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Enyobeni Tavern
news

Enyobeni Tavern: Loose parenting and Amapiano craze blamed

Umlando
Entertainment

Prophet claims Umlando dance was ‘manufactured’ by demons [watch]

Julius Malema
Celeb News

DJ Juju on da decks! Malema’s radio mix scores rave reviews [watch]

Enyobeni Tavern
News

Enyobeni Tavern: Loose parenting and Amapiano craze blamed

Umlando
Entertainment

Prophet claims Umlando dance was ‘manufactured’ by demons [watch]

Julius Malema
Celeb News

DJ Juju on da decks! Malema’s radio mix scores rave reviews [watch]

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!

Sizwe Alakine
Music

Sizwe Alakine seals the deal with Warner Music South Africa [watch]

By Naledi de Wee14-02-2022 18:04

‘I needed to work with a company that could do more for me than I could for myself’: Reason aka Sizwe Alakine celebrates a new record deal!

love
Music

Love songs in every genre! Five essential Valentine’s Day tracks [watch]

By Naledi de Wee11-02-2022 15:31

From John Legend’s chart-topping ‘All of Me’ to Vusi Nova’s heartfelt ‘Ndikuthandile’, here are five songs to celebrate the day of love.

Dingaan Khumalo
Music

Dingaan Khumalo marks music debut with crisp new visuals [watch]

By Naledi de Wee07-02-2022 17:08

To celebrate 25 years in the entertainment industry, Dingaan Khumalo has released the music video for his amapiano track, ‘Gabadiya’.

Maphorisa
Music

‘Lagos link up’: DJ Maphorisa and Wizkid hit the studio [watch]

By Naledi de Wee30-01-2022 10:49

Award-winning musicians DJ Maphorisa and Wizkid met up in Lagos for a hot studio session. Can we expect another banger? Take a look…

Putco Mafani
Celeb News

Putco Mafani on SABC suspension: ‘I thought it was too harsh’ [watch]

By Naledi de Wee27-01-2022 09:38

Umhlobo Wenene’s Putco Mafani says it ‘never occurred’ to him that dancing on a table to an amapiano song would ‘warrant a suspension’.

Global Music Awards Africa
Music

South African artists dominate Global Music Awards Africa nominations

By Naledi de Wee26-01-2022 17:24

Rapper Emtee and amapiano duo Major League DJz have been nominated at the Gobal Music Awards Africa. Take a look at all the local nominees.

Maphorisa
Music

DJ Maphorisa set to light the UK on fire with amapiano [listen]

By Naledi de Wee26-01-2022 11:58

Amapiano star DJ Maphorisa is set to perform in the United Kingdom in March alongside Davido and viral sensation Uncle Waffles.

Big Brother Mzansi
Entertainment

Kamo Mphela steals the show on ‘Big Brother Mzansi’ premiere [watch]

By Naledi de Wee24-01-2022 10:01

Kamo Mphela gave a high-energy performance of her amapiano prayer ‘Nkulunkulu’ on ‘Big Brother Mzansi’. Take a look…

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