Plugnation Steps In to Steer the Next Era of Amapiano Pioneers Kaygee & Bizizi
As Amapiano continues to dominate dancefloors and global playlists, two of the genre’s earliest architects are preparing for a decisive new chapter. In January 2026, leading creative management and strategic
Lex Hoza, Kid X and Hope Phenye Capture Fleeting Romance on ‘Summer Ties’
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“Dear Mama”, Made For The Soul And The Dance Floor
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Trendscend Academy and the Architecture of DJ Excellence in Johannesburg
In Johannesburg’s dense and fast-moving music ecosystem, where access to equipment is easy but structured development is rare, Trendscend Academy has positioned itself as a quiet but consequential force. Less
MrBeast’s Beast Games Blasts Back: Season 2 Premiere Shatters Streaming Records and Goes Viral
MrBeast has done it again, only bigger, louder, and more disruptive than before. The YouTube titan’s reality competition series, Beast Games, returned with explosive momentum as Season 2 premiered on
Stogie T: The Architect of Meaning, and the Song That Rewrote South African Hip Hop’s Power Dynamics
In a genre often driven by immediacy, Stogie T (born Boitumelo Molekane) has always operated on a longer timeline. Few artists in African hip hop have managed to balance reverence
From Passion to Plate: How Palesa M. Sauhatsi Is Redefining Modern Food Culture
South Africa’s food landscape is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation, one driven by creators who approach cooking as both craft and cultural expression. Among these voices is Plated By
Reintroducing Smaki_08: South Africa’s Amapiano Sensation
South African music has always been defined by innovation, cultural pride, and artists who dare to break the mold. Among the new wave of talent pushing the boundaries of urban
Continued Value-Led Shift in Alcohol Toward RTDs and Convenient Formats
South Africa’s alcohol market is undergoing a clear recalibration, with value, accessibility, and format convenience emerging as decisive growth drivers. At the centre of this shift are ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages,
Everton Mlalazi Ushers in a New Year of Worship with “In The Presence 3: Great God”
There is no more fitting way to usher in a new year than through reverence, reflection, and an intentional return to God’s presence. Award-winning gospel minister Everton Mlalazi does exactly
New-Vehicle Sales Momentum: South Africa’s Auto Market Accelerates into 2026
The South African new-vehicle market closed 2025 on a distinctly positive trajectory, reinforcing new-vehicle sales momentum as a central theme in automotive and economic discourse. A combination of pent-up demand,
Scoop Makhathini Confirmed as Main Stage Official MC for Milk & Cookies Johannesburg
Johannesburg is set to come alive on 10 January as OG Scoop Makhathini steps in as the Main Stage Official MC for Milk & Cookies at the Expo Centre, Nasrec.A
Netflix “Top 10” Binge Cycles
Netflix’s Top 10 chart in South Africa is once again revealing a familiar but telling pattern: global franchises continue to dominate attention, while strategically placed regional titles inject local relevance
Amapiano’s Chart Pulse: The Sound South Africa Can’t Stop Playing
Amapiano and its evolving 3-Step offshoot, as well as Lekompo are not just holding ground on Spotify, they are actively shaping listening behaviour in real time. The genre’s presence on
A Late Spin Worth the Moment: Minnie M’s “MUSA” Arrives Right on Time
Some records reveal their full power only after the noise of release week fades. Minnie M’s debut single “MUSA”, featuring Leandra.Vert, is one of those rare offerings, a spiritually grounded
Pulse Jozi Postponed as Organisers Recommit to Delivering a World-Class Experience
The organisers of PULSE have officially announced the postponement of the highly anticipated event that was set to take place on 19 December 2024 at The Dome, Nasrec. While the
Gaba Cannal Releases El Roi: The God Who Sees Me
Amapiano’s most revered architect, Gaba Cannal, unveils El Roi, a project that arrives not merely as new music, but as a revelation. Long regarded as The Godfather of Amapiano, Gaba
SHALLIPOPI UNVEILS AURACLE: A GENRE-BLURRING, STAR-POWERED ALBUM SET TO REDEFINE GLOBAL AFROBEATS
Nigerian rap luminary and sonic disruptor Shallipopi has officially released his long-awaited album AURACLE, a 22-track odyssey that solidifies his place as one of the most dynamic forces in contemporary
KING P: THE SOWETO PRODIGY TURNING MOMENTUM INTO MASTERPIECES
From the electrifying heart of Soweto emerges an artist whose name now moves through the industry with purpose and precision: King P. Born Pontsho Brunswick JR Ramela, he is one
PULSE SA ANNOUNCES GENRE-DEFINING 2025 SHOWCASE AND LIMITED COLLABORATION TEES WITH SOWETO DESIGN & GUMBA FIRE
The Dome at Nasrec will be set ablaze on the 19th of December 2025 as two powerhouse genres that define street and youth culture collide for one electrifying night: Amapiano
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- Trendscend Academy and the Architecture of DJ Excellence in Johannesburg
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