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EventsCassper Nyovest Sets The Tone For The 2026 SAMAs: ‘I’m Trying to Make This a Party’
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EventsYanga Chief Reps South Africa on Hennessy Cypher 2026 Alongside Africa’s Finest
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EventsBack To The City Set To Unveil International US Rap Star For 2026 Festival
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EventsSouth Africans Are Falling in Love with a New Kind of Sushi
There was a time when sushi was reserved for birthdays, anniversaries, and the occasional “treat yourself” dinner. Fast forward a couple of decades and it’s just as likely to find its way into a Tuesday lunch order, a Friday night…
EventsBantu Nots Shares Heartfelt Story Behind “B11NGO” Tape Ahead Of September Release
The post Bantu Nots Shares Heartfelt Story Behind “B11NGO” Tape Ahead Of September Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Bantu Nots Shares Heartfelt Story Behind “B11NGO” Tape Ahead Of September Release.
EventsCassper Announces Road To The SAMAs Party Ahead Of Sun City Awards Night
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EventsZakwe’s Hood vs Hood Unites SA Hip Hop Heavyweights For Landmark KZN Showcase
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EventsPalesa Kadi begins a new chapter at the National Arts Festival
The National Arts Festival welcomes Palesa Kadi as she begins her tenure as Chief Executive Officer this week. Kadi assumes leadership at a pivotal moment for South Africa’s cultural and creative industries, bringing deep sector expertise,…
EventsGhanaian-American Star Enters a Bold New Era With a 12-Track Project
Inspired by nightlife, rave culture and fearless self-expression, the project brings together a global lineup of collaborators including Tyla, MAVO, Sarkodie, Mellissa, Yailin La Más Viral, Theodora, Skillibeng, Shenseea and Br3nya.
EventsBlxckie Applauds LaCabra After Packed Johannesburg Stop On Independent “MR BULLY Tour”
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EventsMaxwell's South African tour cancelled
R&B fans hoping to see Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Maxwell perform in South Africa this month will have to wait a little longer, after his highly anticipated tour dates were officially cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances…
EventsYoungstaCPT Expands His Cape Town Legacy With ‘Worldwide Wynberg’ Mixtape
The post YoungstaCPT Expands His Cape Town Legacy With ‘Worldwide Wynberg’ Mixtape appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. YoungstaCPT Expands His Cape Town Legacy With ‘Worldwide Wynberg’ Mixtape.
EventsRémy Martin: Two Cities. One Spirit.
What began on World Cognac Day reached its defining moment over the Durban July weekend. Over the course of the campaign, Two Cities. One Spirit.
EventsBraamfontein’s Jazz Legacy Continues as Maleh Takes the Stage at Jozi Gold
Johannesburg’s rich jazz heritage continues to find new life in Braamfontein as Jazz at Jozi Gold welcomes award-winning singer-songwriter Maleh on Saturday, 1 August.
EventsTyla Just Delivered The pop Moment Of The Year – And Now She’s Taking A*POP To The World
Let’s get one thing out of the way: Tyla didn’t just release an album—she made a statement. The Grammy Award-winning superstar dropped A*POP, a fearless 14-track body of work that confidently blurs the lines between pop, amapiano, R&B,…
EventsSAMA32 Hosts Revealed
Cassper Nyovest and Zanele Potelwa to Ignite the SAMA32 Stage as Hosts of South Africa’s Biggest Music Night The countdown to the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32) sponsored by the Motsepe Foundation has entered an exhilarating new…
EventsSAMA32 Nominees Event
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EventsThe Rhythm of The New School
As we celebrate Youth Day, we are turning the volume all the way up for the young musical innovators, the artists who are dictating the rhythm of the new school.
EventsThe Sound of Freedom
What does freedom sound like? In South Africa, freedom of expression isn’t just a constitutional right; it’s the very DNA of our sonic landscape. It echoes across generations and bends fearlessly through genres.
EventsRhythms Of Remembrance
South African music has never just been for entertainment; it has been our news broadcast, our therapy, and our protest. 1960, Human Rights Day, gave us the freedom to sing, but the fight for human dignity is a melody still being written.
EventsTimeless South African Duets
Music possesses a beautiful ability to reflect the true spirit of a bond, and when real-life partners team up in the studio, the result is nothing short of magic.
EventsSAMA31: Milestones, Triumphs and Unforgettable Moments
The 31st South African Music Awards (SAMA31) lit up the stage on 14 December 2025 at Gallagher Estate, bringing together artistry, culture and celebration under one roof.
EventsSAMA32 Entries Now Open
Entries Open for #SAMA32 On the back of the electric, culture-shifting success of the hybrid #SAMA31, the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) turns up the volume and throws the doors wide open for musicians to step into greatness.
EventsBeats & Threads: When SA Artists Define Culture Through Style
Style can be a seed, a stem, a full bloom of identity. As we celebrate Flowers for Those Who Keep Our Nation Singing, we turn our attention to the artists whose fashion echoes their music – vibrant, defiant and rooted in culture.