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Here's What South Africa's Hip-Hop Scene Flexed at Joburg's Castle Lite Unlocks

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Location: Johannesburg

Season: SS19

Key Looks: Spot Zaid Osman from Grade Africa, South Africa's premier selector of the best streetwear labels coming out of the country and the continent, while Cape Town's Rowlene works it in velvet, Moozlie dons the Nike Zoom x Vista Grind sneakers with Gucci Ghost knee-highs, and DJ Speedsta gives a masterclass in utilitarian breeziness.

Editor’s Notes: Longtime Highsnobiety collaborator Imraan Christian snaps some of the key looks on display from Joburg's hip hop heads during Castle Lite Unlocks, the huge two-day festival dedicated to all things rap in SA's biggest city.

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