Author: Ofentse Phukubye

It has been over two years since the release of Tyson Sybateli’s “HOME” project which led to his industry recognition as he moved from being an upcoming artist to an uprising act that many looked up to. Over the years, “HOME” shaped the Tyson Sybateli brand into becoming a household brand as he gradually worked hard into further growing his brand from his unique roll-out structures to defining a solid brand identity for himself from visuals to art works to the actual music. Since the rise of the multi-talented artist, he has been able to work with a variety of…

It has been over a year since Bugzito released his debut album “DILO TLHAKANA” which featured the likes of Thato Saul, Chad Da Don, Lolli Native, Zimkitha and more. He now returns with his first single of the year titled “DI DENG” which is an infusion of Kwaito, Hip-Hop and Barcadi sounds as he defines it as ‘STOFO’. “DI DENG” explores a world of possibilities as reaffirms himself that he still has that spark and love for what he does even with the change of times or eras, he will stand true to who he is and the type of…

It is always a beautiful experience when you witness the growth of a music producer as they elope over to creating their own music. One that has landed on our radar is BoART for his May released project titled ‘The Next Wav’. I first heard of BoART in the course of May ending through a submission made to our emails. I at first did not know how to approach this piece as I stumbled upon a writer’s block and normally this happens when I feel challenged to try a new writing style or simply struggle with connecting with the work.…

The Bhengu family is at war, and only the strongest will survive. As Season 2 of the Netflix drama Savage Beauty debuts on 28 June 2024, loyalties will be threatened, dangerous alliances formed, and family bonds pushed to the brink in the dog-eat-dog Bhengu universe. Within the Bhengu Beauty empire, fractures deepen as Zinhle’s relentless vendetta threatens to tear them apart. But instead of presenting a united front, each family member pursues power and dominance on their own treacherous terms. The division between Grace, Don and their children leaves the once-mighty dynasty vulnerable to attack from newfound enemies seeking to…

Maftown Heights, the premier South African hip-hop festival, is proud to announce the release of a compelling new 4-part documentary series titled ‘Maftown Heights Untold Stories’. The documentary, set to premiere this Saturday, 15 June 2024 at 16:00 on Channel O (with subsequent episodes released weekly), delves into the rich history, cultural significance, and behind-the-scenes moments of one of Africa’s most iconic music events. ‘Maftown Heights Untold Stories’ explores the festival’s journey from its humble beginnings to becoming a powerhouse in the African hip-hop scene. Through exclusive interviews, never-before-seen footage, and personal stories from artists, organisers, and friends of the…

Mr Nolo Mokoena, Co-founder and COO of Crtve Development, participated in a closed roundtable discussion organised by the Mastercard Foundation to discuss the importance of green jobs for African youth and the steps needed to transition from commitments to concrete climate action. This event brought together young African leaders at the forefront of creating climate-smart solutions, exploring how these innovations can shape the future of work for young people across the continent. On Friday, 24 May 2024, the highly anticipated recording of the Mastercard Foundation roundtable discussion featuring Mr. Mokoena was released. The roundtable delved into the transformative potential of…

Following the release to her 2022 single “Tsela Tshewu” is Botswana born artist, Mpho Sebina as she makes her return in the year with her first single titled “Tshepo”. The single was first teased on the 15th of May on Mpho’s socials with a stunning cut from the official visualiser. “Tshepo” is an emotionally moving single which taps into the world of Mpho as she details a journey of healing from grief and loss of those she dearly loves. In the words of Mpho, “The single draws inspiration from the legendary Trio, Dalom Kids. Their iconic song “Ditsala Tsame”, released…

It has been over two months since one of Africa’s top premium festivals, Rocking The Daisies announced their first headlining act, ‘Snoh Aalegra’ who is a Swedish singer and songwriter. They now return with an even bigger announcement for hip-hop lovers by adding multi-talented rapper and producer, Smino to the line-up alongside the one and only, Mick Jenkins. This follows Rocking The Daisies’ record breaking moment which saw them rapidly sell out their first phase tickets and second phase tickets with only one headliner. Mick Jenkins has been in the game for quite sometime garnering himself major love and support…

Known for his trendsetting ways is Pitori Maradona himself, Focalistic as he celebrates life with his brand new 9 track project “13 POS” which consists of some of the crowd’s trending favourites from “Tsoma Rona” to “Lephodisa” and “13 POS (Ke Bo Mang)”. Focalistic first hinted at new music over the course of the holiday season through teasing “Lephodisa” and “Tsoma Rona” over numerous content pieces across his socials and at gigs. Through teasing some of these songs, he was able to study and evaluate with the team as to which song works and best communicates with his fans to…

Hanna first rose to recognition on the internet during the time of Covid 19 with her debut mixtape “The Girl in the Durag”. The release of this project set her apart from the masses as she sonically infused various sounds creating a stamp for herself in the industry. This allowed her to further grow in the game and connect with talented acts across the country from the likes of Nadia Nakai to the likes of PHFAT and many more. She then took a break from dropping music in 2021 as she participated in features whilst completing her studies and working…