South African award-winning singer Ami Faku has once again found herself at the centre of social media conversation due to reports of her ongoing legal battle with her former management. The news has sparked reaction online, with fans and industry watchers weighing in on what it could mean for artist rights in the local music […]
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South African award-winning musician Shimza is celebrating a major career achievement after his hit single Fire Fire surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. The milestone was shared by the artist on social media, where he posted a screenshot showing the track crossing the coveted nine-figure mark. 100 Million Streams 🥳 🔥💥🎈🎊🎉 pic.twitter.com/Q635MKRarz — SHIMZA (@Shimza01) […]
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In a music scene built on loyalty, mentorship, and fast-moving fame, tensions can surface just as quickly as hit songs. This week, one of Amapiano’s biggest names, Kabza De Small, found himself at the centre of a growing online conversation after responding to allegations made by a former artist linked to his camp. Rather than […]
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For many fans of amapiano star Lady Du, the last few years felt strangely quiet. One of the genre’s most recognisable voices had slowed down on releases, leaving supporters wondering when the next big moment would arrive. Now the singer has finally revealed the reason behind that silence, and the news comes with a dramatic […]
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The South African music industry is buzzing after reports surfaced that rapper Musiholiq has parted ways with Inkabi Records, the label founded by hip hop heavyweight Big Zulu. The alleged split has quickly become a talking point among fans online, especially because Musiholiq was only recently welcomed into the Inkabi Records stable. What was meant […]
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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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When silence becomes the story The South African music industry is no stranger to public disagreements, but this one cut deeper. After the passing of DJ Warras, attention shifted from grief to accountability when Nota Baloyi openly questioned why DJ Shimza did not publicly pay his last respects. What followed was not just another celebrity […]
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When the beat stopped, and the sirens started Imagine being at the peak of your game in South Africa’s vibrant music scene, only to wake up in hospital beds instead of spotlight beams. That is precisely what happened to Chymamusique, the multi-award-winning South African DJ and producer, who saw his life shift into a completely […]
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When a South African artist takes on a global icon In a move that’s stirred the creative community and sparked conversation across Mzansi, poet-turned-musician Ntsiki Mazwai publicly alleged that international rap superstar Nicki Minaj copied her album-cover design. Mazwai took to social channels to say she will never forget what she sees as a blatant […]
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When the beat stops for a cause In the heart of South Africa’s music scene, Nadia Nakai made a bold move that turned heads. Rather than launch her new single as planned, she publicly pulled the plug on both the release and her upcoming gigs. The reason? A nationwide shutdown organised by Women for Change […]
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A moment that made the music scene wince When host Thakgi Ledwaba of the well-known podcast Piano Pulse made remarks about champion amapiano artist Kabza De Small that crossed into body-shaming territory, South Africa’s music community couldn’t help but react. The episode aired and instantly stirred up debate online about the boundaries of commentary—and whether […]
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A sudden disappearance that stirred the fanbase South African maskandi star Mthandeni SK found himself trending for unexpected reasons when his latest EP titled “Front Seat” vanished from Spotify without any warning. One moment, fans were streaming his new work; the next, the project was simply gone, leading to a wave of confusion across social […]
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