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Tyla makes history as the first South African artist to win at the iHeartRadio Music Awards

Tyla continues her winning streak, becoming the first South African artist to win the World Artist of the Year at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, following her historic Grammy win.

The Star Lifestyle
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Tyla makes history as the first South African artist to win at the iHeartRadio Music Awards

Tyla continues her winning streak, becoming the first South African artist to win the World Artist of the Year at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, following her historic Grammy win.

Entertainment Celebrity News International
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

WATCH: Burna Boy addresses fan incident at Greater Lagos concert

Burna Boy is at the centre of controversy after kicking a fan who jumped on stage at a recent concert.

Entertainment Celebrity News International
Lutho Pasiya|Published

Tyla, Burna Boy and Diamond Platnumz lead nominations at The Trace Awards 2025

The ceremony will take place in Zanzibar on February 26.

Entertainment Music Local
Karishma Dipa|Published

How many awards can Tyla take home at the Billboard Music Awards?

With a whopping 8 nominations at the upcoming Billboard Music Awards, Tyla is undoubtedly one of the artists to watch. But how many awards will she actually take home?

Entertainment Music International
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

From Grammy snub to MTV EMA sweep: Tyla wins big at the 2024 MTV EMAs

In the Best Afrobeats category, Tyla won over a star-studded line-up that included Ayra Starr, Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems.

Entertainment Celebrity News
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Speed Darlington released on bail after defaming Burna Boy over Diddy association

Nigerian musician Speed Darlington's recent arrest has sparked controversy with his mother accusing Burna Boy of being involved

Entertainment Celebrity News International
Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Burna Boy faces backlash after mocking Miss SA 2024 Mia le Roux

Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has found himself at the centre of a social media storm, following his reaction to the crowning of Mia le Roux as Miss South Africa 2024.

Entertainment Celebrity News Local
Christopher Buda|Published

Burna Boy and DJ Waffles among African creators celebrated in TikTok’s inaugural Visionary Voices Africa List

TikTok announced its 2024 inaugural Visionary Voices Africa List and most of them are South African.

Sunday Tribune Entertainment
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Burna Boy: 5 Years of 'African Giant' – A YouTube Music Nights Special

Burna Boy is one of Africa's most celebrated stars

Saturday Star News
Staff Reporter|Published

American music star Paypah overjoyed by warm reception in SA

Paypah is the first American hip-hop artist in California to use Afrobeats, and he has opted to film his music videos in South Africa and Ghana as he regards Africa as the motherland.

The Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

Watch VideoQ&A with Suidooster TV star Gantane Kusch

I speak fluent Afrikaans and hence people associate that with being coloured and I can’t speak Sotho, I grew up (culturally) as a coloured.

Entertainment TV Local
Riedwaan Jacobs|Published

Fans react to Burna Boy jumping on Tshwala Bam remix

Fans of the original Tshwala Bam by TitoM and Yuppe have expressed mixed feelings to the recent release of a new version of the song featuring Nigerian superstar Burna Boy.

Entertainment Music
Cebolethu Shinga|Published

Burna Boy collaborates with TitoM and Yuppe on remix of award-winning viral ‘Tshwala Bam’

The remix for the globally acclaimed ‘Tshwala Bam’ has been released and fans can’t help but notice EeQue’s absence.

Entertainment Music
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Thandiswa Mazwai reminds people why she is SA’s beloved songbird after concert release

After an incredible concert earlier this week that was lauded on social media, the singer of the hit song ‘Nizalwa Ngoobani’ offered fervent gratitude to her team, claiming it was a dream come true.

The Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

Davido, Burna Boy, Tems score nominations at the 55th NAACP Image Awards

The NAACP Image Awards honour the outstanding achievements of people of colour in the arts.

Sunday Tribune Entertainment
Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Tyla and Musa Keys on Barack Obama’s favourite music of 2023 list

In recent thrilling news, the two music stars were announced as the only South Africans on the list of former US president Barack Obama’s favourite music of 2023.

The Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

From allegations of fraud to theft, Burna Boy’s cancelled concert is giving us Fyre Fest vibes

Ticket holders are anxiously awaiting their refunds following Burna Boy concert cancellation.

Entertainment Whats On Joburg
Shingai Darangwa|Published

Burna Boy’s SA show officially ‘cancelled’ amid rumours of low ticket sales and organisational disarray

A day after he postponed Saturday’s FNB stadium concert, the show was officially cancelled.

Entertainment Whats On Joburg
Shingai Darangwa|Published

Mzansi reacts to Burna Boy’s FNB Stadium show postponement

South Africans are thrilled that Burna Boy’s show was not sold out as he had anticipated.

Sunday Tribune Entertainment
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Burna Boy fires back at rumours he postponed FNB Stadium concert due to poor ticket sales

The Grammy Award winner brushed off rumours that he postponed his FNB Stadium show due to poor ticket sales.

Entertainment Whats On Joburg
Shingai Darangwa|Published

Burna Boy postpones FNB Stadium concert amid rumoured internal issues

A message on TicketPro on Tuesday confirmed that ticket sales had been halted.

Entertainment Whats On Joburg
Shingai Darangwa|Published

Bonang Matheba, Nasty C, K. O among 2023 Africa Entertainment Awards USA nominees

The awards aim to unite Africans and promote a strong, self-sufficient Africa capable of driving social change worldwide.

Sunday Tribune Entertainment
Alyssia Birjalal|Published