by MAAK 'N PLAN
A conversation that speaks for the upliftment of the youth, serving as an incubator of ideas, insight forecasting the landscape of arts and culture.
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Publishing Since
3/1/2023
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April 16, 2025
<p>Alain was introduced to me as the guy who could turn the wildest ideas into real-life magic. He swears his career path was a coincidence—but the way he’s shaped experiences, festivals, and unforgettable moments feels anything but accidental.</p><p><br /></p><p>From founding Beanstalk (aka the engine behind countless iconic events), to co-piloting Cotton Fest with Riky Rick, Alain’s fingerprints are all over the cultural map. His curiosity is his compass, and somehow, it keeps taking him to the most unexpected and brilliant places.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here’s a little glimpse into the human behind the magic.</p>
March 12, 2025
<p>"A country without documentary films is like a family without a photo album."</p><p><br></p><p>This quote by Patricio Guzmán, the Chilean filmmaker, is one that always resonates with me—especially in conversations with Jack. Jack and I have always shared a deep devotion to South African documentaries and the way they captured the pulse of Mzansi in the ’80s and ’90s.</p><p><br></p><p>That same spirit is a driving force behind Jack’s work. His writing and films offer a window into the vibrant melting pot of Johannesburg, South Africa—woven together with fashion, music, humor, and narrative.</p><p><br></p><p>“The Mayor’s Grandson…”—the title of a documentary I dream of making about my dear friend, Jack Markovitz. It’s a running joke between us, something we talk about every time we see each other.</p><p><br></p><p>But first, here’s an introduction to the human behind the story.</p>
February 19, 2025
<p>The sacrifices our parents make in raising us are often not fully understood until we grow older or become parents ourselves. The way our parents shape our perspectives as children deeply influences how we perceive the world as adults.</p><p>As young people, there is so much we can learn from the older generation. But, equally, older folk have much to gain from the wisdom of the younger.</p><p>Muzi, a man who deeply reveres his father—an entrepreneur—shares his personal journey through entrepreneurship and fatherhood, shedding light on the timeless principles passed down by his dad. Growing up in Soweto, Muzi never could have imagined that selling billboards would become a career. It all began with one simple wall mural.</p>
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