Keywords:  South African comics, youth creativity, University of the Streets, The Academy, Johannesburg art, Webtoon South Africa, teen success stories Salem Valuala (18), The Creator of Shock-Wing In 2023, The Academy: University of the Streets hosted open auditions at  Barnato Park High School  to discover new actors for a school-based drama project. Among the many faces who showed up that day was Salem Valuala — a quiet, curious student with undeniable presence. Salem was

Introduction: A Global Afrobeats Force Meet Joy Color —a rising Afrobeats star born of Liberian and Ghanaian roots. With her bold soundwaves spanning Africa, Europe, the UK, and beyond, she is now an exclusive artist on The Academy UTS —where fans worldwide can stream and buy her music. This platform unlocks a vibrant cultural fusion that transcends borders. Heritage & Identity: Liberian and Ghanaian Joy Color’s dual heritage is an intrinsic part of her artistry. As a Liberia