Cultural Curator. Writer. DJ. Content Creator.
Explore Lelowhatsgood’s creative journey.
TRAIL-BLAZING CULTURAL CURATOR WHO IS BUILDING A SOLID CAREER IN SOUTH AFRICA’S ADVERTISING AND MEDIA INDUSTRY
Jo’burg based multi-talented creative, Lelowhatsgood, is an innovative creative force bringing disruption in African media & entertainment. Lelowhatsgood (real name Ntsikelelo ‘Lelo’ Meslani) is a young, unapologetically black, queer creative equipped with many skills and talents. He is fast becoming a creative marvel that is redefining South African queer culture.
“I feel like I represent a much-needed voice for people who don’t necessarily want to speak up…”
“Lelowhatsgood x Nike”
Upcoming Shows
Demon’s Kiss
Stream my latest single with Dee Traits on all major platforms!
Bylines
From being Senior Features Editor at Faculty Press and Contributing Editor at 10and5, Lelowhatsgood also has bylines that range from The New York Times, Mail & Guardian, AFROPUNK and more.
Faculty Press Cover - FAKA In Retrospect
“3Sum birthed FAKA,” tweeted Fela Gucci, paying homage to South Africa’s first openly gay pop group. 3Sum’s Koyo Bala, Jeff Moyo and Amstel Maboa walked so the rest of us could run.
The New York Times - Cape Town’s New Masculinity
In the queer capital of South Africa, young men are defining themselves through dress.
Hunger Magazine - LNLY WRLD
A meditation on the "multifaceted, ever-evolving and unique" identity of South Africa's youth.