The celebration of a century of African music continues to grow, with DJ Maphorisa announced as the latest addition to Gallo 100: The Sound of a Century, taking place at Cape Town’s Grand Parade on 15 December 2026. Also see: DJ Maphorisa explains how he drew inspiration from Cassper Nyovest Known for his ability to move seamlessly across genres and […]
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DJ Maphorisa has credited Cassper Nyovest with helping South African artists believe that stadium-sized ambitions are within reach. The amapiano heavyweight recently praised the rapper during a discussion with Tbo Touch about the upcoming Scorpion Kings Live concert at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium. Also see: DJ Maphorisa’s truth behind fitness journey revealed: ‘It’s not about losing weight’ […]
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Award-winning musician Themba Sekowe, popularly known as DJ Maphorisa, is putting in the work behind the scenes as he prepares for one of his biggest upcoming performances — but according to his trainer, his fitness journey is not about losing weight or gaining muscle. Also see: WATCH: DJ Maphorisa’s warm welcome melts hearts The amapiano […]
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MC and rising amapiano star Njabulo Maseko, better known as Angekebabuye MC, officially released his debut EP, AMAROYALE, on Friday, 21 August 2026, an anticipated collaboration with amapiano hitmaker Xduppy. Also see: Angekebabuye MC adds Europe to ‘Dream Come True’ tour Angekebabuye on his collaboration with Xduppy The musician’s pairing with Xduppy, known for hits such […]
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Amapiano vocalist Thatohatsi is taking more than musical experience from working with industry heavyweights DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small. The 22-year-old artist, whose real name is Thato Raphadi, says the Scorpion Kings have helped her develop the patience, resilience and work ethic needed to build a lasting career. Also see: Sfiso Ndlovu apologises to Thatohatsi […]
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South African music heavyweight DJ Maphorisa has once again captured the attention of fans, but this time it wasn’t for a chart-topping hit. Instead, the producer and DJ warmed hearts after a video surfaced showing him receiving an emotional welcome from his mother and close friends following his return home. Also see: DJ Maphorisa responds to […]
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Ricky Lenyora, real name Lebogang Matabane, has waved goodbye to his career as DJ Maphorisa’s road manager, becoming a rising amapiano artist with the track Sosha Nendlu. The song, which he dropped on 25 June 2026, is a collaborative project between Ricky and heavyweights DJ Maphorisa, Candy Flow RSA, and Benzoo, featuring Bron. Also see: DJ […]
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Popular record producer DJ Maphorisa left the internet divided when pictures of himself reading a self-help book emerged on the internet. Social media users joked that the DJ’s thirst for knowledge was all thanks to controversial music executive Nota Baloyi. Also see: DJ Maphorisa responds to Nota diss assumptions after banning him from ‘Scorpion Kings Live’ […]
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Award-winning DJ and record producer DJ Maphorisa had one X user assuming that his latest post on the social media platform was a jab at the controversial music executive Nota Baloyi. Also see: DJ Maphorisa’s gusheshe spinning sparks concern As one half of the amapiano music duo Scorpion Kings with friend Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa […]
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There is something about a holiday photo that gets South Africans talking. Maybe it is the soft lighting, maybe it is the subtle body language. Or maybe it is simply that we love a little bit of romance gossip. This week, actress and DJ Thuli Phongolo was spotted on vacation with a mystery man. The […]
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South African timelines never stay quiet for long, especially when two headline makers end up in the same sentence. This week, influencer and DJ Cyan Boujee found herself trending after whispers began spreading that she might be expecting a child with amapiano heavyweight DJ Maphorisa. Instead of letting the speculation grow legs, she chose to […]
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For years, the tension between amapiano heavyweights Sir Trill and DJ Maphorisa has played out like a long-running soapie that music fans could not stop talking about. So when Sir Trill suddenly stepped in to defend the very producer many believed he had fallen out with, the internet did what it does best. It exploded. […]
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