Gary Hartley 7/7/25 Gary Hartley 7/7/25

“Now I’m fearless - there isn’t a creative room I don’t feel I don’t belong in.”- S’BO GYRE

S’bonakaliso “S’BO GYRE” Nene was born (29/01/1995) in Empangeni, KZN but moved to Johannesburg at the age of 6. The years spent in the bustling metropolis brew a self- assurance is one of South Africa’s handful of openly queer entertainers who has gone on to be best known for their world class live performances as a standout pop-rapper in Africa.

Gary Hartley 2/9/23 Gary Hartley 2/9/23

“Work that has changed my life is work that makes me feel possible. I think I want someone to pick up my work and feel like they’re possible, too.” - Maneo Mohale

Gary Hartley 9/7/22 Gary Hartley 9/7/22

“Intersectionality is so important. Queerness is inherent in all of nature and should be visible in conversations around the environment and the climate crisis.” - Luke Rudman.

Luke Rudman is a South African multi-disciplinary artist and environmental activist who explores intersectional environmentalism through a queer lens.

Gary Hartley 4/20/22 Gary Hartley 4/20/22

“…all I know for sure is that I want to leave the world a better place than I found it. More love, more patience, more empathy, and more opportunity for my people.”- Courtnaé Paul

Award-winning internationally recognised choreographer and DJ Courtnaé Paul is an entertainment powerhouse who encompasses all things music, culture and dance. She chats to Gary Hartley about her life and career in this exclusive interview.