Celebrated, and much-loved multiple Grammy award winning legendary Rapper, Songwriter and Record Producer, Kanye West, famously known as Ye, is set to fulfil every Hip-Hop music-lovers’ dreams with his upcoming highly-anticipated ‘Ye Live in South Africa’ show, proudly presented by Monyake Group, Jay Carson & Co and Ticketpro. Following Ye’s official announcement via a social media post on X, (formerly known as Twitter), the Ye Live in South Africa show is…
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Apple Music Releases New Africa Now DJ Mix Featuring DJ Hacord
Apple Music has announced Nigerian selector, DJ Hacord, as this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix. “This Africa Now DJ Mix is a reflection of everything I truly love about the sound coming out of the African continent right now,” he tells Apple Music. “I selected tracks that blend Afrobeats, Amapiano and street pop, sounds that speak directly to the…
GRAMMY-winning artist Burna Boy joins Apple Music’s Ebro Darden to celebrate the release of his eighth studio album No Sign of Weakness
GRAMMY-winning artist Burna Boy joins Apple Music’s Ebro Darden to celebrate the release of his eighth studio album No Sign of Weakness. During the interview, the Afrobeats singer talked about his experience creating the album and collaborating with iconic artists Shaboozey, Travis Scott, and The Rolling Stones. Video, key quotes and photos below. Please credit Ebro Darden on Apple Music 1….
Zanele Potelwa Wins SA Style Award While Dominating The Industry
Award-winning Television and Radio Personality, Zanele Potelwa, is constantly proving that hard work really does pay off. With the critically acclaimed South African Style Awards having recently named her ‘The Next Big Thing’, the award proves Zanele’s undeniable impact and recognisable mark within the South African entertainment industry. Last year saw Zanele not only host the Black Carpet at the Metro FM Music Awards (MMAs), but…
COTTON FEST REVEALS PHASE ONE ARTIST LINEUP
The countdown to the sixth edition of Cotton Fest has officially begun! And the faculty team just dropped phase one of the highly anticipated line-up for next month’s gathering, and it’s already looking insane! Happening in the heart of Joburg on Saturday, April 26th, the University of Cotton Fest is back like it never left!…
Qing Madi Releases Exclusive Single for Apple Music’s International Women’s Day Campaign
Last year Apple Music launched Alpha, an all-genre playlist centered around women’s empowerment. This year, Apple Music have selected 11 rising female artists to create an exciting fresh take on a song from their own Alpha artist that serves as a force of nature in their respective genres. Africa’s contribution to Apple Music’s International Women’s Day/Month 2025 campaign…
Tshego Gaelae crowned as the first Black Mrs World in Las Vegas
Soweto-born Tshego Gaelae has just made history, being crowned Mrs World at this year’s prestigious grand finale event in Las Vegas, becoming the first Black woman to win the title in the pageant’s 40-year history. The 34-year-old attorney and 2024 Mrs South Africa Queen follows in the footsteps of the only other South African to…
Celebrated Icon Oskido Wins Chairperson’s Award at the SAMAs2024 and Drops Exclusive Africa Now DJ Mix on Apple Music
Apple Music today released this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix featuring South African DJ, producer and entrepreneur, Oskido (real name Oscar Sibonginkosi Mdlongwa), a local legend who has helped shape the country’s urban music scene for over 25 years. “Africa has a rich cultural heritage that has given rise to diverse music genres, especially Afrobeats and Amapiano, which have taken…
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…
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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