Author: Ofentse Phukubye

I love what I do on a daily basis as I get to help out fellow African creatives spread out their work to the world. I am a diverse individual as I do not limit myself to one group or type of content. I am always open to receiving new work from other individuals as that is my way of maintaining the culture in quality form.

Ruger releases his debut album ‘RU The World’ today via Promised Land Recordings/Jonzing World. The album finds him exploring his native city of Lagos, bringing the city’s vibrancy, and dynamic nature to the forefront. Included in the album is breakout single ‘Asiwaju’, which Ruger created with long-time collaborator KukBeats and currently sits with over 100 million streams, after peaking at #3 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart. Gearing up to the release of ‘Ru The World’, with early releases, ‘Jonzing Boy’ and ‘Kristy’, which whetted the appetite of listeners around the world and gained support from the likes of 1Xtra,…

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Earlier this year, the president of the streets, Focalistic announced that he would be hosting his first ever one man show in partnership with his record label, 18 Area Holdings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FOCALISTIC ONE MAN SHOW (@straatanationaddress) To celebrate his fan’s undying support over the years and his place of birth, Pretoria the Ke Star hitmaker hosted over 15 000 people at the famous, Pretoria Botanical Gardens to a spectacle titled National Street Address this past Saturday, the 16th of September .Doors opened at 10am and by 13:00 bus shuttles filled with university students from all over Gauteng and…

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Have you realised how we find comfort in music when we are feeling happy, sad or even loved? Well this particular single is about to elevate your mood as newly surfaced singer and songwriter from Cape Town, Anita Auden makes her debut with her single titled “Interested”. The song is a journey and a half as I listened to it multiple times before finding my words to describe it fully. In the song, you get to be moved by a well strung guitar in which Anita Auden guides with her soothing vocals. “Interested” taps into a feeling of fulfilling love…

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Bring your sun hat, your shades and, most importantly, your most dazzling smile and fashion A-game for those selfies – and get ready to put your best foot forward as the DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival Powered by LottoStar parties its way into the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on 23 and 24 September 2023. “We’re gearing up for an epic 10th anniversary edition, with enhanced security and traffic management, reduced capacity, free water stations, a larger variety of artisanal food and product traders, an easier payment system and more bar frontage than ever before,” says Funeka Peppeta, Media…

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The long awaited album “I Love It Here” by multi-platinum selling artist, Nasty C has finally arrived for our consumption and I could not be happier. The release of the project has placed the Hip-Hop community in a highly staggering position as many get to understand what rap really is about. In the album, you get to explore Nasty C in true human nature as he taps into what it is like to be a father and most importantly as he wraps off his bandages to showcase his life wounds. You are first welcomed by a highly emotional intro which…

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More than a year since the release of his acclaimed EP ‘Talk to Me Naace’, ZULO returns with his audaciously triggering single “Adawise”, as he confronts a paranoid man consumed by distrust and suspicion. The song emerged from ZULO’s poignant conversation with a woman led astray by unfulfillment. His intention? To explore the motives and emotional aftermath of her infidelity. True to form, “Adawise” spotlights ZULO’s distinctive flair, skillfully interlacing a tongue in cheek verse delving into themes of betrayal, fidelity and desire, while simultaneously painting a portrait of a woman’s growing dissatisfaction – virally dubbed the “ick” – leading…

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This year’s edition of #JWxRTD is just around the corner, and the annual music and lifestyle festival has amplified the excitement among fans with the latest unveiling of the roster of artists set to grace the stage in October alongside artists such as Stormzy, Ayra Starr, J.I.D, Denzel Curry, The Vamps, Westside Boogie and more. South African music lovers are set to be treated with an incredible performance on the Johnnie Walker Jungle from the ‘Psychedelic R&B’ protagonist Aria Wells, known professionally as Greentea Peng. The South London born and raised Neo-soul songstress who has been likened to Erykah Badu…

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Due to unforeseen technical issues beyond the control of the team, AFROFUTURE organizers yesterday announced that the highly anticipated lifestyle festival THE ROAD TO AFROFUTURE will be shifting gears and moving to Altitude Beach in Fourways. The excitement and amazing vibes remain untouched. Set to take place Saturday, 30th September, the festival will feature a powerhouse local and international talent as previously announced. The festival will highlight not only music, but also the vibrant intersection of fashion, food and cultural collaborations that help amplify the next generation of African voices. Limited Festival tickets are available – GA is R450 and…

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