One year has gone by since the passing of rapper Riky Rick after taking his own life February 23 2022
With the music genre turning 50 this year, SA hip-hop is still one of the most streamed in the country. Here are the top 10 artists right now
Coca-Cola announces the return of Coke Studio Africa, which will be teaming up with some of the best local talent
Unveiling yet another one of his entrepreneurial lanes, the rapper’s new boxing venture is proving popular but fans think it needs higher production values
Conversations about genre and sticking out in a room full of people were moot for the hip-hop star, writes Shingai Darangwa
Monster hits and expressive deep cuts from HHP’s extensive catalog, ranked from best to very good by Sabeo Mkhabela
Jabba was an an innovator who paved a lane and nurtured a genre, but he only ever wanted to be a Maftown hero
The local music industry can’t place the blame for its current state solely on the Covid-19 pandemic; it’s been in a mess for a while
South Africa’s newest stars have turned to the internet and cultivated cult followings to launch themselves onto the global music scene
Belonging doesn’t come for free, but this Motswako heavyweight’s fans don’t mind paying the price
An exhibition performance in Pretoria brought out the fans to get a taste of the real thing
‘I don’t think I have a cooking style yet; I’m still figuring myself out’
Having a good time can be anything from wild parties, music and fine food to a yoga retreat or hiking on the peaceful Wild Coast
Drawing inspiration from his personal experiences, comic Robby Collins is landing knockout punches to the nation’s collective funny bone
Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh’s dual release of a politically charged record and book was influenced by his father.
Dodging politics, the new struggle for local hip-hop artists is for freedom through material wealth
From student protests to celebrity tiffs, Twitter made sure SA got their bite-sized outrage, rants and reflections trending, writes Sthembiso Sithole.
Cassper sets his sights on Orlando Stadium while Black Coffee guns for a Grammy.
From Cassper Nyovest’s response to AKA to Anton Kannemeyer’s latest exhibition, we look at the news that had us talking.
From Cassper Nyovest’s new track "Ashes 2 Ashes" to Hollywood novelist Jackie Collins’s death, here’s what has been making headlines this weekend.
From Rihanna’s new boyfriend to DJ Black Coffee being booked for Coachella, here’s what’s been making news.
From AKA slapping Cassper Nyovest to the reactions of new biopic ‘Straight Outta Compton’, we round-up entertainment news that had us talking.
The TV presenter has confirmed her relationship with rap star Cassper Nyovest but denied reports that the two are set to get married.
The MTV awards are out to reward those who have helped put the continent on the global music map
South Africa and Nigeria have the most nominees for this years’s MTV Africa Music awards, which are taking place in Durban on July 18.
Warning against recycling SA rappers, Tseliso Monaheng says if hip hop doesn’t let enough new blood in, the scene will become a "festering s***hole".
From a powerful prose of a writer to the cancellation of music shows, we look at how the recent attacks have shaken up the arts.
Hip hop artist Cassper Nyovest and pop trio Beatenberg lead the music pack with five SAMA nominations each.