WAV Festival is back in January 2027, expanding to a second South African city for its sophomore edition and bringing its celebration of R&B to Cape Town and Pretoria. Founded by Africa Creative Agency (ACA), WAV returns to Cape Town on Saturday, 2 January 2027, before making its Pretoria debut at SunBet Arena on Sunday, 3 January […]
If Nomalanga Shozi kept appearing on your Paris Fashion Week feed or you found yourself asking, “Who’s that girl with the Afro?” – mystery solved. Shozi spent the week turning Paris into her latest fashion playground – moving between front rows, designer fittings and global fashion moments with her signature Afro and a distinctly African point of […]
Zanele Muholi opens Sibaningi at the Market Photo Workshop in Newtown on Saturday 17 October 2026. The exhibition runs until 5 December. It marks 20 years of Faces and Phases, the portrait series Muholi started in Johannesburg in 2006, and it includes the launch of a book on the same body of work. Sibaningi is a Muholi Art Institute production, curated […]
With under 2 weeks to go, the energy is building as thousands of festival-goers get ready for a full day of music, connection and good vibes. On Saturday, 3 October 2026, Wild Waters in Ekurhuleni will transform into the ultimate playground for music lovers, with more than 120 local and international artists and DJs taking […]
After years of shaping South Africa’s electronic music landscape through meticulous production, acclaimed remixes, and a sound that refuses to sit comfortably inside a single genre, FKA MASH enters his most definitive chapter yet with EXITECHNO, his debut full-length album released via his own imprint, September Bloom, through Platoon. Rooted in Soweto and built from the musical instincts he […]
Loatinover Pounds steps into a new chapter with Ground 2 Glory, a deeply personal album tracing the distance between where he started, what it took to get here and the person he is becoming along the way. Following Pray 4 Pitori, an album firmly rooted in the identity, sound and spirit of Pretoria, Ground 2 Glory turns the lens inward. […]
Following a career defined by powerful storytelling, emotional depth and an unmistakable vocal presence, The Other Side Tour invites audiences to experience Langa Mavuso beyond the expected -exploring the music, emotions and perspective that exist on the other side of the artist and his journey. The tour officially kicks off on 2 October 2026 at the Kumalo Turpin Gallery, presented by Stella Artois, before travelling to Emperors Palace in Johannesburg on 24 October. At its heart, The Other Side Tour is about creating a space where audiences can connect with Langa Mavuso through his music in a deeper and more intimate way. Known for music that explores love, identity, vulnerability, heartbreak and personal transformation, Langa has consistently used his artistry to tell stories that resonate beyond the stage. The tour provides an opportunity to bring those stories to life through a carefully curated live experience. Rather than simply presenting a collection of songs, The Other Side Tour is designed as a journey – moving audiences through different emotional landscapes while showcasing the musicianship, performance and artistry that have become synonymous with Langa’s live shows. Audiences can expect a performance that moves between the intimate and the expansive, with Langa’s vocals and storytelling at the centre of the experience. As the tour moves from city to city, it promises to be a celebration of where Langa Mavuso has been, where he is now and the artistic territory that lies ahead. The Other Side Tour takes a journey through a decade-long career of music that is filled with love and healing. The tour will explore the extensive catalogue from Liminal Sketches to Therapy: The Other Side. Audiences can expect all […]
Award-winning Amapiano superstar Young Stunna continues his evolution as one of South Africa’s most influential voices with the release of his new single, “Balinde”, featuring acclaimed rapper and singer Blxckie. The release offers fans another compelling glimpse into Young Stunna’s forthcoming sophomore album, BUSISIWE, one of the year’s most anticipated South African music projects. “Balinde” is a masterful blend of […]
Y (previously known as YFM), the heartbeat of Joburg’s youth culture, is bringing LYFE back this summer with an unapologetic celebration of music, culture and the sounds shaping South Africa right now. Taking place on Saturday, 31st October 2026 returning to Marks Park, Emmarentia, LYFE 2026 will showcase an exciting line-up that puts South African […]
In 2026, Gallo Record Company celebrates 100 years of shaping, preserving and championing the sound of African music – a remarkable century that has seen the company become an integral part of the soundtrack of generations. To mark this extraordinary milestone, Gallo will bring Gallo 100: The Sound of a Century to Cape Town on 15 December 2026, transforming the […]
