The Best Southern African Songs Right Now: July 2025 Edition For the music highlights from Southern Africa in July, we dig into alternative genres from Eswatini, South Africa, Mozambique, and beyond. music August 2, 2025
South African Artist Samthing Soweto Is Exactly Who He Thinks He Is On 'Touch Is A Move (Good Morning),' his first full-length album in five years, the generational artist reflects on growth, grit, and grace. music July 4, 2025
Amapiano: The South African Sound That Took Over the World Born in South Africa’s townships in the early 2010s, this genre found its global moment during lockdown, giving people a reason to dance when the world stood still. This video traces its journey. video June 16, 2025
13 South African Hip-Hop Songs About Fatherhood The four new songs in this updated list add even more heartfelt, complex, and candid takes on fatherhood. music June 14, 2025
Yugen Blakrok on Going Global Without Selling Out After six years in Europe, the South African rapper returns withThe Illusion of Being, a new album forged from displacement, discipline, and defiance. music June 5, 2025
Tyla Teams Up With Dancehall Legend Sean Paul for “PUSH 2 START (REMIX)” The collaboration marks the South African singer’s second foray into the dancehall genre, following her song “Jump.” music February 14, 2025
Internet Girl Wants to Be the Biggest Band Out of South Africa Cape Town outfit Internet Girl is finding its sound and is dead-set on bringing it to you. music January 17, 2025
Moonchild Sanelly’s Journey to Ghetto-Funk Greatness With a brand new album out and a clear-sighted plan for world domination, Moonchild Sanelly speaks toOkayAfricaabout how self-belief got her here. music January 10, 2025
The Best Southern African Songs of 2024 The year has been long and eventful, and artists have kept the fresh releases coming. This is just a sample of all the music we enjoyed this year from Southern Africa. music December 19, 2024
Uncle Waffles Drops Surprise EP, ‘4 Da Ho’s’ The Swazi-born, South Africa-based superstar DJ and producer calls the three-track '4 Da Ho's' EP an appreciation piece to her fanbase. music December 6, 2024
25K Wants to Be Remembered As a Pioneer of Pitori Rap With his latest album,Loyal to the Plug: The Life and Times of Don Kilograms,25K is steadily cementing his place among the greats of South African hip-hop. music November 20, 2024
Opinion: Can Tyla Balance Amapiano Authenticity with Global Pop Dreams? For the past year, Tyla has been rewriting the narrative for African artists on the global stage. But, in an industry still learning how to place her, who is she really for? music October 29, 2024
How Nchimunya Wulf Found Healing and Purpose By Building Schools in Zambia Inspired by a personal loss, the Zambian Danish philanthropist returned to her roots to build something meaningful. music October 24, 2024
Opinion: Afrobeats or Amapiano - What's the Best Description for Tyla's Music? The singer is caught somewhere between being South African and making music that can’t be strictly classified as amapiano, while also leveraging the "Afrobeats to the World" push. music October 15, 2024
Tyla Keeps the Momentum of Her Debut Album With Deluxe Version The three new songs on the deluxe version show the South African singer’s versatility as a popstar. music October 11, 2024
Siphiwe Mhlambi’s Jazz Tales Come From the Dust The acclaimed photographer discusses his troubled childhood and early beginnings as his month-long ‘Expressions’ exhibition celebrating South Africa’s jazz icons gets underway. music September 17, 2024
Tamy Moyo’s ‘Bold’ Signals a New Direction Zimbabwean musician Tamy Moyo discusses her new album,Bold, and the music industry in her home country. music September 3, 2024
NALEDI’s Quest for Community in a Faraway Land On her debut EP,Batho, the New York-based South African jazz musician provides a glimpse into the many feelings she has experienced since her arrival in the U.S. music August 7, 2024
Nakhane’s ‘B(l)ind The Sacrifice’ Asks All the Necessary Questions Musician Nakhane gives a modern twist to the story of Abraham and Isaac in their directorial debut. music August 6, 2024
What It’s Like To…Be the First Black Woman to Own and Conduct an Orchestra in South Africa Ofentse Pitse, who also conducts an all-Black ensemble, aims to inspire many generations of Black women to take up classical music. countries July 24, 2024
Eight Southern African Songs That Celebrate Groove Culture In recognition of the current dominance of of “Tshwala Bam,” here are eight other Southern African songs that celebrate partying. music July 11, 2024
