Tag: South African music news

Credo V Daniels speaks out against AI music claims

South African musician Credo V Daniels has responded to claims that artificial intelligence (AI) is responsible for the quality of his music, saying the criticism overlooks the creativity and effort involved in producing a song. Also see: South African artists found in AI training datasets The artist, who recently found himself trending after a live television […]

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Fans react as Vusi Nova postpones EP launch event over safety concerns

South African singer Vusi Nova has received an outpouring of support from fans after announcing the postponement of his Here To Stay EP launch event due to safety concerns linked to illegal immigration tensions. In a statement, the award-winning artist confirmed that while the launch event has been delayed, the Here To Stay EP was […]

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Mduduzi Ncube promises to open up about leaving Inkabi Records

Award-winning musician Mduduzi Ncube has hinted that he will soon speak openly about his departure from Inkabi Records, the label that helped launch his career and establish him as one of South Africa’s most-loved artists. Speaking to Daily Sun, the musician revealed that there were a number of reasons for his departure, with money being […]

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Fans react as Shimza shares the challenges and demands of touring

South African DJ and producer Shimza has sparked conversation online after opening up about the less glamorous side of life on the international touring circuit. While fans often see sold-out shows, energetic performances and picture-perfect travel moments on social media, the award-winning star revealed that the reality behind global success is far more demanding. Also […]

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Zonke’s alleged R400 000 booking fee sparks debate in Mzansi

Zonke’s booking fee causes a stir in Mzansi with a R400 000 rumour South African music lovers woke up buzzing after claims about celebrated singer-songwriter Zonke Dikana’s event booking fee spread across social media. Online chatter suggests that landing the Afro-soul favourite for a show could cost around R400 000. That figure has set feeds […]

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Shebeshxt Faces Major Financial Risk as Bail Decision Looms

A turning point for one of Limpopo’s boldest performers Shebeshxt’s name has trended many times in South Africa, usually because of his high-energy performances or his fiery public persona. This time, the spotlight is less glamorous. As court processes continue and the possibility of bail being denied becomes a real concern, fans and industry watchers […]

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Sjava Urges Fans to Re-Download Inkanyezi Live After Streaming Glitch

A streaming hiccup for a platinum project South African hitmaker Sjava has taken to social media to calm fans after some reported problems accessing his latest EP, Inkanyezi Live. The Afro-soul artist explained that the glitch was technical, not permanent. “If Inkanyezi is showing ‘Not Available,’ please remove and re-download it. Sorry for the inconvenience,” […]

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