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    The Songs You Need to Hear This Week
    Music
    30 May 2025

    The Songs You Need to Hear This Week

    The best African music of the week featuring Kizz Daniel, Seun Kuti, Zuukou Mayzie x Baaba Maal, Ugaboys, Mereba, and more.

    Xduppy, South Africa's Rising Star, Thinks Amapiano Can Get Even Bigger
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    07 May 2025

    Xduppy, South Africa's Rising Star, Thinks Amapiano Can Get Even Bigger

    With DJ Maphorisa by his side, the producer moves between genres and generations to deliver a defining statement on South African sound.

    Listen to Riky Rick’s Posthumous Album ‘Boss Zonke Forever’
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    04 April 2025

    Listen to Riky Rick’s Posthumous Album ‘Boss Zonke Forever’

    Featuring 17 tracks that embody Riky Rick’s fearless spirit, Boss Zonke Forever cements the rapper’s influence on South African music, fashion, and culture.

    Pictured: Nigerian Afropop singer TI Blaze
    Music
    28 February 2022

    TI Blaze Drops 'The Fresh Prince of Lagos' EP Featuring Olamide & Blxckie

    The Nigerian singer-songwriter continues his rise as he delivers a noteworthy debut EP.

    Watch Blxckie and Nasty C’s Music Video For ‘Ye x4’
    Music
    14 June 2021

    Watch Blxckie and Nasty C’s Music Video For ‘Ye x4’

    Blxckie and Nasty C take over infamous Joburg inner city building Ponte in new striking visuals for 'Ye x4'.

    Interview: It’s Blxckie’s Time to Shine
    Music
    09 June 2021

    Interview: It’s Blxckie’s Time to Shine

    In conversation with fast-rising South African hip-hop artist Blxckie about his come-up, breakout year, collaborations and his debut album 'B4Now'.

    Gigi Lamayne Shares New Single Featuring Blxckie and Mi Casa
    Music
    04 June 2021

    Gigi Lamayne Shares New Single Featuring Blxckie and Mi Casa

    Gigi Lamayne shares Blxckie and Mi Casa-assisted single "Feelin U" from her upcoming album 'Mermaids and Stuff'.

    Yemi Alade - OkayAfrica
    USA
    25 May 2021

    Africa Day Celebrations: Concerts Where You Can Turn Up

    From the virtual to the socially-distanced physical, here are three major concerts taking place this Africa Day which feature a host of musical talent.

    Stream Blxckie’s Debut Album ‘B4Now’
    Music
    21 May 2021

    Stream Blxckie’s Debut Album ‘B4Now’

    South African hip-hop artist Blxckie's highly anticipated debut album 'B4Now' is out.

    Blxckie and Nasty C Prove Durban Really Got The Juice in New Single “Ye x4”
    Music
    14 May 2021

    Blxckie and Nasty C Prove Durban Really Got The Juice in New Single “Ye x4”

    Blxckie and Nasty C trade uppish raps in new collaborative banger "Ye x4".

    Blxckie Named Apple Music’s ‘Up Next’ Artist
    Music
    19 March 2021

    Blxckie Named Apple Music’s ‘Up Next’ Artist

    Blxckie announced as the first South African artist to be featured in Apple Music's Up Next programme.

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