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Zakes Bantwini scoops Grammy win At 65th Award

South African stars celebrate win Zakes Bantwini, Wouter Kellerman and Nomcebo Zikode Zakes Bantwini, Wouter Kellerman and Nomcebo Zikode win in the Best Global Performance category at 65th annual Grammy award ceremony. Nomecebo, best known as the vocalist on worldwide hit Jeruselema and flautist composer Kellerman took home the award for on Sunday for their hit Bayethe. The three South African artists beat out stars such as Burna Boy and […]

today6 — 02 19

Amapiano

Champagne Papi Plays Amapiano

Amapiano Makes Drakes New Album Is Cassper Nyovest Right Speculation is rife as to whether Drake will be dropping an Amapiano track in the near future.  Fanning the flames Casper Nyovest took to Twitter after Champagne Papi dropped his Boohle collaboration Siyathandana to roars from the crowd in NYC. Casper extolled that there would be an Amapiano release from Drake this year stating '... he got a few Mapiano records […]

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Morda

African Electronic Music

Former Black Motion Member In Court

Oh Morda... Alleged Forced Entry Late last December South African tabloid Sunday World, reported that Spirit Motion owner, Moses Nkia Mokgoko, opened a case against former Black Motion member Morda.  At the time Morda's legal representative stated that it didn't make sense to allege Morda forced entry into his own home. A court order dated January 10th between the two parties states that the 'respondent is to restore possession of […]

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Amapiano

Uncle Waffles Heads To Coachella

AMApiano To The World “Crying … vomiting … screaming.” The South African Amapiano star with her team has turned a viral video into a career, showing fans that hard work and a plan truly do pay. Joining an elite list of South Africans that includes DBN GoGo and Black Coffee, Uncle Waffles will perform at the 2023 annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival which is held from 14 to […]

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Donkela host Hanna Hais

African Electronic Music

Hanna Hais Brand New Record Label

Donkela Is Born World Premiere on Drums Radio French Afro Tech mistress Hanna Hais' back catalogue is resplendent with some of the best 6-9 minutes of afrotastic aural eargasms you will find on dance floor in across the globe.  This Sunday we have the honour of premiering Spread Love Hanna's debut release on her new Donkela Records imprint. The powerhouse collaboration with Kenya's hardest working producer Saint Evo with vocalist […]

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African Electronic Music

Wakanda Forever

South Africa Represents Black Panther goes Amapiano Unlimited Soul and EltonK work alongside international mapiano superstar DBN Gogo to produce 2 cuts for the Black Panther 2 Wakanda Forever Soundtrack. The first sees the South African artists Young Stunna and Busiswa, Sino Msolo, and Kaamo Mphela finesse the listener with solid verses and a contagious hook for Love & Loyalty (Believe).  The same artists deliver the second track this time […]

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African Electronic Music

Problem Child Ten83 Announced As The New Black Motion DJ

  Legendary Afrohouse group Black Motion sent the scene into a frenzy when their break up was initially announced.  Denial statements followed, but it seemed the writing was on the wall as Murda began performing internationally as Mörda with flyers stating Black Motion (DJ). Rumours began circulating in June when African electronic music urban legend Kabelo 'Problem Child Ten3' Koma performed alongside Thabo “Smol” Mabongwa.  Captioned Ten83 visits Black Motion […]

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Boddhi Satva

African Electronic Music

Boddhi Satva’s Afro House First

manifestation DJ Mag's Album Of The Month Boddhi Satva's latest album Manifestation is DJ Mag's album of the month A testament to his giving persona and the hard work Boddhi Satva, an ambassador for the global Afro House scene, has been putting in for years.  Unselfishly sharing space, knowledge and time with all who seek to grow and benefit the music. Boddhi said it's a huge honour to be recognised […]

today18 — 06 24

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