Author: theethando

Blackstreet South African Tour Shortened To One Night Only

Celebrated Grammy award-winning, legendary R&B group,Blackstreet, were set to indulge fans in a much anticipated 3-city tour later this month. Due to unforeseeable measures beyond the organiser, Vertex Events’ control, the tour has now been set for just one show that will take place at SunBet Arena in Pretoria. Excitement for the remaining show still continues, as the Saturday, 26 October date will be serving fans…

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Apple Music Launches Global Amapiano Category Page

In a historic move, Apple Music has today launched a dedicated global Amapiano category page, celebrating the genre’s popularity by featuring the best that the genre has to offer. Apple Music also launched three Amapiano genre charts for Top Songs, Top Albums and Top Videos where users will find only the best and biggest hits…

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Skeem Saam Director Nominated For A SAFTA

Ricardo “Ricwa” Klassen has his name stamped on the recent South African Television & Film Awards nominee list in the ‘Best Achievement in Directing’ category, for the much-loved SABC 1 television soap, Skeem Saam. Skeem Saam is a local drama series that follows the lives of three boys who grapple with tough conflicts. It is a blend of stories about the journey to…

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DJ Sabby Receives First Ever SAFTA Nomination for Clash of the Choirs

Award–winning Radio, Television and Media Personality DJ Sabby, born Sabelo Mtshali, has added yet another major moment to his career journey, with a recent South African Film and Television award nomination for his time as a host on DStv Mzansi Magic’s ‘Clash of the Choirs’, Season 4. The show has been nominated in the Best Competition Reality Show category.  DJ Sabby hosted the show alongside multi-disciplinary artist, Bontle Modiselle. Clash of the…

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Proudly South African Teams Up with Orapeleng Modutle, Jessica Jane Molebatsi, Mzukisi Mbane, and Ole Ledimo to Search for Local Fashion Supporters

Proudly South African is back on the fashion scene with the relaunch of the Local Fashion Police, a consumer-powered campaign championing homegrown talent. This local fashion movement in its 4th year, now in partnership with FNB, is in support of the Retail, Clothing, Textile, Footwear, and Leather (R-CTFL) sector highlighting its significance in creating jobs…

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Kendrick Lamar to Perform at Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show

Today, Roc Nation, Apple Music, and the NFL announced Kendrick Lamar will perform at the APPLE MUSIC SUPER BOWL LIX HALFTIME SHOW at The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA on Sunday, February 9, 2025, airing on FOX. “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.” – Kendrick…

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EXTREME ‘BULA SEKELE’ CONTINUES PREMIUM PARTNERSHIP WITH SHIMZA & FRIENDS

Extreme, the invigorating apple ale, is excited to announce its renewed partnership with Shimza & Friends for their twice a year full day festival in 2024. This partnership marks another milestone in Extreme’s commitment to #MoveMzansi with the power of positivity. Since 2022, Shimza & Friends has brought together thousands of passionate music and dance lovers from…

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Legendary R&B Group Blackstreet Makes South African Debut This October

Celebrated Grammy award winning, legendary R&B group, Blackstreet, is set to fulfil music-lovers’ dreams with their first ever and highly-anticipated official Magic Music Sessions South African tour, proudly presented by Vertex Events. Fans can be excited to learn that the talented group will be performing live across various cities. The tour kicks off on Friday,…

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