South Africans Heartbroken as the TicketPro Dome Closes
South Africans have taken to social media with heavy hearts to relive their memories of the Ticketpro Dome. This comes as RX Venue Management announced that the country’s largest indoor arena has been sold to a third party which does not operate in the event space. In a statement released on Twitter, they said, “It […]
Kanye West Holds Private Listening Session In Las Vegas For ‘Donda’, Touted As His Best Album In Years
Reports are that Kanye West’s upcoming album, Donda, is so good, some are already calling it his best album in years. On Sunday, 18 July 2021, the “Through The Wire” hit maker hosted a private and exclusive – strictly invite only – listening session for his upcoming album in Las Vegas. Despite strict rules that […]
DJ Stokie Extends His Journey By Empowering Animators, With Superman Cover Art Competition
DJ Stokie uses his platform to showcase his Sowetan roots and uplifts local talent. The artist has launched a competition that will highlight black animators in South Africa. The Superman Cover Art competition is an extension of his annual two-day event titled DJ Stokie’s Annual Christmas Party which the hitmaker uses as a charity drive […]
AKA Releases Statement on the Death of His Fiancée
“I wish to convey my gratitude to all the people who have supported me during this difficult time in my life.” – AKA shares his feelings regarding the loss of his fiancée, Anele Tembe. Speaking publicly for the first time following the untimely passing of his fiancée, Anele Tembe, AKA released a statement through his […]
DStv is on the hunt for two presenters to be the face of their new YouTube show
DStv, is bringing their weekly ‘what to watch guides’ to life in a bid to offer their customers more information on the best movies and shows to indulge in. By launching a new YouTube series on their channel, this new format hopes to bring all of DStv’s content together in the form of snackable highlights […]
Zoocci Coke Dope takes on Executive Role at STAY LOW Records
STAY LOW Records has officially partnered with independent record label PiFF Audio. Under the terms of the partnership, producer extraordinaire and music savant Zoocci Coke Dope will assume a record label executive role, alongside STAY LOW Records label head, Vaughn Thiel. Zoocci Coke Dope, real name Sibabalwe Fiphaz, has been one of the country’s best […]
Sony Music Africa launches new business skills programme for female music leaders
Partnership with pan-African not-for-profit, Women of Music Business (WOMB), will offer female artists and managers masterclasses on financial literacy, philanthropy and social investment Sony Music Africa has partnered with a not-for-profit pan-African women empowerment platform, The Women of Music Business (WOMB), to launch a new ‘masterclass’ training programme, supporting women working in the African music industry […]
Global Influencer Agency Bloc13 Launched in South Africa
International brand influencer agency Bloc13 has officially launched in Johannesburg, South Africa and has become home to the agency and fashion holding house for brands such as Fashionova, Oh Polly and PrettyLittleThing. The company will further evolve into different segments of entertainment. From podcasting to signing local rising stars including artists and media personalities under its […]
The Art of the Listening Experience with TaoTronics
I was a child of cassette tapes, then CDs – although I don’t recall ever having a CD player. My father said “I love you” with music. As a first-generation American child, the US summer holiday meant new mixtapes from my dad to keep me company as I flew from New York (eventually Washington DC) […]
Priddy Ugly to head up Stay Low x GAS partnership
STAY LOW – Steyn Entertainments Record label and management company – has officially partnered with independent record label Global African Sounds (GAS). Under the terms of the partnership, seasoned musician and GAS founder Priddy Ugly assumes a record label executive position of the venture, alongside Stay Low record label head, Vaughn Thiel. Priddy Ugly, real […]
Wizkid to headline the Friends of Amstel virtual festival
The 2021 edition of the Friends of Amstel festival has been announced and Wizkid is to headline the show. Despite social distancing, Amstel is still bringing friends together with the best in entertainment in weekly performances, streamed and broadcast to your home. Known for his artistry in effortlessly combining Afrobeats sounds with Hip Hop, R&B […]
Nasty C to appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
On Friday 26 February, Nasty C will appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Together with Ari Lennox, he will perform their collaboration, “Black and White”, off his 2020 album, Zulu Man With Some Power. In June 2020, Nasty C performed his socially-conscious song, They Don’t, on Late Night With Seth Meyers. He returns to American television — […]