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Kelly Rowland is seen wearing a proudly South African Maxhosa robe whilst in the country.
lifestyle

‘One of us’: Kelly Rowland praised over amapiano dance moves [watch]

Spotify
Music

Six African stars join Spotify’s global RADAR programme [watch]

Major League
Music

Major League DJz gear up for sold-out show at O2 Academy Brixton

Kelly Rowland is seen wearing a proudly South African Maxhosa robe whilst in the country.
Celeb News

‘One of us’: Kelly Rowland praised over amapiano dance moves [watch]

Spotify
Music

Six African stars join Spotify’s global RADAR programme [watch]

Major League
Music

Major League DJz gear up for sold-out show at O2 Academy Brixton

Paul Pogba has annoyed Manchester United fans with his dance moves
Celeb News

Mzansi loves Pogba’s amapiano dance, but fans slam ‘injured’ star [watch]

By Megan van den Heever07-05-2022 12:46

Manchester United football fans are breathing fire over an amapiano dance video posted by Paul Pogba, but Mzansi is loving it!

Blue Mbombo
Celeb News

Millionaire baby daddy? Blue Mbombo replies to claims about child’s father

By Nokuthula Ngcobo04-05-2022 13:48

Blue Mbombo has responded to rumours the father of her newborn daughter is millionaire and Prasa contract-linked businessman Auswell Mashaba.

Victoria Falls Carnival
Celeb News

Event no-show: Local amapiano stars ditch Victoria Falls Carnival gig

By Naledi de Wee02-05-2022 10:22

DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small and Sha Sha were set to open the Victoria Falls Carnival on 29 April but allegedly failed to arrive on the day.

Lady Zamar
Music

‘Find Me Now’: Lady Zamar explores amapiano on new single [listen]

By Naledi de Wee26-04-2022 13:18

Following her three-year hiatus from music, award-winning singer Lady Zamar has released a new single titled ‘Find Me Now’.

New Music Friday
Music

New Music Friday: Kabza De Small returns with hot amapiano EP [listen]

By Naledi de Wee22-04-2022 10:36

Producer and DJ Kabza De Small hits all the right notes with his new four-track EP, ‘Ziwangale’. Take a look at New Music Friday releases.

Spotify
Music

What is on Mzansi’s playlist? Artists dominating Spotify charts [watch]

By Naledi de Wee16-04-2022 11:23

Daliwonga’s amapiano single ‘Abo Mvelo’ and Jack Harlow’s ‘First Class’ are flying high on the local Spotify charts.

New Music Friday
Christian Connect

New Music Friday: Camila Cabello explores her roots on ‘Familia’ [listen]

By Naledi de Wee08-04-2022 10:30

Camila Cabello has released her third studio album, ‘Familia’ featuring Ed Sheeran and more. Take a look at New Music Friday releases here.

Trevor Noah enjoys car racing on his birthday
Lifestyle

Grooving gogo impresses Mzansi with amapiano dance moves [watch]

By Megan van den Heever06-04-2022 20:56

Whose gogo is this? Tweeps – including celebs – have praised an elderly woman’s take on amapiano dance moves…

Coachella
Music

Amapiano takes Coachella: Major League and DBN Gogo to fly SA flag

By Naledi de Wee30-03-2022 11:05

Major League DJz will be performing on two stages at Coachella while DBN Gogo will be rocking the Heineken House beer garden in April.

New Music Friday
Music

New Music Friday: Will Linley packs a punch with his second single [listen]

By Naledi de Wee25-03-2022 09:35

SA singer-songwriter Will Linley has officially released his second single, ‘Wrong Time’. Take a look at more New Music Friday releases.

Focalistic
Celeb News

DiCaprio & Co: Focalistic adds his voice to wildlife conservation

By Naledi de Wee24-03-2022 21:05

Amapiano star Focalistic has joined WildAid as a global ambassador alongside the likes of David Beckham and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Amapiano
Music

Townships to the globe: Amapiano is South Africa’s ‘pumping’ music gift

By AFP24-03-2022 14:32

Amapiano was first heard a decade ago in SA and is now exploding on the international scene with TikTok playing a role in its growth.

Kabza de Small
Celeb News

Kabza de Smack? Amapiano star loses his cool with Botswana fan [watch]

By Nokuthula Ngcobo24-03-2022 13:06

‘Amapiano King’ Kabza de Small has been involved in yet another altercation with a fan…this time during his set in Botswana. Take a look.

New Music Friday
Music

New Music Friday: Elaine steps into the spotlight with ‘Shine’ [listen]

By Naledi de Wee18-03-2022 10:42

South African-born singer Elaine explores love on her first single of the year, ‘Shine’. Take a look at more New Music Friday releases.

Major League DJz
Music

Amapiano to the world! Major League DJz sign with Atlantic Records

By Naledi de Wee16-03-2022 13:31

Major League DJz are the first amapiano artists to sign with American-based record label Atlantic Records.

Uncle Waffles sells out venue in UK
Music

‘Full of love’: Uncle Waffles wows London crowd at sold-out venue [watch]

By Nokuthula Ngcobo09-03-2022 11:31

‘I pity those hating on Uncle Waffles. Sis keeps on reaching new heights every day, said a tweep about Uncle Waffles flying the SA flag high.

Mr JazziQ
Music

Mr JazziQ hints at amapiano collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign [listen]

By Naledi de Wee04-03-2022 11:15

Local producer Mr JazziQ is set to feature Grammy-nominated R&B star Ty Dolla $ign on his upcoming amapiano album.

New Music Friday
Music

New Music Friday: Somi celebrates Miriam Makeba on new release [listen]

By Naledi de Wee04-03-2022 09:37

Singer-songwriter Somi has released her album ‘Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba’. Take a look at more New Music Friday releases…

DBN Gogo and Focalistic in Paris
Celeb News

‘From Paris with love’: DBN Gogo, Focalistic smooch it up in City of Love

By Nokuthula Ngcobo03-03-2022 14:41

DBN Gogo and Focalistic are Mzansi’s new favourite couple and they are painting the streets of Paris red on their romantic baecation.

Kabza De Small crosses over to maskandi
Celeb News

‘IKabza Elisha’? Kabza De Small stirs maskandi vibes with ‘new look’

By Nokuthula Ngcobo01-03-2022 15:44

Kabza De Small’s recent photos have had many asking the ‘Amapiano King’ if he is crossing over to maskandi. Here’s what he has to say…

Gugu
Celeb News

Gugu Bikani: Who is Orlando Pirates star Nkanyiso Zungu’s lucky lady?

By Alicia Naidoo22-02-2022 09:33

Orlando Pirates midfielder Nkanyiso Zungu proposed to Gugu Bikani on Valentine’s Day. Here’s what we know about the amapiano star.

Samas
Music

History! Samas celebrate record number of entries for 2022

By Naledi de Wee21-02-2022 18:32

The Samas have received over 1 300 entries for the 28th annual awards. The nominees are set to be announced in April.

Busta 929
Celeb News

‘Amapiano R Kelly?’ Busta 929 slammed for allegedly dating minor [photos]

By Naledi de Wee21-02-2022 12:24

News of SA producer Busta 929 allegedly dating a minor — who tweeps claim is only 15 — has been labelled ‘sickening’.

New Music Friday
Music

New Music Friday: Skwatta Kamp returns with bold new single [listen]

By Naledi de Wee18-02-2022 11:48

Hip-hop heavyweights Skwatta Kamp have released their first single in more than a decade! Take a look at more New Music Friday releases…

DBN Gogo
Celeb News

Amapiano love! DBN Gogo confirms dating Focalistic in V-day video

By Naledi de Wee16-02-2022 20:15

YES, they are! DBN Gogo gushed over her lavish Valentine’s Day gifts before revealing they were from her ‘boyfriend’ Focalistic!

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