A Jazz Journey Comes Full Circle Ten years ago, Benjamin Jephta introduced himself to the world with his debut album Homecoming, a record that announced the arrival of a new South African jazz voice. Fast-forward to 2025, and Jephta is revisiting that milestone with Homecoming Revisited, an album that reflects not just his musical growth, […]
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In the midst of Tebogo G Mashego taking to social media to reveal that he has not received any royalties for Biri Marung, Young Stunna has spoken out in DJ Maphorisa’s defence by highlighting his impact on the amapiano industry. 23-year-old upcoming artist Tebogo Mashego has quickly become social media’s main character after his Instagram live […]
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Scotts Maphuma, one of the rising names in South Africa’s Amapiano wave, has found himself at the centre of a heated online conversation. The artist has been making headlines for his luxury lifestyle, showing off a growing car collection and a new home. But while some fans have applauded his success, others believe his attitude […]
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A Son’s Gift to His Mum At just 25, amapiano star Sandile “Young Stunna” Msimango showed his mother the world in the most unforgettable way: with a holiday in Dubai. The musician shared photos of the trip on 7 September 2025, giving fans a glimpse of the pair enjoying a luxury getaway together. “She on […]
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The internet is now more convinced than ever that English Premier League (EPL) clubs have a South African managing their social media platforms. This comes as multiple European teams have learned to embrace the Amapiano genre by including it as the background songs to their football highlight reels on TikTok. @liverpoolfc Gwa Khonahala #lfcafrica #szoboszlai […]
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If you’ve been anywhere near the Amapiano scene lately, you’ve felt it, a shift. A softening. A sound that’s less about the log drum and more about the soul. Leading this subtle but powerful transformation is Nkandla-born songstress Nobuhle, together with none other than the Piano King himself, Kabza De Small. Their latest collaboration, “Umusa”, […]
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Loftus Stadium pulsed with energy on Friday night, August 29, as South Africa’s Amapiano pioneers, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza de Small, returned to the stage with a star-studded line-up for their highly anticipated “Scorpion Kings Live with Friends” concert. Fans didn’t just get a show, they got a night of music, memories, and a celebration […]
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South Africa’s amapiano powerhouses, Kabza de Small and DJ Maphorisa, turned Loftus Stadium into the heartbeat of the culture this past weekend. The Scorpion Kings Live with Friends concert wasn’t just another gig — it was a moment stamped into our music history. Fans travelled from across the country to witness the genre that has […]
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A celebration of amapiano history When Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, better known as the Scorpion Kings announced Live with Friends at Loftus Stadium, expectations were sky-high. Not only are these two the torchbearers of amapiano, but they’ve also become cultural icons shaping South Africa’s music identity. The concert wasn’t just about the Kings […]
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It’s been one of those weeks where the entertainment world had us scrolling nonstop, from local influencer controversies to glittering engagement rings and even a global fashion house stepping into beauty. Here’s what had everyone talking. South African Influencers in the Spotlight for the Wrong Reasons Social media exploded when names like Cyan Boujee, Peachy […]
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The South African Music Awards (SAMAs) have always been more than a night of trophies, they are a snapshot of where the country’s sound is headed. This year’s nominees, announced by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) in Gauteng, confirm what many fans already know: South African music is living through a golden era. […]
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When Tyla steps onto a stage, it’s not just South Africa watching, it’s the world. But back home (and online), her biggest cheerleader has just stolen the spotlight. Her mother, Sharleen Jasmin, recently popped up on TikTok, confidently lip-syncing to her daughter’s hit “Is It”. With her short hairstyle and radiant energy, fans couldn’t help […]
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