Inkabi Zezwe and Butan unveil their capsule collection
Inkabi Zezwe, made up of rappers Sjava and Big Zulu, have unveiled their capsule collection with Butan. The musicians, both born in Bergville in KwaZulu-Natal, drew inspiration from their hometown in the design, paying homage to elder generations with the collection. The once-off collection will be made available later this month and captures the duality […]
“Sponono” is the next single from AKA’s posthumous release, Mass Country
“Sponono” is the latest single to be released from AKA’s posthumous album Mass Country. The single is the fifth from the album and the second since the artist’s untimely in March. Garnering over 2.6 million streams already, the single has already been certified gold. Produced by 031 CHOPPA, Xivonaki Manzini as well as Tshupo Khutsoane, […]
Sjava takes us into his world with new documentary, The Evolution of Sjava
Sjava has recently closed off the first leg of the Isibuko Tour in Durban and has celebrated the milestone in his career with the release of a documentary titled “The Evolution of Sjava.” He begins the video talking about how he began making music, saying, “It’s always been music. According to my granny and aunt, […]
Sjava Releases His Long Awaited Third Album Isibuko
Sjava has finally released his long awaited third album, Isibuko, which translates to ‘mirror’ in IsiZulu. The album is being well received by the masses, with Sjava receiving high praise for putting together a beautiful album. Clocking in at 1 hour and 13 minutes, the album consists of 18 songs. Produced predominantly by esteemed producer Ruff, who […]
Ebro in South Africa
Apple Music’s Global Editorial Head of Hip Hop and R&B, Ebro Darden, a longtime champion of music and artists emerging from across Africa, recently visited South Africa as part of his ongoing exploration of the continent. During his visit, he spent time with some of the nation’s most gifted young artists in Johannesburg and Cape […]
Ebro features YoungstaCPT, Shane Eagle, and Sjava on Rap Life
Ebro Darden was recently in the country. For those who are unfamiliar with the OG, he’s a radio veteran on one of New York’s most popular stations; Hot 97. He was appointed the Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B earlier this year for Apple Music and also hosts a show on the platform titled […]
Burna Boy and Sjava added to AFROPUNK Joburg 2019 lineup
Big news! #AFROPUNKJoburg has added Burna Boy, Sjava, The Kwani Experience, and more to their 2019 lineup. Announcing the headline acts and first wave of artists added to the lineup earlier this year, they’ve added a few African giants to our Afropunk Joburg experience for 2019. Burna Boy has had an incredible year; releasing his […]
Listen to the Black Panther Album
The Black Panther Album has officially dropped. Check out the likes of Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboyQ, 2chainz alongside South Africa’s own Saudi, Sjava, Yugen Blackrok and Babes Wodumo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvO1XHoDK8s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaY7T4nmUdc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeviamHChy0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W27TlNJV8Hk