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Excitement builds as the Metro FM Music Awards 2025 nominees are unveiled, showcasing an impressive 2,769 entries across 19 categories. Who will take home the coveted awards this year?
The challenge is more than a competition; it's a celebration of South Africa's diverse musical landscape. From amapiano beats to hip-hop flows, every voice has a place in the HONOR X9c Verse Challenge. Ready to make your mark? Grab your phone, hit record, and let your creativity soar!
The musical offering is a collaborative project that bridges the gap between cultures and genres and celebrates the rich musical heritage of Africa and its diaspora.
The celebration at Pharoah Motors in Sandton brought together South Africa’s music legends for a night of luxury, electrifying performances and unforgettable memories.
Thuli P’s making it clear she is not dating DJ Maphorisa.
Thuli P and DJ Maphorisa’s breakup has reignited discussions on gender-based violence in South Africa, following a controversial incident last year.
Kabza De Small's latest single ‘Wishi Wishi’ has taken social media by storm, with fans declaring it the song of the summer, despite recent controversies.
Amapiano star Lady Du launches her own record label, mentoring new talent while continuing her rise in the music industry.
Although credited as one of the producers on the 2016 hit, Makwa also revealed he has not been paid for his work.
She responded by sharing that she fought for recognition by asking SAMRO (South African Music Rights Organisation) to credit her, but only received 59 cents in revenue.
The dispute around the song “Amalanga Awafani” by Mas Musiq and Lawd Weezy, which features TO Starquality and DJ Maphorisa, appears to have influenced the song’s debut, pushing it up on the music charts.
The DJ insisted he paid Samthing Soweto amid exploitation allegations for all parties involved to have an equal percentage of Amantombazane and Emcimbini singles.
Netizens have concluded that Samthing Soweto has won the twar.
Samthing Soweto’s integrity under fire after he admitted to lying about DJ Maphorisa’s involvement in his album, leaving fans wondering what to believe
Spilling more tea, Samthing Soweto revealed he did not sign any contract with Maphorisa, adding he paid the DJ for his masters.
On a recent episode of podcast and chill, MacG came to the defence of DJ Maphorisa who was recently accused of not giving Samthing Soweto credits for his vocals on ‘Amalanga Awafani’, a song they did alongside Mas Musiq.
The singer and songwriter said DJ Maphorisa didn’t produce the ‘Isphithiphithi’ album. He (Samthing Soweto) lied about Maphorisa producing the album because he wanted to use his influence to sell the project
Podcast host MacG has broken down the music rights dispute involving DJ Maphorisa and Samthing Soweto on the latest episode of “Podcast and Chill”, surprisingly, coming to the defence of ‘Phori’.
Samthing Soweto speaks out, his side of the story about DJ Maphorisa and their toxic ties
Haters can not bring him down, DJ Maphorisa successful gig comeback on 947Joburg
The controversial entertainment commentator said that he enjoyed watching DJ Maphorisa’s recent meltdown.
Let the festivities begin, here is a quick guide to what’s on this September.
Samthing Soweto is yet to comment on the support he received from his fans for not being credited on the song.
Amapiano fans want ‘Amalanga Awafani’ removed from streaming platforms after Mas Musiq and Lawd Weezy used Samthing Soweto’s vocals without crediting him.
Something Soweto’s contribution to ‘Amalanga Awafani’ has not been unrecognised but the amapiano community is fighting back