Tag: News
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De Mthuda Drops “Mthuthuzeli”: Amapiano’s Most Personal Album Yet
South African Amapiano pioneer De Mthuda has released his deeply personal album Mthuthuzeli today, 30 April 2025. Named after his birth name, Mthuthuzeli Gift Khoza, the album marks his most intimate and ambitious project to date. It blends soulful rhythms, global influences, and raw emotion into a genre-defining statement. A Personal Journey Through Sound De…
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The Scorpion Kings of Amapiano Announce KingsWill Rise Live at Loftus in August
Amapiano duo DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, known as the Scorpion Kings, have announced that they will be headlining a major concert live at 50 000 capacity, Loftus Versfeld Stadium on August 29th, 2025. Branded as a “Fill Up Loftus” event, the show is expected to draw thousands of fans, marking a significant moment…
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SABC Launches Music Submission Portal
The SABC Music Submission Portal is now live! This new platform allows artists to easily submit their music for consideration on SABC radio—giving more talent the opportunity to be heard across South Africa. ✅ How it works:1️⃣ Sign up2️⃣ Upload your music3️⃣ Get your sound heard on SABC platforms 📌 Submit your music today: https://lnkd.in/dSmAMGDg…
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Maglera Doe Boy Scores Sync Deal on Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Soundtrack Curated by Swizz Beatz
South African rap sensation Maglera Doe Boy has secured a major milestone in his career, landing a coveted sync deal on the fourth season of the hit American crime drama Godfather of Harlem. The soundtrack, expertly curated by the legendary Swizz Beatz, features some of the most compelling and culturally resonant sounds in global hip-hop.…
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Kelvin Momo to headline Red Bull Symphonic
This June Kelvin Momo will headline the 2025 edition of the genre-defying experience, accompanied by none other than Adam Howard and the Egoli Symphonic Orchestra. Taking place over two nights – 06 and 07 June – at The Teatro, Montecasino, this year’s performance will infuse Amapiano with sweeping orchestral arrangements.
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Three Limpopo Boys Cycle to Cape Town and Inspire a Nation to Keep Going
In a truly awe-inspiring feat of determination, courage and perseverance, three young boys from Burgersfort in Limpopo have captured the hearts of South Africans and beyond. Riding their bicycles all the way to Cape Town in the Western Cape, their extraordinary journey has become a powerful symbol of what is possible when you simply start…
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Big Spotify Payday for South African Artists
According to Spotify, in South Africa, the number of artists earning between R100K and R500k has doubled over the past three years. Audio streaming giant Spotify’s royalty payments to artists from South Africa spiked in 2024. Royalties for South African performers reached $21-million, that’s around R400-million — marking a 54% year-on-year increase. Spotify continues to…
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Kenny G Announces SA Tour
Organised by Break Out Events, the man with the sax comes to South Africa with 3 shows. The legendary musician will grace Durban ICC, Grand Arena Cape Town and Sun Arena Pretoria in that order this October for mouth watering shows. South Africa is a great host for legends and the more matured crowd love…
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South African Return For Doja Cat at Hey Neighbour Festival
Hey Neighbour just dropped the day 3 headliner, Doja Cat! The daughter of South African yizo yizo legend, Zandile, will be performing at Hey Neighbour this August. The event set to take place from the 29th till the 31st of August 2025 at Legends Adventure Farm in Pretoria Gauteng. This will be Doja Cats first…
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Talented Vocalist Yallunder Passes at 30
Super talented AfroPop & Amapiano vocalist Yallunder passes at the tender age of 30. After suffering from illness, her management says. In a press statement posted on instagram and various other platforms, Yolanda Nyembezi p/ka Yallunder passed at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg after fighting illness for three (3) month. Born in the Eastern Cape,…