Vogue Nights Jozi celebrates 5 years with a Winter Ball!Vogue Nights Jozi reached an impressive milestone this past weekend, and they celebrated with an epic winter ball.
by Luh Tsele
06-07-2023 15:33
in Art and Artists
Vogue Nights Jozi Winter Ball. Image via Instagram: @lelowhatsgood
When FX's POSE first aired in 2018, I was one of the people that were clueless about the vogue culture. I knew that Madonna had a song called Vogue, but I never really took it upon myself to investigate the meaning behind that record. I appreciate POSE so much because it introduced me to the outrageous and beautiful world of balls.
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5 years of Vogue balls That's why I'm thrilled to see Vogue culture thriving in Johannesburg. There aren't a lot of safe spaces for LGBTIQ individuals, so to have this culturally impactful initiative still going strong five years into the game is dazzling. Vogue Nights Jozi hosted its Winter Ball this past weekend, and it was fierce!
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We did it again. Thank you, guys for making it to 5 years with me & @vnj_ball. There are no words. Thank you to the amazing team who have become family and everyone else who has helped us build this community - from brands, industry & entertainment friends, to every single person who has pulled up. Let's rock for another 5. Inshallah. Merci, L wrote founder @lelowhatsgood on Instagram
VNJ Winter Ball. Image via Instagram: @vnj_ball A safe space for queer individuals From the first ball, Vogue Nights Jozi has always maintained its vision of empowering queer DJs, artists, and performers. The DJ lineup included Pride Dj, Lotion, and Nkly x Pona. Those brave enough to make their play for a trophy competed in the following categories: face, runway, afro dance, performance, and sex siren.
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The culture of BALL & DOLLS. @vnj_ball year 5 Winter Ball. It was a BALL wrote award-winning LGBTIQ activist, entrepreneur, and make-up artist @tumipowerhouse
VNJ never disappoints It is worth mentioning that the Winter Ball gave the people what they wanted and more. The proof is in all the adoration. Here is what the people had to say about their experience at Vogue Nights.
It was my first time attending and I was not disappointed!!! So much fun, thank you. Wrote @maqhawemabona
It was EPIC, said @_paul_williamz
Ate down as usual commented @kemisowessie
Vogue Nights Jozi trophy. Image via Instagram: @lelowhatsgood ALSO READ: Proof Lyle Foster will always be an Orlando Pirates fan
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Let's vogue more in the future Vogue culture is growing in South Africa, and it's all thanks to Vogue Nights Jozi. And with how things are currently going, this feels like just the beginning of something that will continue to be a part of South African queer culture for years. The category is longevity my darling!
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Vogue Nights Jozi celebrates 5 years with a Winter Ball!Vogue Nights Jozi reached an impressive milestone this past weekend, and they celebrated with an epic winter ball.
