Author: Ofentse Phukubye

Following her gradual break from releasing music is singer and songwriter, Nia Pearl as she reintroduces herself in the industry with a full-on experience packaged in the form of an EP titled “Nia Lo”. The debut EP has steadily become a reflection of her love and passion for music from the production style to how she narrates her story vocally. She has been around for quite some time and when we checked out the rest of her music, we were awed by the constant collaborations and projects that she has contributed towards in which she continues to shine. The EP…

Martell, one of the oldest and greatest of the cognac houses globally, today announced their partnership with new ambassador, South African hiphop superstar and fashion entrepreneur K.O. Further celebrating audacious African success, South Africa’s leading Standout Swift K.O will collaborate with Martell to inspire others to be bold and resilient, and to create their paths with various projects and campaigns over the next twelve months. In a society where there are so many expectations and conventions, this partnership urges everyone to embrace the spirit of audacity, challenge the status quo and conquer the unfamiliar. Just as K.O has consistently transformed…

It has been over 4 months since R&B singer & songwriter, Zimkitha released her 2nd single of the year titled “Complicated” with Tasha HendrixX. Prior to that release, she had announced that she was working on her debut album which would be released later in the year. It is with great privilege that we announce the official date for Zimkitha’s debut album “The Black Enigma” as it is set for release on the 18th of September 2024. The album release will be complimented with an intimate start to her tour titled “The Black Enigma Tour” at the prestigious ‘South African…

The rate of music releases has become intense in over the years making it even more difficult to discover new acts unlike before. This has caused a number of great artists to fall within the cracks as at times there is no form of appreciation towards their art. We would like to introduce to you our brand new segment “Fresh Tunes: Africa” which is set to shine light upon great music across Africa from both established acts and emerging acts. In today’s “Fresh Tunes: Africa”, we will be highlighting music from the likes of SimulationRxps, WANO, Ivy Leeg, Rema and…

The Steyn Entertainment family are back with yet another exciting announcement as they continue to roll-out the line-up for their prestigious music festival “Rocking The Daisies” which will host a variety of international superstars, namely Snoh Aalegra and Ayra Starr in Cape Town for a 3 day experience. In the midst of announcing the two international superstars amongst ‘Mick Jenckins’, ‘Smino’ and many more, fans were crying that there wouldn’t get a chance to see Snoh Aalegra and Ayra Starr live as ‘Rocking The Daisies’ is only happening at its homeground which is in Cape Town. The Steyn Entertainment family…

The South African RnB and Alternative scene has vastly grown in over the years especially with the evolution of the evergreen sound. Through this evolution, we have witnessed a rise in new acts and a play of new sounds highlighting the roots of African love and art. Acts that have contributed towards this movement in over the years have since seen a reap in rewards as the community continuously flourishes in the hands of the new generation referencing their craft and impact such as ‘Amarafleur’, ‘Elaine’, ‘Filah Lah Lah’, ‘lordkez’, ‘Thandonje’, ‘Ipeleng’, ‘KLY’, ‘Bongeziwe Mabandla’, ‘Zoë Modiga’, ‘Darkie Fiction’ and…

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…