Photo by Andiswa Mkosi.
Andy Mkosi’s Photo Essay ‘Mid-Groove’ Documents Joburg’s Party Scene
Get inside Joburg's party scene through Andiswa Mkosi's stunning images of Joburg party goers and performers mid-groove.
South Africa is currently on level two of its lockdown enforced to combat the spread of Covid-19. During level two, all "economic activity" is allowed, but partying and clubbing are still out of the picture as gatherings of more than 50 people are still understandably prohibited.
South African multimedia storyteller Andy Mkosi's photo essay Mid-Groove consists of monochrome images she made in 2019 of Joburg's party scene before the pandemic hit. South Africans "groove" hard, and the photo essay shows people in all stages of groove and captures artists on stage and deejays in their booths.
<p>"<em>Mid-Groove</em> aims to document cultural spaces where South African meet to have fun and party. When attending events or club scenes, my mission is to find quiet moments in those busy spaces," says Mkosi. </p><p><div class="preroll-video"></div><ora-player></ora-player></p><blockquote>"These are images made at events and club spaces in Johannesburg. They largely focus on the music and party scene of the city. The images were made with consideration of women and the LGBTQI community and how they are represented. They tell of the characters who are there to enjoy the music and the energy at the spaces. And purely presents beautiful moments mid-mgroovo."</blockquote><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption..." spellcheck="false">Treyvone Moo, founder of Le Grande Ball, getting ready to walk the ramp during "The Festish Ball" at the Tennis Club. Held a day before Johannesburg Pride, the event is an important date in the LGBTQIA+ community of South Africa and provides a critical space for the community. </small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">Photo by Andy Mkosi. </small></p><p><br></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption..." spellcheck="false">Humphrey Ndebele, Khotso Rams,Tsepo Kgathlane and Debbie Molefe pose together during "The Fetish Ball". </small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">Photo by Andy Mkosi. </small></p><p><br></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption..." spellcheck="false">Model/artist Ponahalo "Pona" Mojapelo dancing at a Surreal Electronica event at Kitcheners. </small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">Photo by Andy Mkosi. </small></p><p><br></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption..." spellcheck="false">A party goer standing in the middle of the dance floor at Tennis Club. The event hosted on the night was a collaboration between the establishment Tennis Club and event organising company KOP JHB.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">Photo by Andy Mkosi. </small></p><p><div class="dfp_atf-slot" data-not-loaded="true"></div><script type="text/javascript">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption..." spellcheck="false">Feet of party goers on the dance floor at Kitcheners during Surreal Electronica, an event curated by musician Jackie Queens. Surreal Electronica celebrates deep house musicians and deejays particularly those who identify within the queer spectrum and as womxn.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">Photo by Andy Mkosi. </small></p><p><br></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption..." spellcheck="false">Groovers on the dance floor at The Third Place in Newtown. On the night KOP was hosting their last event for 2019. The night had two stages, live graffiti art, games and heavy entertainment. </small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">Photo by Andy Mkosi. </small></p><p><br></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption..." spellcheck="false">A couple stands in the centre of the dance floor dancing to tunes at The Third Place in Newtown. </small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">Photo by Andy Mkosi. </small></p><p><br></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption..." spellcheck="false">A groover enjoying a moment of music in the corner of the club at The Third Place. </small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">Photo by Andy Mkosi. </small></p><p><br></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Rolling a joint mid-groove at The Third Place in Newtown.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">Photo by Andy Mkosi.</small></p><p><br></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption..." spellcheck="false">Groovers share a bunt and conversations mid-groove at The Third Place in Newtown. </small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">Photo by Andy Mkosi.</small></p><p><br></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">A couple enjoys music at Surreal Electronica.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">Photo by Andy Mkosi.</small></p><p><br></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Crowd of groovers on the dancefloor at The Third Place in Newtown. </small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">Photo by Andy Mkosi.</small></p>
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