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The Share Button Network Launch

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The Share Button: launching a new network and community in the media industry   The Share Button is proud to present the launch of its media network, coming to the Bannister Hotel in Braamfontein, Johannesburg on Sunday, 31st of July 2022. The launch aims to be an opportunity for The Share Button’s entire network in the media and entertainment industry to come together and network. “The event will serve as a platform for upcoming artists to showcase their offerings and network with other creatives in the entertainment industry as we build a new industry. Within this community, upcoming artists are given chances to showcase their crafts, and the seasoned veterans are able to guide those aspiring, and form collaborations and/or mentorships with them.” says Karabo Masemola, founder of The Share Button. #OpenUpTheIndustry is a conversation that has been happening within the industry since 2016 and implementing the necessary changes to this found problem has been a challenge. The Share Butt
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Letter from the Founder - Karabo Masemola

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  “ No one who achieves success does so without the help of others.   The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.” – Alfred North Whitehead . I write this letter to not only give more insight on what the platform is about, but also most importantly to show much appreciation to everyone who has contributed to getting The Share Button where it is today. Many young people are doing amazing things, and they need platforms for their work to be seen and recognized. I will not speak for other industries that I am not familiar with, but I do know that the arts industry has so much gatekeeping that happens, leaving people with potential out. This Network was created to be a space in which those with potential for excellence can have their work and themselves showcased, and for them to be celebrated.  The events spaces that we create and are a part of have the sole purposes of showcasing and networking. The Share Button exists to bridge the gap between upcoming and established a
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Upcoming Event: Word War Hip Hop - 02 July 2022

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   Peace, love, and respect to the Hip Hop community. The Share Button  and  Hip Hop on the Grind  are back with another  Word War Hip Hop  event, taking place at the Vinyl Lifestyle Bar on the 2nd of July from 12-7pm. What you can expect is 4 rap battles, a  #khafulaonemustdie  rap session, plus we have only 10 performance slots for the upcoming Hip Hop artist. How to make it onto the line-up? - Arrive early with your 3 songs prepared + 2 of your best verses to sign up - Step on stage with your best verses to battle against your opponent - By winning the battle of the verses, you secure a spot on the line-up NB: The only way to make it onto the lineup is by winning the #khafulaonemustdie battle ‼️ Partners  -  Mohlakanyo ,  SA HipHop 247 ,  Kontraband For more info, contact:  The Share Button  /  Hip Hop on the Grind  or email: sharebuttonceo@gmail.com / hiphoponthegrindza@gmail.com  Post by: Karabo Masemola
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New Partner to the Network - Mohlakanyo

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We would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new partner to the community, Mohlakanyo . We will be joining forces to create more platforms for upcoming artists, and we have already worked together on a few, one of them being Kwaito and Friends . Our next event together will be Word War Hip Hop held on the 2nd of July, working together with Hip Hop on the Grind . A shout out to the Founder and CEO of Mohlakanyo Slabsta , and to more successful ventures, Sir! Be on the lookout for more of the work that we will be doing together within the network. #thesharebutton #mohlakanyo #openuptheindustry #mediaandentertainment #dotnet_photography    Photo:  Dotnet Photography   Post by: Karabo Masemola
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Welcome to The Share Button!

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A very warm welcome to you for entering The Share Button 's networking space. This site exists to share current news, updates, and announcements around those that are a part of the network. The Share Button is a broad network, although currently, our focus is on the arts, media and entertainment industry. Unemployment statistics are at an all-time high, and we are playing our part in contributing to the fight of combatting unemployment and a lack of opportunities. According to the current "South African unemployment statistics, the rate stands at 34.5%" ( Source: Stats Sa ). Socio-economic ills have affected and continue to affect many young people in society, and we are creating different platforms that help afford the people chances at attaining the opportunities that they need to reach a better place in their lives. We celebrate those that live their lives in excellence, and we support those needing a push in the right direction, who aspire to be excellent. This space
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