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Elton John can't get enough: Moonchild Sanelly steals the show on 'Rocket Hour'
Join Elton John as he interviews South African sensation Moonchild Sanelly about her new album, 'Full Moon', her musical journey, and the vibrant connection she shares with her audience.
Kendrick Lamar prepares to elevate hip hop artistry at Super Bowl LIX half-time show
Grammy Award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the Super Bowl LIX half-time show on February 9, at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans.
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show: Will he include 'Not Like Us'?
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show is highly anticipated, but will his Grammy-winning track 'Not Like Us' be part of the performance amid legal controversies?
Music streaming giant unveils the class of 2025: meet the next generation of African superstars
Apple Music's Africa Rising initiative is an artist development programme that allows rising musicians to reach global audiences and connect with music lovers all over the world.
Billion-pound lawsuit against Apple over App Store opens in UK
Did US tech giant Apple abuse the dominant position of its app store in the UK? A trial opening Monday in which plaintiffs want more than one billion pounds is set to answer that question.
Khuzani's ‘Angidlali Nezingane’ makes history as first Maskandi album to top South Africa's Apple Music Chart
Other artists on the Apple Music All Genre Album Chart include Babalwa M, Emtee and Tyler, The Creator.
Oskido celebrates African rhythms with exclusive streaming playlist
The legendary DJ, celebrates his South African Music Awards win with an exclusive Apple Music DJ mix that showcases Afrobeats, amapiano, and Afro-house music, reflecting his 25-year journey in the industry.
From 'Balaclava' to 'Incwadi Yezono': Duncan's musical evolution is evident in his latest studio album
After an eight year hiatus since the release of his last studio album, beloved South African rapper Duncan returns with ‘Incwadi Yezono’, a powerful new album celebrating life, challenges and triumphs.
Anatii tag teams with Mzansi's finest Mawhoo and Usimamane, as he makes a musical return
In October last year, Anatii said he was working on the final touches of his album in Paris, yet fans are still awaiting the body of work.
Usimamane's '20th: Days Before Maud' takes South African hip hop by storm
You know you got the block hot when you have the streets quoting you, and Usimamane has everyone saying ‘hawe Ma’.
Tems opens up about burnout while working on her debut album, ‘Born In The Wild’
The award-winning Nigerian musician is currently in New York as part of her ‘Born In The Wild’ world tour.
Top SA artists celebrated in streaming giant’s inaugural Amaqhawe campaign this Heritage Month
They have also commissioned a series of exclusive Home Sessions from top musicians such as Mango Groove, Mi Casa and the Springbok Nude Girls.
New iPhone’s will be available in SA on same day as the United States at iStore
This means South African consumers will be among the first to experience the world’s most anticipated smartphone release.
Apple unveils AirPods that can work as hearing aids
Apple said on Monday that its AirPods Pro 2 will soon double as an US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved hearing device.
Apple unveils new iPhone built for AI
The tech giant has a lot riding on the new iPhone 16 and hopes that customers are enticed to buy the latest models, attracted by new AI powers.
Kendrick Lamar to headline 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show
It won’t be Kendrick’s first time playing the Super Bowl after he joined Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Mary J. Blige at the 2022 event.
6 legendary SA musicians celebrated this Heritage Month
Apple Music has chosen to celebrate some of South Africa’s most iconic musicians like Ringo Madlingozi, J’Something and Karen Zoid, this September.
Victory for fans as Samthing Soweto gets added to ‘Amalanga Awafani’ credits
Samthing Soweto is yet to comment on the support he received from his fans for not being credited on the song.
Apple set for music, TV streaming fight in India after Airtel deal
Apple’s new India content deal to boost digital content presence.
Elaine continues to break barriers in the music industry and define her lane
Five years later, Elaine is ready to put out a body of work but as an independent artist and not with Columbia Records.
Uncle Waffles, Elaine, Nomfundo Moh and Nanette are being celebrated by streaming giant this Women’s Month
Four South African change-makers and music disruptor’s have been honoured by Apple Music this Women’s Month.
Thandiswa Mazwai talks upbringing and post-apartheid injustices with Ebro Darden
South African multi-award winning artist Thandiswa Mazwai recently chatted to Apple Music’s Ebro Darden about her roots and the message behind her new album, ‘Sankofa’.