Coca-Cola Brings Back Global Music Platform ‘Coke Studio’ To South Africa
Coca-Cola is bringing back Coke Studio™, a music platform that builds on the programme originally launched in Pakistan in 2008, to South Africa. The global Coke Studio programme is digital-first, always-on, and provides an opportunity for creative talents to partner, create and deliver new and exc
AKA Taps In Nasty C For New Collaboration “Lemons (Lemonade)”
Since his very public private life woes, AKA has been on a comeback of sorts with every release. While he has never quite reached the heights of his previous streak, there’s a concerted effort from the “Fela In Versace” hitmaker to re-establish himself as the trailblazing superstar he sees him
African Artist Asake Makes Apple Music History
Afrobeats artist Asake had a record-breaking weekend on Apple Music with the release of his debut album, Mr. Money With The Vibe. Upon its release, the album broke the record for the biggest opening day for an African album in Apple Music history. Mr. Money With The Vibe sees Asake lean into th
Apple Music announces Mr JazziQ as the latest Isgubhu cover star
Apple Music today announced prolific Amapiano producer and DJ, Mr JazziQ (real name Tumelo Manyoni) as the next Isgubhu cover star. With the release of his highly-anticipated debut album ALL YOU NEED IS PIANO (2022), available to stream on Apple Music in Spatial Audio, Mr JazziQ reinforces h
Justin Bieber Cancels Remaining South Africa Tour Dates
Just months after returning to his Justice World Tour, Justin Bieber is calling it quits for the remaining leg of his South Africa run. The announcement comes months after he postponed several dates after his Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis. The Canadian “Peaches” artist took to Instagram to anno
Sampa The Great: EQUAL Africa artist for September
Spotify today announced the addition of Zambian-born songwriter, poet and rapper, Sampa The Great to its list of EQUAL Africa artists who are taking African music to the world. EQUAL provides a diverse range of female musicians in Africa with the resources they need to accelerate their career p
Lelowhatsgood & Dee Traits debut “Demon’s Kiss”
This August, Lelowhatsgood announced the upcoming release of 7-track joint EP, Next Level with Dee Traits. Today, the first official single of the EP, “Demon’s Kiss” is available across digital streaming platforms Comprised by BlaqMystique (S’fundo L Gcaba) and Roy (Mpendulo
Apple Music’s ‘The Dotty Show’ to feature Africa Rising talent
Apple Music 1’s ‘The Dotty Show’ features Dotty interviewing the artists lighting up Apple Music with the biggest tracks across hip-hop, dancehall, Afrobeats and everything in between, from across the globe. On the last Wednesday of each month she hosts a special feature on her Wo
Maglera Doe Boy Announced as Apple Music Up Next Artist in South Africa
South African rapper Maglera Doe Boy (real name Tokelo Moyakhe) is the latest recipient of Apple Music’s Up Next program, a local version of the global emerging artist platform that launched early in 2021. Having recently signed a distribution deal with Universal Music South Africa, Maglera re
Here Are the 2022 SA Music Awards Winners
The entire list of winners for this year’s SA Music Awards (SAMAs), which is the 28th edition of said awards, were announced at a ceremony held at the Sun City Superbowl in Rustenburg on 28 August. The award ceremony consisted of two legs, with the first group of winners being announced at the s