There is a quiet confidence that comes from knowing exactly who you are. That confidence defines Mayten, an Afrobeats artist from Pretoria whose music carries the weight of self-discovery, resilience, and truth. Even his name tells part of his story. Inspired by his birthday, May 10th, it serves as a reminder…
South African singer Tyla’s most recent hit, “Bliss,” directed by Director X, has been released. The image, which depicts Tyla escaping into a moment of joyful release, is set against a beautiful desert backdrop. Through close-ups and direct-to-camera situations, the video displays her sensitive side while fusing sensuous closeness with exploding images.…
Xowié, a young singer-songwriter from South Africa, has been revealed by Apple Music as the newest artist to be featured in its Up Next artist development program in South Africa. Originating in KwaZulu-Natal, Xowié’s music is influenced by a wide range of styles, including pop, reggae, and R&B. Themes of self-confidence, body…
Tems and Tyla have made their way to becoming members of Spotify’s Billions Club. Tems, a Nigerian vocalist, joined the esteemed list for contributing to Future’s “WAIT FOR U,” a song featuring Canadian superstar Drake and American rap artist Future. Pop-piano star Tyla’s 2023 hit song “Water” became her the first African artist…
Shekhinah has fans on the edge of their seats as she continues to keep details of her upcoming album under wraps. With no official release date or tracklist revealed, anticipation is at an all-time high. She recently addressed candidly about the enormous sum of money needed to create her eagerly anticipated…
South African star Tyla launches Detty December by unveiling the official music video for “Shake Ah,” an upbeat single from the deluxe version of her debut album, TYLA+. The song features collaborations with emerging South African artists Tony Duardo, EZ Maestro, and Optimist. Shot in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the video…
‘Ghana Yoo’ is a cross-cultural symphony for Ghana & South Africa paying homage to Ebo Taylor The much-anticipated single ‘Ghana Yoo’ has officially been released, showcasing the unique collaboration between some of the finest talents from Ghana and South Africa. This vibrant track brings together the seasoned artistry of Ghanaian musicians…
Keyshia Cole, an American singer-songwriter, actress, television personality, and singer, will perform live for a limited series of concerts in September. The ‘Keyshia Cole: Live in South Africa‘ tour will stop in three cities: North West, Pretoria, and Cape Town. Fans will get to see her compelling stage presence and soul-stirring…
Award-winning South African musician and composer Thandiswa Mazwai has described her birth as one tainted with struggles and revolutions as a time of youth uprisings. According to her, she is a “wild” woman with heroic traits like the South African activist Winnie Mandela. Speaking in a chit-chat with Spotify, Thandiswa disclosed…
Tyla’s song “Water” has won the 2024 Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance. Asake and Olamide, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and Davido with Musa Keys were also nominated in this category, which is being introduced for the first time. Three brand-new categories, including Best Alternative Jazz Album and Best Pop…