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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]

Amapiano
Entertainment

New to amapiano? Here’s seven essential tracks you need to hear right now!

By Naledi de Wee03-07-2021 11:00

Amapiano has grown to become one of South Africa’s biggest genres. As it grows one simply can’t keep up, so here’s a quick catch-up.

DJ Stokie
Entertainment

Amapiano pioneer: DJ Stokie is Soweto’s Superman in new doccie [watch]

By Naledi de Wee02-07-2021 19:22

If you’re in the know about all things amapiano, DJ Stokie would be on your list of pioneers. Stokie’s new documentary is a must-watch.

Sicelo Buthelezi
Entertainment

‘Gomora’ to ‘Ben 10’: Actor Sicelo Buthelezi teases solo amapiano single

By Naledi de Wee01-07-2021 17:01

When he’s not on our small screens as Teddy, he is dropping some verses in the studio. Sicelo Buthelezi is gearing up for the release of his first solo amapiano single, ‘Ben 10’.

Cassper Nyovest Sweet & Short 2.0
Entertainment

Cassper keeps it Sweet & Short with all-star amapiano album [watch]

By Naledi de Wee01-07-2021 14:30

Cassper Nyovest dropped his sixth studio album, ‘Sweet & Short 2.0’, on Wednesday 30 June with an all-star amapiano line-up.

Shock footage: DJ BUSTED for p
Celeb News

Shock footage: DJ BUSTED for partying it up for days with underage girls

By Thabo Baloyi17-06-2021 18:21

Girls, some alleged to be as young as 14, are said to have spent five days with Busta 929, after meeting him at one of his gigs

Nandi Madida ‘dead serious’ ab
Celeb News

Nandi Madida ‘dead serious’ about booking Amapiano dancing Spider-Man [video]

By Erene Roux07-05-2021 14:45

Nandi Madida wants to book the Amapiano dancing ‘Peter Parker’ that went viral in South Africa earlier in May.

Watch: SA groove queen’s moves
Entertainment

Watch: SA groove queen’s moves at Black Coffee gig in Texas go viral

By Alicia Naidoo06-05-2021 18:00

Houston, we’ve got a groove queen: Mbali Thusi got down on the dancefloor with the #SavanahChallenge and Uncle Vinny moves to make Black Coffee ‘feel at home’ in Texas.

Who’s your uncle? Meet the 19-
Entertainment

Who’s your uncle? Meet the 19-year-old behind the #UncleVinnyChallenge

By Alicia Naidoo04-05-2021 12:10

Everything you need to know about the trending #UncleVinnieChallenge and the young amapiano sensation driving it.

Men in towels dance to Amapian
Entertainment

Men in towels dance to Amapiano in the streets of Washington [video]

By Erene Roux28-04-2021 14:33

A group of three men wearing towels danced to Amapiano in the streets of Washington DC and quickly went viral in SA.

For the love of amapiano: Ushe
Celeb News

For the love of amapiano: Usher grooves to Kabza De Small hit [watch]

By Alicia Naidoo30-03-2021 18:09

Usher busted out some amapiano moves as he danced to Kabza De Small’s ‘Sponono’ hit song on his Instagram account.

#RIPGeeSixFive: ‘Obani Lababan
News

#RIPGeeSixFive: ‘Obani Lababantu’ hitmaker dies at age 65

By Thabo Baloyi09-12-2020 08:08

Gee Six Five became a viral sensation and inspiration with the release of her amapiano song ‘Obani Labantu’

Joji
Entertainment

#WeekendPlaylist: Pouncing cat to Tyler ICU will put spring in your step

By Naledi de Wee02-10-2020 21:40

Hot hits and soothing tunes to keep you warm this weekend.

Shasha amapiano BET Africa
Entertainment

Women’s Day: Shasha super excited for BET Africa show on Monday

By Reitumetse Moruri06-08-2020 10:23

Amapiano singer and star Charmaine Mapimbiro – AKA Shasha – will celebrate Women’s Day with a BET Africa show.

dua lipa
Entertainment

#WeekendPlaylist: From Semi Tee to Dua Lipa to set your music mood

By Naledi de Wee31-07-2020 21:57

Every sound suited to your taste and mood…here’s our playlist pick to spice up your weekend listening.

Chika
Entertainment

Rhythm and flow ignited: Here’s what we’re listening to this weekend

By Naledi de Wee24-07-2020 22:57

Our weekend playlist is set to get you bumping to these feisty beats, charge your speakers because this one is heat!

Amapiano vocalist Sha Sha’s jo
Entertainment

Amapiano vocalist Sha Sha’s journey to win BET Award

By Naledi Chuwe01-07-2020 11:04

After years of paying her musical dues in Zimbabwe and South Africa, it’s time for Sha Sha to shine as Best New International Act.

Kabza de Small
Entertainment

Our own Amapiano king Kabza De Small breaks records

By Naledi de Wee30-06-2020 13:58

Musician Kabza de Small does it again with his new release and South Africa just can’t get enough of its 27 tracks.

MFR Souls
Entertainment

Amapiano crash course: Past, present and future of this SA music craze

By Naledi de Wee01-06-2020 19:59

Amapiano has been making serious waves across the South African music scene. Here’s the lowdown on the genre.

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