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Growing up with a famous soccer legend as a father didn’t affect Maps one bit. In fact, the young Maps didn’t even realise what his dad even did until he was about seven or so and was watching soccer on TV. He just thought his dad was really popular and had a lot of friends, and that was why people asked to have photos with him all the time. His parents made sure that both Maps and his brother grew up as normally as possible and didn’t get carried away by the fame and playing club soccer and hanging with friends near their home in Protea North in Soweto are some of his best childhood memories. Extremely close with both his parents and his only sibling, Maps lists his brother as one of his biggest role models. His brother carved his own way and for a number of years was…

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi, commonly known as Lady Nam is a local and international actress as well as an MC, Radio and TV presenter who has risen to fame both internationally and locally and not only summited fame, but also starting and running her own business. A lady of many talents – we were lucky to catch up with Lady Nam… Tell us about your trip to New York that launched your career? I grew up and found myself in New York City. I found my voice, my core value and survival strength. When they say if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere—is true to every element. The city is tough. No BS attitude, you have to keep up or you will get swallowed and crash. Being at The Stand Comedy Club was exciting, I was surrounded by Comedy greats who themselves shared their stories of journey and…