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Big Flexa Star Costa Titch Tragedy

more than an artist Rapper, dancer, choreographer, producer, and performer The weekend brought the tragic news of the passing of Constantinos Tsobanoglou aka Costa Titch, a well-known South African artist.  He passed away after collapsing on stage at the height of his festival performance.  Although he was young - just 28 years old - he lost consciousness and had to be helped by emergency personnel. Despite coming back to consciousness after a brief period, he quickly collapsed again for a second […]

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Afrohouse

Black Coffee’s Historic Debut

Dreams Do Come True NYC Get Ready... Announcing what has to be one of the biggest shows of his career; South African megastar Black Coffee took to Twitter to share that the NY leg of his upcoming tour would stop at Madison Square Gardens, making him the first South African artist to headline at the iconic venue. The eagerly awaited October show, Black Coffee's largest US show to date, will feature a 360 stage, surprise guests and a 12-piece orchestra. […]

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African Electronic Music

Zakes Bantwini scoops Grammy win At 65th Award

South African stars celebrate win Zakes Bantwini, Wouter Kellerman and Nomcebo Zikode Zakes Bantwini, Wouter Kellerman and Nomcebo Zikode win in the Best Global Performance category at 65th annual Grammy award ceremony. Nomecebo, best known as the vocalist on worldwide hit Jeruselema and flautist composer Kellerman took home the award for on Sunday for their hit Bayethe. The three South African artists beat out stars such as Burna Boy and Eddy Kenzo for the win in their category.   Osama vocalist […]

today6 — 02 12

Amapiano

Champagne Papi Plays Amapiano

Amapiano Makes Drakes New Album Is Cassper Nyovest Right Speculation is rife as to whether Drake will be dropping an Amapiano track in the near future.  Fanning the flames Casper Nyovest took to Twitter after Champagne Papi dropped his Boohle collaboration Siyathandana to roars from the crowd in NYC. Casper extolled that there would be an Amapiano release from Drake this year stating '... he got a few Mapiano records on his album.  Hopefully, they make the album and I […]

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Morda

African Electronic Music

Former Black Motion Member In Court

Oh Morda... Alleged Forced Entry Late last December South African tabloid Sunday World, reported that Spirit Motion owner, Moses Nkia Mokgoko, opened a case against former Black Motion member Morda.  At the time Morda's legal representative stated that it didn't make sense to allege Morda forced entry into his own home. A court order dated January 10th between the two parties states that the 'respondent is to restore possession of the studio apparatus to the applicant by no later than  […]

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Amapiano

Uncle Waffles Heads To Coachella

AMApiano To The World “Crying … vomiting … screaming.” The South African Amapiano star with her team has turned a viral video into a career, showing fans that hard work and a plan truly do pay. Joining an elite list of South Africans that includes DBN GoGo and Black Coffee, Uncle Waffles will perform at the 2023 annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival which is held from 14 to 23 April at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. […]

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African Electronic Music

Fire On The Mountain EP

Banger Alert. G-Wash10 back on rise music Formerly known as G-Washington, he is the one responsible for the incredible game-changing Warrior Mbube song with Miriam Makeba on the first Rise Radar back in 2019. Fire On The Mountain his first EP on RISE is a selection of soulful, deep and powerful Afro House goodies representing the unique spirit and cultural melting pot that is of Johannesburg. It's people connecting their energy in the main Sub-Saharan metropolis. The title track is […]

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Afro House

DR | LiVE Interview – Thakzin

  Thakzin flips and reverses it with his forthcoming Sondela Recordings release 'The Magnificent Dance'; a stunning deep afro track peppered with Amapiano elements!   On Friday 2nd December, the 'I.CU' hitmaker sits with Aphropedia host Bushman before levelling the sonic sphere with a scorching hot guest mix.          

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