AKA

So, kwaito, where to from here?

Article Themba Kriger - 17 Jan 2020

"To remain relevant to the current generation, kwaito will need to shape-shift and reinvent itself akin to the evolution of hip-hop. "

Fela in Versace: how popular culture is driving 21st century pan-Africanism

Article Siphokazi Magadla - 25 May 2019

When the AU is making promising strides in realising African integration through the adoption of pop culture, what lessons should be taken from them?

Red Bull Culture Clash: The beat of two cities

Article bogdan TagDiv - 20 Sep 2017

If Atlanta was a taste of what’s to come, Orlando Stadium is going to explode like never before

The church of iNice Time and blessings

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Aug 2017

On their album AKA and Anatii keep the tradition of hip-hop spirituality and prosperity

Be Careful What You Wish For: AKA & Anatii

Videos Malcolm Sekgothe - 31 Jul 2017

South African rappers AKA and Anatii speak to the M&G about their new collaborative album 'Be Careful What You Wish For'.

The weekly pop sack: Good looks, messy looks and the looks of AKA

Article Kuntha Ndimande - 26 May 2017

'Is Katy Perry complicit in creating an image that glamorises abusive threads of behaviour towards women?'

Heard it on the radio: Musicians need the airwaves to make it

Article bogdan TagDiv - 21 Mar 2017

Artists may one day make it by releasing their music on the internet, but radio is still king.

For better or worse, SA rap has become all about the money

Article bogdan TagDiv - 24 Feb 2017

Dodging politics, the new struggle for local hip-hop artists is for freedom through material wealth

#CulturePop: A weekend of taking losses — Nzimande, Mandoza, Brangelina and AKA

Article Kuntha Ndimande - 26 Sep 2016

Fees didn’t fall, the kwaito star did, the star couple are heading that way, and the rapper suggested it.

Can we get more South Africa in our hip-hop? It’s time to stop picking up stompies.

Article Govan Whittles - 12 Aug 2016

The United States’ influence on culture is far-reaching, and Mzansi rappers have not escaped its clutches.

‘Niggaz’ are scared of revolution: Some artists avoid rocking the boat

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 12 Aug 2016

Some artists are taking the rap for nailing their political colours to the mast while steering clear of negative 'political repercussions'

Entertainment News: Creator of Wallander crime novels dies

Article Arts Desk Reuters - 5 Oct 2015

From Cassper Nyovest's response to AKA to Anton Kannemeyer's latest exhibition, we look at the news that had us talking.

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