Pioneering South African hip-hop artist Linda “ProKid” Mkhize has died at the age of 37 after suffering a seizure attack. According to a statement released by his family on Thursday morning, Pro die...
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South Africans are still in shock following reports that popular gospel artist Sfiso Ncwane has died. It is reported that he died on Monday around 9:00 at Life Fourways Hospital in Johannesburg. Although detail...
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In a day where there are less and less traditional Ndebele music groups, let alone groups that are heavily influenced by own cultures or traditions, the place known as the place where the sun rises, Mpumalanga ...
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Kwaito singer Mduduzi Tshabalala, popularly known as Mandoza, has died after a long battle with cancer. It is reported that he died on Sunday on his way to hospital after experiencing trouble breathing. Mandoza...
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Earlier this week the SABC announced that as of the 12th of May, its radio stations, which command millions of listeners, will play 90% local music. “Following extensive and successful engagements with so...
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The 8th SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards have come and gone. Below is the list of winners: BEST GOSPEL ACCAPELA: TGC FAMILY BEST GOSPEL COMEDY: NOKULUNGA DLADLA BEST GOSPEL NEWCOMER: MAHALIA BUCHANAN BEST GOSPEL ...
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Popular Durban Kwaito group Big Nuz has lost one of its members, R Mashesha, who died on Friday following a long illness. According to reports, Mashesha died of complications arising from an operation he recent...
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Popular maskandi artist Mtshengiseni Gcwensa (iNdidane) has died. Details surrounding his death are still sketchy. However, it is reported that he died on Monday morning following a long battle with an undisclo...
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A week ahead of its expected June 2nd release date, ASAP Rocky has dropped his much awaited second album titled At.Long.Last.Asap. Hours before the release he announced on his Twitter feed that the album would ...
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Below is a comprehensive list of winners of the 13th South African Traditional Music Achievement (SATMA) Awards which were held at the Mmabatho Convention Centre in the North West Province during the weekend of the end of September, South Africa’s heritage month: Best Afro Soul – Daniel brothers Best Reggae – Ras Obrigado Lenga Best Praise Singer of the year – Malume Tau Best Poet – Venda boy Poet Best Traditional Dance Group – Nomtiti Best... Read more »
