South African rapper Kwesta and musician Mawelele are dropping their Ngiyaz’fela music video today, 16 October 2026. The song was released on 4 September 2026, featuring Kinglee Beats, who assisted with production. Also see: Lordkez and Kwesta join forces on fresh new single ‘4SHO’ Ngiyaz’fela snippet before the music video Mawelele announced the drop on his Instagram […]
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SAMA-nominated R&B singer Lordkez has officially returned to the spotlight, teaming up with legendary South African hip-hop heavyweight Kwesta for her brand-new single and music video, 4SHO. Also see: Lordkez opens up about biggest lesson she’s learned in music industry The smooth, atmospheric track seamlessly bridges Lordkez’s signature soulful vocals with Kwesta’s unmistakable, gravelly cadence. […]
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Known for his unique raspiness in his songs, rapper Kwesta let fans in on a secret about his voice: the high-toned backing vocals in some of his songs are his natural upper register. Also see: Kwesta states the reason behind his iconic deep voice Kwesta switches it up Zkhiphani reported that while Kwesta (real name […]
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South African rapper and songwriter Kwesta and his wife, Yolanda Vilakazi, recently celebrated a major milestone: 7 years of marriage and 16 years of love. Also see: Inside Kenya’s Magical Purple Birthday: How Kwesta and Yolanda Made Her Fifth Year Shine The couple, who started dating well over a decade ago, have been inspiring many fans […]
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Nando’s has denied copyright infringement claims over the use of Spirit, a song by multi-award-winning rapper Kwesta, in their viral campaign. This comes after the fast food chain used Kwesta’s song sampled from Brenda Fassie’s music for their advertisement. Controversial music executive Nhlamulo Nota Baloyi alleged that Nando’s made use of the song without being granted […]
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Kwesta Pushes Back on Mashaba’s Comments After DJ Warras’s Murder Johannesburg is still reeling from the shocking murder of DJ Warras, a beloved radio and TV presenter and club DJ, who was gunned down in broad daylight in the Central Business District on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Amid the tragedy, public discourse took a political […]
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A moment of gratitude in the spotlight When Kwesta stepped up on the mic during an episode of The Hustlers Corner, he surprised many by turning the spotlight on someone else entirely. Instead of rehearsing his latest project or teasing a new remix, he openly credited Nota Baloyi for being a game-changer in his journey. […]
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Rapper Kwesta and his wife, Yolanda Vilakazi, turned their Johannesburg home into a warm, whimsical celebration space as their daughter, Kenya, marked her fifth birthday. The couple went all-in on a purple theme that caught everyone’s attention, from the balloons shaped into arches to carefully arranged décor that created a magical setting for their little […]
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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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Once one of the biggest songs in the country, vocalist Itumeleng Bokaba reveals that she was paid R0,59 for the chorus in Kwesta’s Mayibobo. In 2016, rapper Kwesta released a song featuring Okmalumekoolkat, DJ Mpahorisa and DJ BUCKZ. What shocks most internet users is that the former YoTV presenter Itumeleng, popularly known as Okashi was […]
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Rapper Kwesta and entrepreneur Yolanda Vilakazi’s daughters recently announced a new business venture called, Sweet Tooth Kids. The Vilakazi sisters Khai and Kenya will join Sbahle in the business world where they will be selling clothes and accessories. Taking to Instagram, their mother CEO of Beaded Brides and content creator Yolanda wrote: “Sweet Tooth Kids […]
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Anticipation for the upcoming movie ‘Piano Love’ continues to rise as the date of its premier draws closer. Brought to you by Mandla Ncgongwane’s Black Brain Pictures, the film is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix in September. Starring hip-hop legend Senzo Vilakazi who goes by Kwesta, alongside jack-of-all-trades Bontle Modiselle, the film is set “in […]
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