Fashioning Modern Africanism

Now at age 24, Kimon, a classical artist from Randburg, South Africa, has gone Pop. He is set to release his first single titled “Feel What You Wanna Feel” on the 18th of March 2022. The song has been released with independent record label/film audio company – 475 Audio Productions and distributed by Paradise Africa. The lyrics embody a profound relationship with the soul, the profoundness that all areas of life need to be fulfilled including that of our innermost thoughts and feelings. Kimon is a bit of a polyglot with music as his first language followed by English, Zulu and a bit of Greek and Afrikaans and his party trick of counting in 10 different languages.  Listen:  Here “ What I really want is for all of us to be free in our own truths, to be able to feel what you wanna feel”- says Kimon “Feel What You Wanna Feel" is a dark pop ballad with elements of soul and R&B. The song speaks about pleading to the lover to accept their feelings and to be who they truly want to be

This is no April fools’ prank, LADY X makes a fearless come back after taking a break from the music industry, she is set to drop her highly anticipated EP 'Rebirth' this Friday on the 1 st of April, proudly sponsored by SAMPRA . ‘Rebirth’ is the combination of house music, Amapiano, Dance, Afro-Tech, and EDM creating a global sound.  Lady X is known for that authentic raw unfiltered tone in her voice and her bold, unapologetic persona, that translates beautifully in her music. She has good track record of working and collaborating with local multifaceted producers like DJ Maphorisa and Black Motion just to name a few and sharing a stage with international Grammy-Award winner singer and songwriter Goapele.   STREAM:  REBIRTH HERE The ‘Rebirth EP’ features ‘Izolo’ hitmaker Tyler ICU, and the new kid on the block; Kooldrink, as well as producer/ DJ Cornelius SA, rising star Claudio, award winning creative Thaiwanda, Zimbabwean producer Mr Kamera and musician Simba Tagz.

MULTI TALENTED ENTERTAINER MR JOHN VULI GATE MAKING WAVES ACROSS THE GLOBE   STREAM TRACK HERE Currently touring Europe, John Vuli Gate hitmaker, the multitalented entertainer Ntosh Gazi today dropped his latest single Ubusuku Bayizolo.   A fresh take off to the introduction of a New year with an exhilarating start with the drop of a charismatic single titled Ubusuku Bayizolo by none other than Ntosh Gazi himself.   Having once again captivated the streets and prominent clubs around the globe with his uniquely laced Amapiano vocals and commanding voice to reaffirm his musical position. A fun filled track inspired by shenanigans of the night life - this Soweto born actor, film maker and musician whom has made his mark across the continent and of late on European shores, has once again struck Amapiano groovists with an original sing along yet relatable catchy concept.   Living up to the phrase  "Amapiano to the world" , he has truly made the Amapiano sound fashionable. Ntosh Ga

Season 2 of the Showmax Original  The Real Housewives of Durban  launches on 28 January 2022, with new episodes following every Friday.  Londie London is one of three new wives featured this season: she’s a  musician, actress and jewellery designer who recently returned to Durban with her husband, businessman Hlubi Nkosi, and baby boy,  Uminathi .  We chatted to her to find out more:  Why did you decide to be part of this franchise? Since I've become a wife and a mother, I thought it would be a great idea for the public to see how I’m rebranding myself.  People know me as this sexy singer, but they don't really know my personality and what I'm about outside of the entertainment industry. So when I got the opportunity to be one of the housewives, I thought it was a great way for me to connect with a new audience. When you told your husband and your family that you were joining  The Real Housewives of Durban , what was their reaction? My husband is not a person that likes to

Big Daddy SA teamed up with award winning producer Dj Micks. Through this collaborative effort they engineered a unique sound which  challenges what ampanio could evolve into. ‘Ngiyabonga’ is the first of a 3 part single series. Born Silas Mudau, this Venda national captures the essence of Africa through his distinct desire to create music that will spark joy in others lives.  Big Daddy SA grew up in the lush green and scenic village  of Tshimbupfe-Hamanavhela in Venda, his childhood was where the spark  of music ignited, through church activities and various music competitions music became second nature to Big Daddy.  Upon reaching university Big Daddy SA also decided to study the theory of music as an additional subject.  The richness of Big Daddy’s love for music stems deep from a place of worship as well as from a distinct place of belonging. Big Daddy SA had a long relationship with music as a young teen to his early twenties to the point where he released a gospel album in 2005 a

South African born Afrobeats DJ, Spokenpriestess, has partnered up with one of South Africa's leading fashion and retail brands, Foschini, for an exclusive T-shirt collaboration coming from the release of her first music video for " Rotation Shemix ". The T-shirt is a limited edition release illustrated by the talented Zee Feels in celebration of the Pan-African song as well as the women who came together for this single. The bigger goal, however, is to sell the T-shirt with the aim to empower other women who are not where they would like to be in life.    The mission, according to Spokenpriestess is to “sell out within 8 weeks of release and donate 100% of the profits of sales (R50  per T-shirt) to the Frida Hartley Shelter for Destitute Women and Children based in Yeoville, Johannesburg”. This gesture is her way to support and give back to the shelter for the inspiring work they do to protect women in need and help them get back on track with their lives after facing ch

Don Steve carries a harmonious sound design in his latest offering; an 11 track album packed with an essential afrobeat care package curated with impeccable taste and distinct earworm passion and audio zest. Born Okeowo Stephen Oladimeji, this West African national captures the essence of Africa through his distinct desire to change the perception of African culture on a global scale. Don Steve grew up in the vibrantly and busy city of Surulere Lagos State Nigeria, his upbringing consisted mostly of hearty warm family meals and visits to the local fresh foods market. Natuarlly the core of Don Steve's values is; soul. From the early age of 12 Don had been a member of the local church choir, Don steve is also a music theory graduate who has a fondness for wind instruments and happens to play the recorder and saxophone. Don currently resides in the beautiful City of Tshwane where he has placed roots for his growing record label OkBeatz, which he established in January of 2020. “I have

SHEKHINAH A PART OF POWERHOUSE FEMALE PANEL AT 'THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC VIDEOS' VIRTUAL EVENT In a further step forward in promoting gender parity and women’s visibility in music in South Africa, Women in Music South Africa and TRACE signed a multi-faceted partnership deal this month. The partnership will see both organisations collaborating on a number of events and projects, the first of these being ‘ The Importance of Music Videos’   event taking place next Tuesday, 6th July at 6:30pm. A powerhouse panel of music experts and industry players will unpack this topic. These include award winning singer / songwriter Shekhinah, filmmaker / director Zandile Tisani and Nomvula Sibeko and Vangile Msimang from Trace. The discussion will be hosted by record label exec Ayanda Mnguni.     Registration can be done on the  WIM  website. Finding and building a relationship with a mentor is often cited as the most impactful resource a woman can have to propel her career and is an important

The three-part Showmax Original reality series follows Bongekile Simelane and   Mandla Maphumulo, better known as gqom superstars Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha,   from a proposal live on Gagasi FM in October 2020 through marriage counselling, lobola negotiations, pregnancy and a surprise bridal shower all the way to their vibrant wedding in April 2021.  As  The Citizen ’s Kaunda Selisho says, “ Uthando Lodumo  offers a never-before-seen look into the dynamic between a couple that has dominated headlines from the minute they achieved mainstream popularity."   The king and queen of gqom Babes burst onto the gqom scene with  Wololo , featuring Mampintsha and Distruction Boyz, which racked up over 11m views on YouTube alone, and was nominated as Record of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards and the South African Music Awards, among other places. “Everyone knew  Wololo ,” says Babes in  Uthando Lodumo . “Even Beyoncé and Usher knew my song.”   While she admits in  Uthando Lodumo  tha

In a dynamic and evolutionary world of Hip Hop, Trap star Le Hommie sets a tone to be a force in his own lane. The Zimbabwean born rapper, real name Panashe Mrewa, started making noise in Cape Town under his affiliation with the Synergy crew and fellow Cape Town rapper Tayie. The now Cape Town and London-based recording artist has over the years carved a signature sound that has come to be a ticket in setting him apart from his peers.  Following his fall out with the Synergy crew he focused his efforts on making music that is upbeat and soulful, churning out a steady stream of records and singles, and further proving that he's not just another studio-artist rookie but a success-in-the-making dynamite who's turn to blow up is imminent. In his latest new single Tax, Le Hommie teams up with an Angolan-born rapper Si Xiazi. The single that is set to drop June 15th follows on the moderate success of his previous attempts and promises to continue adding that winning stamp to his soun

Popular music has a way of capturing an audience, a signature engraved to moments that give us nostalgic feelings even years later. Kenton Lee is a South African award winning producer, guitarist, and singer-songwriter who personifies popular music through passion and heart.  Kenton Lee embodies this fact through smart writing and clever musical production sincerely based on quality and experience. Born in Kwa-Zulu Natal and raised on the coastlines of Durban, playing in church bands from a very tender age, he honed his musical craft at Natal Technikon, where he studied music. His move to Johannesburg proved to be the key in exposing his talent and musical skills. He was quickly working with legendary musicians such as Dawnay, Lira, Sasha-LeeDavids, Lloyd Cele, and Denim amongst others. maLamborghini is a reprise track that was released in 2015 featuring artists MXO and Patty Monroe. It has since taken on a new sound and path that sees Kenton Lee featuring MO-T (Micasa). Written by MXO