The multi-platinum producer and rapper Anatii aka The Electronic Bushman was welcomed into the enlightened circle of Courvoisier by South Africa’s most notable fashion and entertainment personalities, David Tlale and Bonang Matheba, yesterday to start a new era of celebratory #CourvoisierMoments.
Words: Nadine Oosthuizen
Photographer: Themba Mokase (Instagram: @themba_mo)
The superstar has been has worked with some of the most distinguished local and international musicians, including DJ Khaled, Erykah Badu, Wizkid, and Tiwa Savage amongst others, producing a number of hit records along the way. That said, Anatii is not only a luminary in the recording studio, but also – (fast facts!) – acts as an Ambassador for the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, awarded Independent Newspaper’s Influencer of the Year 2017 accolade and honoured as one of GQ magazine’s Best Dressed Men 2017.
“For centuries, the legendary enlightened ones such as Thomas Edison and Van Gogh, even Napoleon, celebrated their achievements with Courvoisier. I’m honoured to be invited into the 21st century circle of lumieres with David and Bonang. Here’s to creating more Courvoisier moments!” says Anatii
Photographer: Themba Mokase (Instagram: @themba_mo)
Celebrating their achievements of 2017, David and Bonang, embarked on an exclusive journey to France, where they were transported to the heart of the Belle Époque to discover the unique heritage of Paris and the untold stories, luxurious parties, innovators, style and the glamour of this remarkable era.
Photographer: Themba Mokase (Instagram: @themba_mo)
Bonang, meanwhile, brought her timeless elegance and modern sophistication to the celebration of her 30th birthday party and then also toasted the success of her No.1- selling memoire, From A to B.
Photographer: Themba Mokase (Instagram: @themba_mo)
“I had the pleasure to celebrate memorable moments in 2017 and one of my favourites was the time spent in Jarnac, where I realised once again that good things take time. Time is a luxury, we should make the most of each moment, and the way to do that is finding time to celebrate the big and the small,” says Bonang.
Leading the way in innovation and creativity, award-winning fashion designer, David Tlale in partnership with Courvoisier, showcased a his Spring/Summer collection at Cape Town Fashion Week, followed by an acclaimed show in Lagos, Nigeria. Celebrating the ultimate Courvoisier moment for the designer, David introduced his brand to the Parisian fashion elite when he showed his range at the official residence of the South African Ambassador in Paris.
Photographer: Themba Mokase (Instagram: @themba_mo)
On what’s to come, David commented, “I’m really looking forward to the ‘power collaboration’ between Bonang, Anatii and me, where we bring together fashion, music, and lifestyle. I would love to see amazing projects come out of this enlightened circle, where we inspire each other, embrace and celebrate one another in our own different spaces.”
“It’s about the excellence in the company that we keep and being inspired to be successful and appreciate the finer things in life. That is what Courvoisier moments are made of!”
