Welcome to our My Joburg Series: The City Through The Eyes Of A Local. Here, we ask Joburg locals – the well-known and the inspiring – to tell us what they love about our beloved city, Johannesburg. They will tell us their favourite spots for shopping and coffee, where they like to go for date night, and what they love most about the city. Keep an eye out on this page to see who we will be interviewing next.
My Joburg: J’Something
South African musician, Joao da Fonseca, better known by his stage name J’Something, has made a lasting impact in both the music and food industries. He began his musical career as a soulful vocalist and guitarist before becoming well-known with the upbeat band, Mi Casa. Their first album, “Micasa Music,” became an immediate gold standard and garnered multiple accolades, solidifying their position in the music industry.
Beyond his music, J’something has opened the restaurant “Something’s Cooking by J” and hosts the cooking programme “MyKitchen,” which reflects his commitment to quality. He creates a legacy that successfully combines food and music with inspiring melodies and flavours.
My Joburg: Danny K
Danny K is a South African singer, songwriter, producer, author, entrepreneur, and actor. He is an entrepreneur with multiple companies under his name, including J23 Entertainment, Masterpiece Capital, ROCKA Headphones, and KD Foods RSA. He is also the founder of SHOUT, a South African charity dedicated to combating crime.
Danny has won four SAMAs (South African Music Awards) and received numerous nominations. He has won the South African STYLE Award, the YOU magazine Award for Best South African Musician, two consecutive Kids Choice Awards, and two consecutive Crystal Awards (People’s Choice Awards).
