Tyla’s Second Grammy Win Signals a New Era for South African Music
South African singer Tyla made history again at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on 1 February 2026, winning Best African Music Performance for her song Push 2 Start. This marks her second Grammy win in the same category, a record no other artist has yet matched. Her first Grammy came in 2024 for Water. […]
Lucille Slade Drops Joy-Filled Afro Pop Single ‘STEP’ Featuring Una Rams
South African singer, songwriter, and multi-talented creative Lucille Slade is stepping boldly into a new era with her latest release, STEP, a vibrant Afro Pop groove featuring fan-favourite artist Una Rams. Blending smooth R&B melodies with upbeat Afro Pop energy, STEP taps into a nostalgic tradition every South African knows, the unspoken dance moment at […]
SAMA31 Unveils Hybrid Awards Show as South Africa’s Biggest Music Night Enters a New Era
South Africa’s premier music ceremony is stepping into a bold new chapter. The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) has confirmed that the 31st South African Music Awards (SAMA31) will take place on 14 December 2025, but this year, the country’s most anticipated music event is transforming into a fully hybrid experience — combining digital […]
Lwah Ndlunkulu Unveils Amaciko: A Bold Fusion of Music, Culture, and Enterprise
South Africa’s Afro-pop and Urban Maskhandi powerhouse, Lwah Ndlunkulu, continues to rise, proving once again why she’s one of the most important voices of her generation. Today, under Inkabi Records, she released her highly anticipated sophomore album Amaciko, a 12-track offering that doesn’t just feed the soul but also launches her into the world of […]
Jazz Wise Youth Music Business Workshop Empowers Young Creatives in Joburg
On September 17th, the 2025 Jazz Wise Youth Music Business Workshop lit up the Joburg Theatre, uniting aspiring artists with some of the industry’s most powerful voices. As part of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival, the annual workshop is designed to give Mzansi’s next generation of creatives the tools, strategies, and confidence to […]
Scorpion Kings Live 2025: Pretoria Set for the Biggest Amapiano Concert
The wait is finally over. In less than 24 hours, Pretoria turns into the capital of Amapiano as DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small bring the long-awaited Scorpion Kings Live 2025 with Friends to Loftus Versfeld Stadium. This isn’t just another gig, it’s the biggest Amapiano show South Africa has seen, with a power-packed line-up […]
YFM First Touch: Where sports, music and youth culture collide in Jozi
Johannesburg is about to experience something fresh, loud, and unforgettable. Y, Gauteng’s biggest youth radio station, is stepping off the airwaves and onto the field with the launch of its First Touch Football and Padel Tournament – a lifestyle event that fuses high-energy sport, music, and culture in one massive youth experience. The Game Plan: […]
Aymos Drops the Ultimate Summer Street Anthem with “Maspala Bomdantso”
Aymos Drops the Ultimate Summer Street Anthem with “Maspala Bomdantso”
Spotify’s MOM Finale Turns Up the Heat in KwaMashu with Gqom Royalty and Township Vibes
Spotify’s MOM Finale Turns Up the Heat in KwaMashu with Gqom Royalty and Township Vibes
DJ Zinhle Scores Big: Apple Music “Big Five” Honors & #1 Album “ZEE Nation Vol. 1”
In a defining moment for South African music, DJ Zinhle has locked in two major milestones that prove her reign is both iconic and unstoppable.