Glitching The Future - 2025

Glitching the Future is a collaborative project between Bubblegum Club and ZAM Magazine, aiming to disrupt the power dynamics ingrained in digital systems. By amplifying African Futurist and Afrofeminist perspectives, the initiative proposes transformative, ethical alternatives to the technologies currently dominating our lives. At the heart of the project is a dynamic microsite that serves as a living digital repository of artworks, essays, and sonic explorations, inviting creators from Africa and its diaspora to collectively reshape the future of digital culture. This space encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration, critical dialogue, and the development of tools that prioritize community, care, and justice in the age of rapidly evolving technology.

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Bubblegum Club: Lex Trickett (Design Director), Jamal Nxedlana (Creative Producer), Zamani Xolo (Web Developer), ZinhleLi Tshabalala (Project Manager), Mika Chipana (Community Manager), Maro Mmonye (Film Director)
ZAM Magazine: Heidi Sincuba (Editor-in-Chief), Sean Fitzpatrick (Executive Director), Phila Hillie (Project Coordinator & Social Media Manager)
Contributors: Chaos Clay (Sound Designer), So Delicious (Makeup Artist), New Kyd (Performance Artist), Maneo Mohale (Poet), Aluta Null (Creative Consultant), Ayomide Tejuoso (Photographer), Khanya Mashabela (Writer), Amogelang Maledu (Writer), Thulile Gamedze (Writer), Lethabo Motseleng (Writer), Siyasanga Ngqengqeza (Creative Technologist), The Charismatics In The Attic (Sound Designer)

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Ghostland 2022-2024

Ghostland is a digital space that delves into the depths of South Africa’s vibrant sonic heritage, merging music, history, and socio-political narratives. Through DJ sets, curated mixtapes, and interviews, this project transports audiences into an immersive space where traditional South African sounds converge with innovative digital expressions. More than a musical journey, Ghostland serves as a reflection on grief, hope, and the radical possibilities of Black futures. By showcasing dynamic collaborations between South African producers and dancers, it redefines the future of music publishing, celebrating the cultural richness and transformative power of sound.

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Bubblegum Club: Jamal Nxedlana, Lex Trickett, Themba Konela, Lindi Mngxitama, Moipone Tlale, Zamani Xolo

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Soweto riders

Soweto Riders is a 3-part documentary series spotlighting a new generation of Soweto youth inspired by extreme motorsports, BMX culture, spinning, and bike customisation. Rooted in a rich legacy of township innovation, the series explores the rise of ibhayisikili — a uniquely South African bike-riding culture emerging from the streets of Soweto. Through powerful storytelling and intimate visuals, Soweto Riders captures the spirit, style, and community that drive this grassroots movement forward.

Bubblegum X

Bubblegum X was an internship program for emerging African fashion designers, providing them with the opportunity to gain essential global experience. The program was built to nurture and elevate sustainable creative industries on the African continent by giving young designers the resources, networks, and international exposure needed to turn their visions into thriving businesses. By empowering African creatives to take ownership of their artistic and entrepreneurial journeys, Bubblegum X helped amplify Africa’s cultural impact on the global stage, positioning its talent within the international fashion landscape.

Credits

Organisers: Bubblegum Club: Moipone Tlale, Zamani Xolo, Lex Trickett, Themba Konela, Lindi Mngxitama,, Jamal NxedlanaDesigners: Riyaadh Ismail (YAAD), Tebogo Malcolm Mokgope (Refuse Clothing)Mentors: Daily Paper (Amsterdam), Puma (Herzogenaurach)

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BGC Gallery

Bubblegum Gallery was a nonprofit initiative that aimed to reimagine the traditional art gallery model, offering emerging artists a comprehensive platform for creative growth. By providing essential resources such as studio space, production stipends, PR support, and opportunities to showcase and sell their work, the gallery played a pivotal role in supporting artists as they navigated an ever-evolving art market. Through its commitment to equitable creative spaces, Bubblegum Gallery fostered new, collaborative approaches between artists, galleries, and audiences, focusing on accessibility, empowerment, and fluidity within the art ecosystem.

Credits

Bubblegum Club: Jamal Nxedlana, Moipone Tlale, Lex Trickett, Lindi Mngxitama, Themba Konela, Zahra Doola

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