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Saturday, June 7, 2025

WATCH: Tyla ‘didn’t expect’ her Grammy nomination

During an interview with Jennifer Hudson, the pair spoke about Tyla’s Grammy nomination and being proud of her newfound success.

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Year in review: How Nasty C came back to seize the throne in 2023

The stakes were high for Nasty C following a lukewarm couple of years.

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Is Maglera Doe Boy SA hip-hop’s 2023 MVP?

Is there anyone who’s been as consistently good as Maglera Doe Boy this year?

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All you need to know about Hey Neighbour festival

We look at some of the key things to know about this year’s Hey Neighbour festival.

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Kabza De Small and Mthunzi’s ‘Imithandazo’ closing in on ‘iPlan’ on charts as December fever grips Mzansi

Kabza De Small and Mthunzi’s ‘Imithandazo’ has jumped up to number 3 on the International Top 100 and International Top 200 charts.

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WATCH: Cyan Boujee confronts Paballo, allegedly beats her up for disrespecting her

Social media has been reacting to Cyan Boujee’s altercation with Paballo Noko.

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WATCH: Tol Ass Mo and estranged wife Mome Mahlangu are all loved up in viral video

A few months after announcing that he was in the process of divorcing his wife, Tol Ass Mo and Mome Mahlangu were spotted getting cosy on an IG Live.

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Anatii reflects on producing ‘favourite rapper’ Busta Rhymes’ new single ‘Open Wide’

The South African star shared the news that he produced ‘Open Wide’ after Busta included him on an all-star list of producers who worked on the album, including the likes of Timbaland, Pharrell and Swizz Beatz.

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Deep London takes legal action against Nigerian stars Poco Lee and Smada for biting ‘Hamba Wena’

Deep London has announced that he has taken legal action against Smada and Poco Lee for copyright infringement.

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Scumie slams Nasty C and Cassper Nyovest for non-payment, describes African Throne tour as a ‘scam’

The up-and-coming local rapper described Nasty C and Cassper Nyovest’s tour as a scam.

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Lasizwe shows his vulnerable side when speaking about his mom’s death: ‘I saw her take her last breath’

The media personality spoke on the loss of his mom, his career in the limelight and his philanthropic work.

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New Afrikaans dark comedy ‘Die Onderonsie’ set to premiere on Showmax in December

‘Die Onderonsie’ is produced by Red Pepper, the production company behind ‘Tell Me Sweet Something’.

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Tyla educates US radio hosts on SA slang: ‘Voetsek is like saying f**k off’

Tyla has been on a media tour promoting her hit single ‘Water’ over the past few weeks.

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WATCH: Kamo Mphela and Toss show off their dance skills in viral video

Kamo Mphela and Toss danced together at Soweto’s Finest dance studio.

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Tresor launches R100-million self-funded investment firm

From refugee to car guard to multi-millionaire, African pop star Tresor’s next chapter is built on grit, humility and wild dreams.

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Comedian Dillan Oliphant weighs in on debate over Tyla’s ethnicity: ‘You can’t erase a whole identity to suit your comforts’

South African comedian Dillan Oliphant has weighed in on the ongoing debate around Tyla’s identity.

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5 takeaways from the South African Music Awards

We dive into some of the biggest takeaways from SAMA29.

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Mzansi X users school US trolls in debate over Tyla’s ethnicity

A debate has ensued online once again between Mzansi Twitter and US Twitter.

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AKA, K. O, Kabza De Small: Who will reign supreme at SAMA29?

Male Artist of the Year is among a host of fiercely contested categories at this year’s SAMAs.

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The wait is finally over! Tyla releases ‘Water’ remix and you’ll never guess who the featured artist is

The new remix comes in the midst of a whirlwind couple of months of global recognition around the viral success of the single.

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Watch VideoFans react to Drake and J. Cole recreating iconic Ronaldo and Messi photo in new music video

The two hip hop giants released a music video for their Billboard chart-topping single, ‘First Person Shooter’.

Entertainment Music International
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Die Antwoord announce European and UK tour in 2024, social media reacts

Die Antwoord’s latest tour will see them play in countries like England, Spain, Italy and France.

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Africa Rising International Film Festival announces dates and new locations for 6th edition

The three-day film festival will run from November 24 - 26 across the country.

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Will Smith denies gay rumours following claims he had sex with Duane Martin

Will Smith claimed through a statement from his reps that allegations he and Duane Martin were caught having sex are false.

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What to expect from Drake and J. Cole’s new joint tour

Two of rap’s biggest stars are set to embark on one of the most anticipated rap tours in years.

Entertainment Music International
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