Tag: South African music culture

DJ Maphorisa opens 2026 with a new sound and sparks fan debate

For many in Mzansi and beyond, 2025 was a year marked by dance floors full of amapiano heat and heated debates about creative direction. Now, as 2026 gets underway, DJ Maphorisa has signalled a bold new chapter in his music journey. The Pretoria-born producer surprised followers by previewing a fresh tune on social media that […]

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Black Coffee shows why mentorship still matters in South African music

South Africans are used to seeing Black Coffee dominate global stages, win awards, and headline international festivals. What caught people’s attention this time was something far more intimate and quietly powerful. The world-renowned DJ was seen teaching Mnqobi Mdabe’s young son how to DJ, offering a rare glimpse into mentorship, patience, and the passing on […]

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Sizwe Dhlomo weighs in on DJ Maphorisa’s Afro house moment

South Africa’s music scene thrives on evolution, but every now and then a creative shift hits a nerve. That is exactly what happened when DJ Maphorisa stepped behind the decks and delivered an Afro house set, a move that quickly became a talking point across social media timelines. Known as one of the architects of […]

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