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Master KG & Nomcebo
culture

Master KG distances himself from Nomcebo, Open Mic court battle

Streaming not benefiting SA artists.
Music

Why streaming platforms offer very limited future for SA artists

Dami Oniru Spotify African artist
Music

Dami Oniru: Meet Spotify’s Fresh Finds Africa November artist

Master KG & Nomcebo
Music

Master KG distances himself from Nomcebo, Open Mic court battle

Streaming not benefiting SA artists.
Music

Why streaming platforms offer very limited future for SA artists

Dami Oniru Spotify African artist
Music

Dami Oniru: Meet Spotify’s Fresh Finds Africa November artist

SA's own Mpoomy Ledwaba and Coconut Kelz get Spotify funding
Lifestyle

SA’s own Mpoomy Ledwaba and Coconut Kelz to get Spotify funding

By Simnikiwe Hlatshaneni27-10-2022 07:47

SA podcast creators Mpoomy Ledwaba and Coconut Kelz are among four SA beneficiaries of a new Spotify fund.

Elaine
Music

‘One album wonder’: Tweeps blast Elaine’s amapiano collaboration

By Naledi de Wee17-10-2022 09:54

Tweeps are not impressed with Elaine and Focalistic’s upcoming amapiano single, ‘Botshego’. Have a listen here…

Drake
Celeb News

Barcelona to celebrate Drake with shirt logo in Clasico v Real Madrid

By Garrin Lambley16-10-2022 14:32

Barcelona will celebrate Canadian rapper Drake with a logo on the front of their shirts in the Clasico against Real Madrid on Sunday.

Barcelona
Celeb News

Barcelona to wear kit with Drake’s OVO logo against Real Madrid

By Nokuthula Ngcobo14-10-2022 10:00

‘If we lose it will be Certified Loser Boy’: While some fans are excited about the Barca kit, others are worried about the ‘Drake Curse’.

Kim Kardashian podcast
Celeb News

Kim Kardashian launches murder justice podcast on Spotify

By Simnikiwe Hlatshaneni04-10-2022 19:30

Kim Kardashian has entered into the podcast space with a series on Spotify which focuses on murder convict, Kevin Keith.

Spotify podcasts
Culture

Spotify podcasts you should be listening to right now

By Lwandlekazi Gwiji03-10-2022 15:30

Spotify podcasts have taken the world by storm, especially since 2020 when we were locked up in our homes.

Sampa The Great
Music

Rapper Sampa The Great flies high as Spotify’s EQUAL artist

By Naledi de Wee11-09-2022 17:38

Zambian-born rapper and songwriter Sampa The Great has been selected as Spotify’s EQUAL Africa for September.

Kim Kardashian
Celeb News

‘The System’: Three things to know about Kim K’s podcast

By Alicia Naidoo07-09-2022 18:42

Kim Kardashian revealed new details about her true crime podcast titled ‘The System’ which will be launched on Spotify.

Meghan
Celeb News

Meghan Markle: Source says there WAS a fire, but a small one

By Megan van den Heever30-08-2022 13:53

A royal source – reportedly part of security personnel – has partially back up Meghan Markle’s claims that there was a fire in Cape Town.

Meghan
Celeb News

Meghan Markle’s CT ‘fire scare’: Why SA tweeps feel ‘insulted’…

By Megan van den Heever24-08-2022 12:13

‘Shockingly arrogant’: Tweeps, particularly South Africans – are annoyed at Meghan Markle’s version of events during her Cape Town stay.

Meghan
Celeb News

‘Shameless, pathetic’: Piers slams Meghan’s Cape Town fire claims

By Megan van den Heever23-08-2022 22:03

‘He wasn’t even in the room’: Piers Morgan quipped after Meghan Markle claims son Archie’s room caught on fire during their 2019 SA trip.

Ed Sheeran
Music

100 million club: Ed Sheeran celebrates major Spotify record [watch]

By Naledi de Wee28-07-2022 12:00

Ed Sheeran has added another achievement to his long list of Spotify records. The singer has officially reached 100m followers!

Kabza De Small
Music

‘King of Amapiano’: Kabza De Small honoured with Times Square billboard

By Naledi de Wee18-06-2022 18:31

In celebration of his new album, ‘King Of Amapiano II Part 1’, Spotify honoured Kabza De Small with a billboard in New York! Take a look…

Spotify
Music

Master KG and Nkosazana Daughter fly high with Sofa Silahlane [listen]

By Naledi de Wee10-06-2022 18:44

Wanitwa Mos, Master KG, Nkosazana Daughter and Lowsheen have dominated the Spotify charts with their heartfelt single ‘Sofa Silahlane’.

Spotify target
Entertainment

Spotify targets a billion users by 2030

By Agence France-Presse09-06-2022 09:50

Co-founder and CEO of Spotify Daniel Ek, said in an investor day event in New York, that the ambitious goal is to reach billion users by 2030

GoodLuck
Music

GoodLuck and Ice Prince count down to summer in hot single ‘June’ [listen]

By Naledi de Wee01-06-2022 12:51

‘Everyone knows the best holidays are in the sun’: SA electronic group GoodLuck and Nigerian rapper Ice Prince bring he heat on new single.

The Meister
Music

The Meister, Louie Van Wolf and CeeFuu celebrate love in ‘Ngifuna Wena’

By Naledi de Wee24-05-2022 20:23

Local producers The Meister, Louie Van Wolf and singer CeeFee are tackling all things love on their new single ‘Ngifuna Wena’. Have a listen.

Spotify
Music

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

By Naledi de Wee10-05-2022 13:34

DBN Gogo, Ayra Starr and more: Spotify has selected six African musicians as part of their global RADAR programme.

Zuchu
Music

Tanzania’s Zuchu named Spotify’s Africa EQUAL ambassador [watch]

By Naledi de Wee08-05-2022 09:50

Zuchu, the daughter of legendary Tanzanian musician Khadija Kopa, has been selected as Spotify’s Africa EQUAL ambassador for May.

Kofee Bean
Music

Kofee Bean shines bright as Spotify’s Fresh Finds Africa artist

By Naledi de Wee30-04-2022 10:51

Ghanaian singer-songwriter Kofee Bean says she feels honoured to have been named Spotify’s second-ever Fresh Finds Africa artists.

The Sound of Freedom playlist is dedicated to the iconic tracks South Africans have come to know and love
Entertainment

New Spotify doccie honours 28 years of freedom in South Africa

By Erene Roux29-04-2022 11:51

Spotify has released two new playlists and a documentary highlighting the deeply significant history of Kwaito and Amapiano.

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.

Harry Styles
Music

‘As It Was’: Harry Styles tops Billboard 200, smashes streaming records

By Naledi de Wee14-04-2022 11:21

Harry Styles has achieved his first-ever Billboard number one hit for his single ‘As It Was’ from his upcoming album, ‘Harry’s Home’.

DATA PRIVACY: How to stop Spotify from sharing your data
Lifestyle

DATA PRIVACY: How to stop Spotify from sharing your data

By Mariette van Niekerk09-04-2022 11:12

Data privacy is more important than ever. But, do you know how to keep your personal data safe on streaming platforms like Spotify?

Harry Styles
Music

Harry Styles releases ‘As It Was’ music video ahead of new album [watch]

By Naledi de Wee02-04-2022 17:04

Grammy award-winning musician Harry Styles has released the first single from his upcoming album ‘Harry’s Home’. Take a look…

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