South African multiplatinum-selling artist and Amapiano heavyweight Mr JazziQ, will team up with Thesiix, Don Deeya, Magwe and Shazz RSA for “KATALIA”, an upcoming Amapiano single released through ONErpm and set to bring together the genre’s evolving sound, South African’s street culture and the country’s vibrant stance car movement. The record will introduce a playful but deliberate concept centered on a woman named KATALIA, […]
The Jazzy Joburg Market is set to return in 2026 as part of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz weekend, bringing together creativity, entrepreneurship, culture and community at the Sandton International Convention Centre. Following the success of the 2025 edition, which brought 25 local SMMEs into the heart of the Joy of Jazz experience, the […]
South African music stars Nadia Nakai and Toss are joining forces for their highly anticipated collaborative EP, Do’s & Dont’s – a project exploring the challenges, misunderstandings and unspoken rules that come with modern relationships. The project stems from a viral moment that captured the attention of fans earlier this year, when Nadia Nakai and Toss shared a kiss in Toss’s music video, which dropped on Valentine’s Day. The intimate moment immediately sparked dating rumours and speculation about the nature of their relationship, creating intrigue around the pair and setting the stage for their unexpected musical collaboration. Built around the idea of two people falling for each other despite coming from completely different backgrounds, Do’s & Dont’s brings together Toss’s perspective from the hood and Nadia Nakai’s suburban upbringing. Their contrasting worlds influence how they communicate, express love, handle conflict and understand loyalty. Across the project, Nadia and Toss take listeners through the different stages of a relationship -from attraction and excitement […]
Acclaimed South African singer, songwriter and guitarist Jabulile Majola enters a new chapter with the release of IPASI, his expansive second album that explores identity, self-discovery, growth, change, love, heartbreak, vulnerability, gratitude and connection. Developed through Majola’s continued creative evolution, the album captures an artist examining who he is, where he has come from and who he is […]
Today, Netflix announced an expansive slate of local series and films to celebrate a decade of showcasing South African stories that supported more than 8,000 jobs through partnerships with over 30 local production companies. The slate was unveiled at a press showcase in Rosebank, Johannesburg, where Netflix executives, filmmakers and on-screen talent gathered to mark […]
South African singer/songwriter Lusanda has been named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Ambassador of the Month, an honour that arrives alongside the release of her new single “Lunchbox,” out this Friday, September 11. “Lunchbox” closes out “By The Time I Wake Up”, a three-track body of work, opening with “Progress” and continuing with the new fan-favorite title […]
Following a successful first edition, the Mayonie Festival is bringing its second-year celebration to Johannesburg, with music lovers set for a full day of world-class Afro-house and electronic sounds at Constitution Hill on 29 November 2026. Founded by South African music heavyweight Zakes Bantwini, the Mayonie Open Air has established itself as a celebration of […]
After years of bringing his energy to notable Amapiano records and stages, Uncool MC is stepping further into his own soundwith “Setla,” released Friday, 4 September 2026, with gamma. Meaning “move your body” or “dance,” “Setla” marks a new chapter for Uncool MC and introduces his upcoming solo EP, set for release on 25 September […]
Alf Kumalo occupied a singular space in South African photography. He was not merely a documenter but a visual archivist of dignity in an era engineered to strip it away. At FNB Art Joburg 2026, the exhibition THE WOMEN’S MARCH TO FREEDOM, presented by MBR Projects in collaboration with the Alf Kumalo Estate, offers a timely […]
Following the 28th edition of the Centre for Creative Arts’s JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience in Durban, the acclaimed festival expands access to groundbreaking contemporary dance by bringing a selection of the JOMBA! festival’s most celebrated productions to Johannesburg audiences. The carefully curated four-night season celebrates exceptional contemporary dance. Running from 9–12 September 2026, the programme […]
