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InterviewsZolani Mahola Enters a Bold New Era with New Music and Global Partnership
Award-winning singer, actress, and storyteller Zolani Mahola is ushering in a bold new era of her artistry with new music, a global partnership with Virgin Music Group, and a fearless expansion of her sound.
InterviewsJägermeister’s Haus of Kühl returns
Jägermeister’s Haus of Kühl returns on 25 July 2026 for another immersive nightlife experience set to push the boundaries of music, culture, fashion, and self-expression.
InterviewsNasty C Levels Up his Global Rap Run With “Big Timing” featuring Tellaman
African Hip Hop heavyweight, Nasty C continues his dominance with clarity, ambition and undeniable confidence through the release of “Big Timing,” the triumphant single featuring longtime collaborator, Tellaman.
Interviews2026 Nedbank International Polo: USA claims victory in thrilling showdown
The 2026 Nedbank International Polo delivered another spectacular display of world-class sport at the iconic Inanda Club in Sandton.
InterviewsWatch Raris & Daria Crisan’s music video for “iubiera de ieri”
Being from a musical family, Raris and his sister Daria Crisan have been singing together for as long as they can remember. And they’re now slowly beginning to scale the heights of pop music.
InterviewsZCASM Blends Confidence and Feminine Power On New Anthem Slip It In
Rising genre-fluid artist ZCASM steps into her power with the release of her bold new single Slip It In, a confident and unapologetic anthem produced by Meb Rogers and recorded at Sportscene Studio.
InterviewsFrom Panels to Party: ARMC 2026 Unveils Full Day-to-Night Programme
Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC), taking place on 22–23 May 2026 at Constitution Hill, has unveiled its full programme, including the complete ARMC by Night lineup, daytime conference agenda, and a landmark partnership with Johnnie…
InterviewsListen: “Player v2” by rapper Kimi
Kimi is a rapper from the Netherlands that I have just learned about. He has a new song called “Player v2”. A hip hop track with bouncy 808s and bright trumpet melodies, “Player v2” has great replay value.
InterviewsEAST WEST HONEY Presents “Takes Two”, Their Second Single
Out now, “Takes Two” is the second single from EAST WEST HONEY, the newly minted project bringing together soulful singer Lyric Jones and Wake the Wild trio. The song is self-produced, and it was released via Tempo Soul Records.
InterviewsHear Mishka’s Powerful New Song, “Viva la Revolución”
From the Atlantic island of Bermuda comes singer Mishka and his new single, “Viva la Revolución”. The reggae song was written by the artist and co-produced by Prince Fatty.