Amapiano single ‘SASEZOLA’ has emerged as one of the genre’s fastest-rising releases of 2026, achieving strong chart performances across Southern Africa after gaining traction on TikTok and other ...

Angela Ndambuki spearheads the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) in sub-Saharan Africa. She works closely with her team in Nairobi, Kenya, to champion issues affecting the ...

ACCES has stamped its authority as Africa’s leading music trade event. At the 2019 edition in Accra, the conference brought together more than 1 200 delegates from about 50 countries on the continent ...

In general, culture is considered a fairly coherent set of knowledge resulting from a community’s struggle to resolve various issues, meet their needs and reach ambitions related to comprehension, ...

The nominees for the 2023 edition of the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) have been announced ahead of the gala ceremony at the Durban International Convention Centre on the weekend of 17 and 18 ...

South African Afropop duo Mafikizolo have withstood the tests of time, ranging from losing their founding member, Tebogo Madingoane (in 2004), to the emergence of popular genres such as gqom and ...

Apple Music has released the latest instalment of its Isgubhu DJ Mix series, featuring South African producer and DJ GoldMax. The mix became available exclusively on the platform on 5 June.

The winners of the 2024 South African Music Awards were announced on 2 November at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, South Africa. Grammy winner Tyla took home four awards, winning in the ...

The Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) turns five on 27 July 2018, and celebrates its key achievements on this important anniversary.

As in most areas of the world, the hip hop that has emerged from Lesotho boasts its own distinct characteristics and displays a unique take on the genre. This article provides a condensed look into ...

South African artist Nomisupasta is preparing to return with a new album following a period of reflection and recalibration. Set for release in February 2026, the project marks her first full-length ...

Africa is now very much part of the ongoing global digital music revolution. Its booming music industry in recent years has resulted in the arrival of major international players on the continent. At ...