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Kwesta's new album 'The Big Bro Theory' signifies growth and legacy

Kwesta's highly anticipated album 'The Big Bro Theory' showcases his evolution in the music industry and his new role as a mentor to the next generation of artists.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Kwesta drops 'The Big Bro Theory', a powerful tribute to his artistic journey

Kwesta returns with 'The Big Bro Theory', a compelling tribute to his hip-hop legacy.

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Alyssia Birjalal|Published

WATCH: Podcaster Yolanda Munyai interviews Rick Ross during his Cape Town holiday

American rapper Rick Ross is soaking up the sun in Cape Town, sharing his whale sightings and connecting with locals, including an exclusive podcast interview with Yolanda Munyai

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Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Nasty C leads the charge: South African hip hop's global influence

While SA’s amapiano scene is currently booming, there is still a huge appetite for South African hip-hop.

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Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Kwesta teams up with cognac brand to launch production hub for young musicians

Among the first projects from the production hub will be a new podcast series hosted by Kwesta himself, capturing the journeys of rising talents and exploring the personal stories behind their music.

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Ronewa Jessica Mashamba|Published

Round 2: Duncan and Big Zulu’s heated feud continues with rap battle

It's the second round of the battle of the bars, as Duncan and Big Zulu come out with responses to each other’s recent diss tracks.

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Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

'Piano Love' on Netflix: a hit or a miss? Fans react

South African film ‘Piano Love’ is now on Netflix and has received mixed reviews as fans took to social media to criticise its pace and editing.

Entertainment Movies
Ronewa Jessica Mashamba|Published

Kwesta and Bontle Modiselle-Moloi speak on their leading roles for ‘Piano Love’ movie

The movie was completed in eight days and the energy on set was one big amapiano party.

Entertainment Movies
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Rapper Kwesta to make his acting debut in Netflix film ‘Piano Love’ starring Bontle Modiselle-Moloi

‘Piano Love’ is set to be released on Netflix on August 23 and is produced by award-winning BlackBrain Pictures.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Tropical storm Belal scuppers Moozlie’s holiday plans: ‘Definitely not the vacation I had imagined’

Thabsie, Yolanda and Moozlie had been having quite the time in Mauritius before the tropical storm hit.

Travel Africa
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Kwesta’s wife dragged for ‘inappropriate’ dance challenge

Mixed reactions stream in as Yolanda Vilakazi, Moozlie and ‘African Queen’ hitmaker, Thabsie, take up a TikTok dance challenge.

Sunday Tribune Entertainment
Alyssia Birjalal|Published

LOOK: Mzansi celebrity families go all out for their Christmas cards

Christmas content has been flowing with Mzansi’s famous families going all out this festive season.

Lifestyle Family Parenting
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Watch VideoKwesta unlocks the 17th bar with new global partnership

Kwesta recently celebrated his heritage and legacy at an elevated experience, The 17th Bar.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Kabza De Small owns SAMA29 as Supa Mega continues his posthumous reign

After a dramatic kickstart, the 29th South African Music Awards finally took place - like for real, no joke.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

All the action from Back to the City: Spikiri, Ifani, A-Reece, Mobb Deep, Nadia Nakai and all Moozlie’s outfit changes

Back To The City brought out Mzansi’s top acts to celebrate hip hop, with a line-up that consisted of artists who have contributed to the genre’s success in the country.

Entertainment Whats On Joburg
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Dbn Gogo, Kwesta, DJ Zinhle ‘amped up’ for the 10th DStv Delicious Festival

Zakes Bantwini, Tems and Maxwell form part of the impressive line-up for Delicious Fest 2023.

Sunday Tribune Entertainment
Kedibone Modise|Published

Kwesta celebrates legacy tour victory, thanks fans for their love

Following ‘The 16th Bar Legacy Tour’, Kwesta shows gratitude to his team and fans.

Sunday Tribune Entertainment
Alyssia Birjalal|Published

K. O gets seal of approval from Rick Ross

During an Instagram Live chat between K. O and Belaire CEO Brett Berish, Rick Ross joined the comments section and gave K. O daps.

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Shingai Darangwa|Published

The final leg of Kwesta’s ‘The 16th Bar Legacy Tour’ to conclude at Carnival City

The award-winning South African rapper and songwriter dubs August a double celebration as he showcases his concert and celebrates16 years in the music industry on August 12.

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Venecia Valentine|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: Kwesta finally explains the story behind his hoarse voice

The multi-award-winning rapper sat down with Zingah for a catch up session in which he shared some gems about his career thus far.

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Shingai Darangwa|Published

Nota Baloyi threatens Kwesta on social media: ‘I’m gonna beat him up for his kids to see…’

Artist manager and controversial Twitter troll, Nhlamulo ‘Nota’ Baloyi, is at it again, this time, threatening rapper Kwesta.

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Alyssia Birjalal|Published

WATCH: Kwesta and Kabza De Small are larger-than-life in new Ofentse Mwase-directed visuals for ‘Huzet’

‘Huzet’ was the lead single on Kwesta and Kabza De Small’s recent collaborative album, ‘Speak N Vrostaan’.

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Shingai Darangwa|Published

Blxckie crowned SA’s ‘Hottest MC’ for second year in a row, Thato Saul snubbed

Somnyama once again reigns over local hip hop as he’s crowned SA’s ‘Hottest MC’ by MTV Base.

Entertainment Music Local
Shingai Darangwa|Published

What to expect from Cassper Nyovest’s #FillUpMmabathoStadium concert

Ahead of Cassper Nyovest’s attempt to sell out the latest of his ‘Fill Up’ concerts, we look at what to expect from the show.

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Shingai Darangwa|Published