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Nadia Nakai opens up on romance with Toss
Rapper sets record straight, ready to move from AKA shadow
Taking it to the max: The rise and fall of Showmax
The streamer’s bold ventures garnered its cult status and it leaves a lasting legacy in SA
Jesse Clegg: ‘Msaki and I have a deep connection to songwriting’
Grief, loss and rebirth bonded Jesse Clegg and his sonic pal Msaki in creating their collaborative EP Entropy.
Brandon Aura redefines African folk-pop – inspired by Oliver Mtukudzi, Msaki and Zahara
Brandon Aura, fueled by the legacy of Oliver Mtukudzi and inspired by the raw talent of Zahara and the soulful depth of Msaki, is crafting African folk-pop that’s impossible to ignore.
Mockery of “Nants’ Ingonyama” shows ignorance of lived tradition, says Lion King composer Lebo M
Nants’ Ingonyama is not a viral catchphrase; it is royal praise poetry, he says
LISTEN | Former Gomora star Siphesihle Ndaba debuts first co-produced film at Joburg Film Festival
‘Killer Front Page’ actress ‘Cee Cee’ Ndaba expands her footprint into film production
WATCH | Ilano unpacks ‘snatching wigs’ as Big Brother Mzansi’s first openly trans contestant
Ilano, born Langelihle Gumede in Durban, made history as the first openly trans woman on 'Big Brother Mzansi' who consciously chose to keep her sexuality private from viewers and her fellow housemates.
LISTEN | Marah Louw on discipline, unity in music industry
Marah Louw’s journey in South African music has faced countless challenges, a reality few artists truly understand.
FULL LIST | Jazzwrld & Thukuthela lead 2026 Metro FM Music Awards nominations
New Maskandi and Lekompo categories introduced.
IN PICS | Music legends Hotstix, Skwatta Kamp, Mahotella Queens celebrate Gallo 100
‘Gallo centenary means proudly SA music – storytelling, identity, history and groundbreaking moments’
How Mbali Nhlapo’s famous cleaning tagline changed her life
“I am Mbali Nhlapo and I’m a housekeeper” is the sassy tagline that set the TikTok content creator into viral superstardom.
Raise a toast to Gallo’s centenary, legacy of ‘O Nketsang’
If you have ever attended a SA wedding and didn’t dance to 'O Nketsang', did they even get married?
WATCH | Why The City Makoti, Lasizwe, Primo, Robot Boii are the hottest content creators of 2026
Anika Dambuza, Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa and Primo Baloyi have been at the forefront of changing the tide of South African content, using relatability, commentary and consistency to capture the attention of audiences scrolling through their timelines daily.
Local luminaries, global greats: Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek reveals new artists
SPONSORED | Every artist on the line-up has been chosen for their ability to move audiences — emotionally, spiritually and musically, say organisers
Mahoota on passing the baton to amapiano stars and rebirth of Trompies
Members of kwaito group Trompies (Mahoota, Spikiri, Donald Duck, and Jakarumba) pass the baton to new-age amapiano musicians Toss, Scotts Maphuma, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa on their latest project Pantsula For Life.

























