South African singer-songwriter Keziah Zoë Meyers, popularly known as Lordkez, has built a reputation for creating music that is deeply personal, emotionally honest and unapologetically authentic. Also see: Here is what you need to know about the 2026 Metro FM Awards As her career continues to reach new heights both locally and internationally, the award-winning […]
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South African singer and Idols SA winner Paxton Fielies has spoken candidly about the realities of building a career in the music industry, highlighting the challenges that many artists face behind the scenes. Since winning the singing competition, Paxton has established herself as a talented vocalist and performer. Also see: Unathi Nkayi returns to music […]
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South African R&B singer Rowlene has courageously shared the challenges she faces within the local music industry, shedding light on the realities many artists experience behind the scenes. Also see: Tyla celebrates ‘Tygers’ after double American Music Awards win Rowlene tearfully shares her struggles In her Instagram post, an emotional Rowlene claimed that after finishing […]
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The modern music industry is no longer built on album sales. In South Africa especially, artists survive by combining multiple income streams — from streaming to touring to brand deals. Also see: Tyla drops new steamy single and music video with Zara Larsson 1. Streaming royalties (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube) Streaming is still the entry […]
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How DJs Actually Make Money (Gigs, Streams, Deals) From the outside, DJing looks simple: play music, hype a crowd, get paid. But behind the decks, it’s a multi-layered business and the biggest DJs in the world are not just performers. They are brands, entrepreneurs, and cultural curators. In 2026, DJs make money through a combination […]
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Mpho Sebina announces pregnancy, fans and celebrities celebrate Botswana-born singer Mpho Sebina has shared a joyful milestone: she is expecting her first child. The “Dinaledi” hitmaker made the announcement with a series of elegant black-and-white photos from a minimalistic maternity shoot alongside her partner, Mdu Tha Party (Mduduzi Madzwamuse). In the images, Sebina radiated a […]
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Artists, Venues, and Promoters Unite for Change at Cape Town Jazz Conversation Series Cape Town’s Athletic Club buzzed with energy last Thursday as the city’s music community gathered for the 2025 Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) Conversation Series. The evening brought together artists, promoters, venue managers, and cultural practitioners to tackle some of the […]
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A Sudden Turn for One of Mzansi’s Beloved DJs When Chymamusique shared the update over the weekend, many fans were caught off guard. The Limpopo-born multi-award-winning DJ revealed he had recently undergone an emergency craniotomy following a serious car accident earlier this year. In his post, he explained that his brain, speech, and body are […]
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From Studio Heights to Stepping Away In a candid moment on Durban’s Gagasi FM, multi-award-winning producer and artist Zakes Bantwini opened up about why he left the limelight for a while. At the height of his success, he realised something surprising: his music was causing him trouble. “Every song I make, I make an enemy,” […]
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The Question Everyone Wants Answered Earlier this week, a fan asked Prince Kaybee whether he would ever make peace with his former collaborator TNS. The response was blunt and final: no. With that single word and a smile, the DJ closed the door on rumours that the two might someday reconcile. Since their very public […]
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Taylor Swift’s New Era Begins Taylor Swift is back with a bang and a sparkle. Her 12th studio album, Life of a Showgirl, dropped this past Friday, immediately capturing the attention of fans worldwide. Marking a joyful turn from her introspective pandemic-era works, the album explores love, success, and the occasional score-settling, all wrapped in […]
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A feud reignited on X The long-running rivalry between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj flared up again, this time on X. Cardi posted a scathing message accusing Nicki of constantly dragging her name into arguments and dismissing her success. Her core bar? Nicki should stop comparing herself to Cardi and instead square off with artists […]
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