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South Africa's hip hop renaissance: the young artists redefining the genre

These five artists represent just a glimpse of the burgeoning hip hop scene in South Africa.

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Lutho Pasiya|Published

Winnie Khumalo’s memorial service to be held at The Market Theatre

Join the nation in celebrating the remarkable journey of Winnie Khumalo, a singer whose voice and spirit will forever resonate in the hearts of many.

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Lutho Pasiya|Published

Meet Gemma Fassie: The next big name in R&B, shaping the music scene with ‘What You Want’

Her musical influence comes from her notable last name, ‘Fassie. ’ The late iconic Brenda Fassie, her grandfather’s sister, was her great-aunt.

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Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Aphelele Fassi can show against All Blacks why he’s the Springboks’ ‘weekend special’

Fassi burst on the scene with the Sharks before making his debut for the Springboks against Georgia in 2021, scoring in his first two appearances in the green and gold.

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John Goliath|Published

Late songstress Brenda Fassie’s Langa home gutted by fire

The Cape Town family home of the late music icon star Brenda Fassie was damaged in fire consuming some of the star’s memorabilia.

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Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Ngema - a fearless freedom icon

“Corruption was really hurting Mbongeni (Ngema); we must unite in the fight against corruption. ”

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Bongani Hans|Published

Celeste Ntuli on empowering herself by living her truth and encouraging other women to do the same

Ntuli shared with IOL Entertainment what it means to be imbokodo in 2023, explaining that the term has trapped and robbed black women of their femininity.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Bongani Fassie reveals how much money he has blown: ‘R10 or R15 Million maybe?’

‘My distribution account was supposed to be R25 million but I never received that amount,’ he explained on the show.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Thebe Magugu’s Spotify fashion forward playlist comes to life

Magugu’s playlist inspired his latest ‘Folkloric’ collection.

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Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Celebs rally behind Bongani Fassie after brutal panga attack

The attack on rapper and record producer Bongani Fassie has sparked an outpouring of support across the country.

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Kedibone Modise|Published

Yvonne Chaka Chaka’s BVSM Awards acknowledges ‘neglected’ backing vocalists

Joseph Makwela, the originator of the Mbaqanga sound who played for Makgona Tsohle Band and Mahlathini and Mahotella Queens, will be honoured with the Special Award.

Entertainment Whats On Joburg
Kedibone Modise|Published

Is it Gemma or Emma? Tweeps ask as young Fassie catches their attention

Posted by her cousin Bongani Fassie on Twitter, the video had many people, including Mzansi musicians, commenting on the singer’s beautiful voice, which she must have gotten from her late aunt.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published