Afropop superstar Mr Eazi has shared his long-awaited debut album, The Evil Genius, out now via the artist’s own emPawa Africa imprint. Recorded between Ouidah and Cotonou, Benin; Kigali, Rwanda; Accra and Kokrobite, Ghana; Lagos, Nigeria; London; Los Angeles; and New York City, The Evil Genius features some of Mr Eazi’s most personal work, as he dives deeply into subjects like love, betrayal, loneliness, and family, expressed through three […]
In a world yearning for messages of hope and love, musical trailblazer Sifiso Mbatha emerges once again with a soul-stirring masterpiece, Siyathandana. The Zulu phrase, which translates to “we love each other/one another,” encapsulates the essence of this captivating song that delves deep into the theme of divine affection and human response. At its core, Siyathandana is an anthem of reassurance, […]
In “Umntwana Ongaphakathi” (The Child Inside), we immerse ourselves in a tale of self-discovery and healing, chronicling the poignant journey of the lead character, Khumbula (played by Bongeziwe himself). Set within the raw confines of a derelict home and a murky tavern, our narrative unearths the tumultuous relationship between Khumbula and the tangible representation of […]
Today the 5 times SAMA nominated Azana releases her single and video for Shona Malanga (Days go by) which marks the start of her singles which will build up to IGAGU her album release on the 27th of October. Azana has featured on some big South African tracks with producers such as Sun-El Musician, Prince […]
Artist, Writer, Singer and Performer, TAWVN, compassionately known as ‘Africa’s protected diamond and a hedged in rarity’, has released her latest music video titled “Ngizok’bamba”. Inspired by the role that African women play (and played) in the Zulu kingdom, namely Princess Mkabayi kaJama, the music video represents a balance between the positive feminine and positive masculine energies. Both […]
Nasty C makes a return with the release of new visuals for his latest hit “Born To Win” featuring Emtee from his recent 2022 project, “Ivyson Army Tour Mixtape”. The Nani Chehore-directed video shows the two acclaimed rappers performing in the famous streets of Johannesburg, South Africa with beautiful palm trees, buildings, and a beachside […]
South African artist, Dope Saint Jude, marks Pride Month with new single “Alphas” out now via Platoon. The track “Alphas” subverts the “alpha male” rhetoric that has dominated the internet for the last few years. This mischievous song showcases a cheeky attitude towards heteronormativity. It redefines what “alpha” means by playfully suggesting that an Alpha […]
Taken of his ground-breaking hip hop project The4Mula, RONDA is a standout single which fully shows off Blxckie’s rap ability through his gifted rhymes and ingenious flows. Produced by Swervo and written by Blxckie, RONDA is an intelligent sports reference that Blxckie bodies in the rap form, where he boldly proclaims his undeniable place as the greatest in the game. […]
In this era of collaboration, a special music video has emerged from Sun-El Musician and Msaki with “Follow The Sunset”, a reimagined version of the hit song, “Ubomi Abumanga”, featuring the voice of nature. Recorded with all the glory of an African sunset on Llandudno Beach in Cape Town, Sun-El’s musical genius and Msaki’s stunning vocals […]
uZibandlela (December) in the modern sphere of IsiZulu Culture is home to two rites of passage: uMemulo (the “21 st Birthday” womanhood initiation) and uMembeso (the traditional wedding). In harmonic unison with the unwritten traditional calendar, SAMA Award Nominated singer-songwriter, Azana, compliments her latest single “Zalabantu” with an evocative music video. Reimagining the contextual nuance […]
