Zuko Komisa Image: X South African vocalist Naledi Aphiwe has released a tribute song in honour of the late Afropop singer Winnie Khumalo. Winnie, who died at home following a brief illness on Tuesday, was widely known for her famous song 'Live My Life'. She was 51 years old. She was well-known for her extensive musical career, which began in the 1980s, and she also participated in popular South African […]
Zuko Komisa Image: Lupe Fiasco on Instagram Grammy Award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco will become the first rapper to have a professorship at Johns Hopkins University. The Chicago rapper has revealed that he will serve as a visiting professor at Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Institute. Lupe will teach a rap course as part of the acclaimed university's new four-year hip hop program which will begin at the Peabody Conservatory in 2025. […]
Bulelwa Hoala Image: @winnie_khumalo on Instagram Celebrities have taken to social media to express their shock and sadness following the sudden death of singer Winnie Khumalo (51) on Tuesday. Winnie's recording label Kalawa Jazmee Records released a statement in which they confirmed Winnie's passing and acknowledged the singer's remarkable contribution to the South African music scene. In 2008 Winnie released her hugely successful album Just Wanna Live My Life under […]
Bulelwa Hoala Image: @KayaNews on X South African singer Winnie Khumalo has passed away at the age of 51. The family of the Afropop singer confirmed the news of her death on Tuesday afternoon. Family representative, Tshepi Rakeepile, told the SABC that the ‘Live My Life’ hitmaker died after a short illness. “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our dearly beloved sister and friend. She passed away […]
Zuko Komisa Image: @musakeys on Instagram Musa Keys is making waves on the global scene and getting off to a great start in 2025. The prominent South African musician, producer and songwriter has revealed that he will be the main act during his debut American performance. Musa Keys reached a noteworthy turning point in his musical career in 2024 when the Recording Industry Association of America awarded him his first […]
Zuko Komisa Image: @naledi_aphiwe_ on Instagram South African singer, Naledi Aphiwe Mnyongwane had an unpleasant experience with fans over the weekend at Mthandeni’s Summer Experience held at eMdletsheni in KZN. Naledi became well-known on social media after a TikTok video of her singing with her classmates backing her up went viral. The same video got her a sample on American singer Chris Brown’s song Shooter and she has been one of the […]
Katlego Sekhu Image: Instagram/@nkosazana_daughter Nkosazana Daughter’s management team has issued a public warning regarding a breach involving one of her booking numbers, 071 488 9381, which has been hacked. “The perpetrator has been posing as her management, soliciting payments by sending invoices with personal account details instead of the official company account details,” the team explained. They urged all clients to refrain from making payments to unauthorised accounts. “We strongly […]
Zuko Komisa Image | @unclewaffles_/Instagram Uncle Waffles maintains her ascent around the world by landing a highly sought-after place in Apple Music's New Year's Eve festivities. Uncle Waffles, who is well-known for her thrilling live performances and her crucial contribution to the globalization of Amapiano, will take the stage at Apple Music Live: NYE. Along with other international superstars, she will be ending an incredible year. Uncle Waffles has received […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Davido/Branda Fassie /X In his most recent single, "Funds", Nigerian musician Davido samples the popular song Vuli'ndlela by the late Brenda Fassie. Davido will soon release his fourth full-length album in six years. The release of "Funds," a new single featuring rap artist Odumodublvck and vocalist Chike, has officially kicked off the release of 5ive, the Afrobeats superstar's fifth studio album. The single and music video […]
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