Tag: South African music

CELEBRITY NEWS

“What I Witnessed Was a Miracle”: Chymamusique Survives Tragic N1 Crash That Claimed Five Lives

South Africa’s music community is reeling after news that DJ and producer Chymamusique was involved in a tragic car accident on the N1 near Ysterberg Mountain, outside Polokwane, that claimed five lives, including fellow artist DJ Poizen. For Chymamusique, whose real name is Collen Mmotla, survival feels nothing short of divine intervention. The accident happened […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Tyla Triumphs at MTV VMAs 2025, Hints at Sizzling New Album

Tyla Secures Second MTV VMA South Africa’s very own Tyla added another milestone to her rising global career on Sunday night, claiming her second MTV Video Music Award at the star-studded ceremony held at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The 22-year-old “Push 2 Start” sensation walked away with Best Afrobeats, outshining industry heavyweights such […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Will Linley’s Don’t Cry Because It’s Over Is the Romcom Soundtrack You Didn’t Know You Needed

Who remembers falling in love with romcoms before you even knew what love really was? The awkward meet-cutes, the airport goodbyes, the running-through-the-rain declarations, those films weren’t just stories, they were soundtracks to growing up. South African singer-songwriter Will Linley has tapped into that nostalgia with his debut album, Don’t Cry Because It’s Over, and […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Makhadzi Unveils Sesi Ka Rose With a Surprise Collab From Kwaito Icon Mzekezeke

When Makhadzi drops music, South Africa listens. But her latest album, Sesi Ka Rose, has sparked more than just excitement, it’s reignited one of the country’s longest-running mysteries: the hidden face of Mzekezeke, the elusive kwaito legend. The collaboration, tucked inside the track Sunshine, has already set social media ablaze. Fans can’t stop talking about […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Kelly Khumalo’s ‘Nyamezela’: A Soulful Anthem of Resilience and Hope

When life feels heavy and the world seems overwhelming, music has a way of lifting the weight. For fans of South African powerhouse Kelly Khumalo, that relief comes in the form of her new single, “Nyamezela”—a track that promises hope, endurance, and the courage to keep going. This vibrant song is the opening salvo for […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

A Prayer in Piano: How Nobuhle & Kabza De Small’s ‘Umusa’ Is Healing Mzansi

If you’ve been anywhere near the Amapiano scene lately, you’ve felt it, a shift. A softening. A sound that’s less about the log drum and more about the soul. Leading this subtle but powerful transformation is Nkandla-born songstress Nobuhle, together with none other than the Piano King himself, Kabza De Small. Their latest collaboration, “Umusa”, […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Tyla’s Heartfelt Goodbye: A Granddaughter’s Tribute to Her Grandmother

For South Africa’s brightest star, Tyla, the past week has been about more than sold-out shows and chart-topping singles. It has been a moment of deep reflection, as the singer shared the heartbreaking news of her grandmother’s passing. A granddaughter’s words Tyla took to Instagram to honour her grandmother with an intimate post. Alongside a […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Scorpion Kings Live with Friends: Amapiano Legends Ignite Loftus Stadium

Loftus Stadium pulsed with energy on Friday night, August 29, as South Africa’s Amapiano pioneers, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza de Small, returned to the stage with a star-studded line-up for their highly anticipated “Scorpion Kings Live with Friends” concert. Fans didn’t just get a show, they got a night of music, memories, and a celebration […]

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