Dbn Gogo
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How Amapiano’s first lady is defining her own lane
Nobantu Vilakazi cements her solo era with ‘Abafana Base Goli’, a bold anthem blending township truth and irresistible grooves
Diary: We The 99 People’s Summit; Universe on stage in Cape Town; Mosax at the the Reef Hotel
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Chanel in Senegal: Fashioning links with Africa
The luxury French brand has set a precedent with its first show on the continent held in Dakar
The evolution of amapiano
Sound that has taken the world by storm is in danger of dying out in a lacklustre industry
The top 10 amapiano tunes rocking the streets
They range from Uncle Waffles’ single ‘Tanzania’ in 10th place to Mas Musiq’s ‘Sengizwile’ at No 1
The rise and rise of the queens of amapiano
In a music industry often ruled by men, SA’s latest popular dance genre is ushering in a new era of inclusion
The Samas fiasco and a moment of reckoning for South African music
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
Why we gotta let the people groove
Our arts writer reflects on attending Afropunk with a new appreciation for human encounters, courtesy of the national lockdown
Dbn Gogo:The groove must go on
Gaan aan: Dbn Gogo’s love of partying gives her the energy to keep working the club scene and get the crowd dancing. (Courtesy Sumo)