It was toward the end of the semester when I learned that one of my students was in the hospital. Another student came up to me. Student 1: “Hey Dr. G, I talked to [student’s name]. They wanted me to let you know they’re going to get their assignments in.” Me: “Please let them know if they submit anything, they’re getting an F.” Student 1: “Huh?” Me: “I want them better. I am concerned about their health. I will be reaching out to them today to let them know the same.” This student was hospitali

Everyone sees the films and magazine covers. But we see the hustle behind the lens, we see Ntokozo’s DIY skateboard rig to get that shot, and Renaè and Anastatia’s last R17 that nearly shut down their big ideas, but they kept pushing. In Episode 4 of The I Grew It Show with Absa, @Alphi_Sipho links up with @umphakathi_artists and the duo behind @iqhawemagazine (Renaè Mangena and Anastatia Nkhuna) to talk real stories, raw creativity, and building something that matters. Real ones know, that this