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Amapiano
culture

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

Global Music Awards Africa
Music

South African artists dominate Global Music Awards Africa nominations

Big Brother Mzansi
Entertainment

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

Amapiano
Music

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

Global Music Awards Africa
Music

South African artists dominate Global Music Awards Africa nominations

Big Brother Mzansi
Entertainment

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

Afro Nation
Music

Mzansi takes Portugal! Amapiano stars set to perform at Afro Nation

By Naledi de Wee23-01-2022 11:35

DJ Maphorisa, Uncle Waffles, Focalistic and several other amapiano stars are set to perform at Afro Nation Portugal in July.

Nota Baloyi challenges Cassper to rap battle
Celeb News

‘Winner takes all’: Nota Baloyi challenges Cassper to R250k rap battle

By Megan van den Heever14-01-2022 07:37

‘I’ll box you intellectually, to prove your ineptitude!’: Nota Baloyi said of his rap battle challenge to Cassper Nyovest…

Cassper
Celeb News

‘Focus on Kamo’s box’: Nota throws water on Cassper’s boxing invite

By Naledi de Wee13-01-2022 10:19

‘Anga is going to box you on my behalf’: Nota Baloyi says he won’t take Cassper on in a boxing match because he ‘doesn’t fight’.

Cassper
Celeb News

‘Bullsh*t & lies’: Cassper on claims he ‘shares’ women with Andile Mpisane

By Alicia Naidoo13-01-2022 09:22

After MacG claimed Cassper Noyvest shares his ‘baby mama’ with Andile Mpisane the rapper fired back in a series of tweets.

Tweeps react to Andile Mpisane and Cassper rumours
Celeb News

‘Mash and gravy’: Tweeps react to Andile Mpisane and Cassper rumours

By Megan van den Heever11-01-2022 10:27

Keeping their McLarens in the family? Tweeps have reacted to wild rumours surrounding Andile Mpisane and Cassper Nyovest…

MacG alleges Cassper and Andile Mpisane are sharing partners
Celeb News

MacG: Cassper and Andile Mpisane are ‘smashing’ same women [watch]

By Megan van den Heever11-01-2022 09:27

Sharing is caring? MacG claims Cassper Nyovest and Andile Mpisane have more than a McLaren GTA in common…

Kamo Mphela slaps a fan during her concert
Celeb News

Ouch! Kamo Mphela slaps fan during her concert [watch]

By Megan van den Heever20-12-2021 09:45

Askies! Kamo Mphela delivered a stinging clapback – literally – to one forward fan who groped her during her performance…

Sithelo
Celeb News

‘He likes them old’: Is Andile Mpisane cheating on Sithelo AGAIN?

By Alicia Naidoo07-12-2021 18:45

After Sithelo Shozi was sent a warning on Instagram, Andile Mpisane may have found himself in the middle of a cheating scandal again.

Slik Talk
Celeb News

‘Disrespectful!’ Mzansi slams Slik Talk for body-shaming Kamo Mphela

By Naledi de Wee23-11-2021 16:37

‘You can criticise our talent as artists but don’t come with body shaming’: YouTuber Slik Talk has been slammed for body shaming Kamo Mphema.

Andile
Celeb News

‘Life is rigged’: Andile Mpisane gifts his ‘baby mama’ a new ride [watch]

By Alicia Naidoo23-11-2021 14:53

Tweeps on Andile Mpisane’s gift to Sithelo Shozi: ‘She picked the bag correctly. You give a 20 year old two kids and boom.’

amapiano
Music

‘Worth every penny’: Amapiano acts can charge up to R200k for a gig

By Naledi de Wee20-11-2021 11:30

Amapiano has taken the world by storm with some acts reportedly charging R200 000 for a gig. A promotor says the artists are ‘worth every penny’.

Uncle Waffles boasts a ton of celebrity friends
Celeb News

Uncle Waffles celeb fan club: Cassper & Co just can’t get enough of new star

By Megan van den Heever29-10-2021 14:15

Uncle Waffles has found overnight success and a ton of celebrity friends. Take a look at these star ‘stans’ of Mzansi’s new female DJ sensation.

Kamo Mphela
Celeb News

‘R35k just to dance like she’s on fast-forward?’ Tweeps drag Kamo Mphela

By Alicia Naidoo26-10-2021 19:38

Mzansi loved Kamo Mphela’s performance at the SA Amapiano Music Awards…but dragged her on Twitter after finding out what she charges for her gigs.

amapiano awards
Music

Soulful songstress Boohle wins big at inaugural Amapiano Awards [photos]

By Naledi de Wee25-10-2021 13:35

Boohle took home the Best Female Vocalist and Best Newcomer awards at the inaugural Amapiano Awards. See the full list of winners here.

Spotted: Andile Mpisane and Ka
Celeb News

Spotted: Andile Mpisane and Kamo Mphela…AGAIN [photos]

By Alicia Naidoo19-10-2021 08:42

After rumours of the pair secretly dating, Royal AM chairperson Andile Mpisane and dancer Kamo Mphela have been spotted together… again.

amapiano awards
Entertainment

Amapiano awards founder DJ Qness shrugs off financial crisis claims

By Naledi de Wee11-10-2021 10:22

Sources claim that Amapiano awards founder DJ Qness Ndlovu is facing a financial crisis but the 38-year-old producer has shrugged off the claims.

Kamo Mphela
Entertainment

Kamo Mphela’s amapiano prayer ‘Nkulunkulu’ goes platinum [watch]

By Naledi de Wee22-09-2021 11:36

Lively dance star Kamo Mphela has risen to the top of the amapiano genre and celebrates her hit single ‘Nkulunkulu’ reaching platinum status.

Lady-Du-Babes-Wodumo
Celeb News

Lady Du defends Babes following jokes about her teeth…or lack thereof

By Marilynn Manuel09-09-2021 17:54

Lady Du has come to the rescue of fellow musician Babes Wodumo who has been trending for a number of reasons this week…

Babes Wodumo
Celeb News

Toothless wonder: Where are Babes Wodumo’s front teeth? [watch]

By Alicia Naidoo09-09-2021 16:29

No pearly whites? The video in which Babes Wodumo responded to the Kamo Mphela comparison, left tweeps wondering whether the Gqom Queen has lost her teeth…

Babes
Celeb News

‘Relaxani’: Babes Wodumo replies to clip of petrol station freak-out [watch]

By Marilynn Manuel09-09-2021 10:49

Babes Wodumo has come out in defence of a viral clip showing her screaming for help while being apprehended by police at a petrol station. But tweeps are not buying it…

Kamo Mphela weighs in on rumou
Celeb News

Kamo Mphela weighs in on rumours Drake is crushing on her [watch]

By Alicia Naidoo07-09-2021 16:51

Is Drake crushing on Kamo Mphela? While Cassper Nyovest thinks so, the dancer says she will have to ‘check’ with the singer himself!

‘A man ruined it for her’: Twe
Celeb News

‘A man ruined it for her’: Tweeps compare Babes Wodumo to Kamo Mphela

By Alicia Naidoo06-09-2021 16:24

Tweeps think that Babes Wodumo could have been as successful as Kamo Mphela if it weren’t for her husband, Mampintsha.

Killer Kau
Entertainment

RIP: Inside Killer Kau and Mpura’s bright careers [watch]

By Naledi de Wee11-08-2021 16:14

Killer Kau and Mpura were at the peak of their careers when they passed away at the weekend. Here is a look at some of their music career highlights.

Apple Music
Entertainment

Apple Music celebrates visionary women in new original campaign

By Naledi de Wee04-08-2021 14:58

These phenomenal women have teamed up with Apple Music to share their idea of a visionary woman. Here’s what they have to say.

Banaba'Des
Entertainment

Women in amapiano: Meet the dynamic duo Banaba’Des

By Naledi de Wee20-07-2021 21:31

You might know Banaba’Des from their viral hit ‘Phone Yam’. These two fiery females are ready to take over the music scene one song at a time.

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