Tag: SA YouTube drama

CELEBRITIES

The shift from influence to ownership: How South Africa’s digital creators are building media empires

For the better part of a decade, South Africa’s creator economy operated on a straightforward transactional model. Digital talent cultivated online audiences across platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, subsequently monetising that attention through sponsored posts, brand ambassadorships, and gifted product placements. Also see: Top creators celebrated with awards and luxury prizes at DStv Content […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Naledi Aphiwe loses entire music catalogue on YouTube

Rising South African singer and songwriter Naledi Aphiwe has experienced a major career setback after her official YouTube Artist Channel, along with her complete digital music catalogue, was deleted from the platform without her authorisation. Also see: YouTube’s ‘Shut Up, Men Are Talking!’ rights acquired by Movie Room, making TV debut The unexpected takedown occurred […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Slik Talk says PNC podcast proves his Robot Boii criticism was valid

South African online culture thrives on debate, and few voices stir the pot quite like Slik Talk. This week, the outspoken commentator found himself in a moment of rare satisfaction after the PNC Podcast publicly echoed his longstanding criticism of Robot Boii. For Slik Talk, it was not about starting another feud. It was about […]

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