October 14
South Africa: Petition Wants to Block Chris Brown's South African Tour
South African women's rights campaigners have launched a petition calling for controversial U.S. award-winning singer Chris Brown to be barred from performing in December. Read more »
October 03
South Africa: Tributes Pour In for Gospel Legend Solly Moholo
The South African music industry mourns the death of renowned gospel singer Solomon Molokoane, known as Solly Moholo, after he fell ill while on a music tour in Botswana last… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Africa: Hey Neighbour Wants to Be The African Coachella
Over 60 thousand people witnessed the first-ever, 3-day Hey Neighbour music festival held in Pretoria, South Africa. U.S. Rapper Kendrick Lamar, Grammy-winning artists H.E.R and… Read more »
December 12, 2023
South Africa: Tributes Pour In for Multi-Award-Winning Musician Zahara
Multi-award-winning singer Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara, has passed away at a Johannesburg hospital. Read more »
September 29, 2023
South Africa: DJ Black Coffee to Make History at Madison Square Garden in New York
Award-winning DJ and producer Nkosinathi Maphumulo, popularly known as Black Coffee, is set to make history on October 7, 2023, when he becomes the first South African act to… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Senegal: Senegal Musician Baaba Maal Named UN Ambassador on Desertification
Baaba Maal, the renowned Senegalese singer-songwriter, has been appointed as a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. Convention to Combat Desertification, as reported by The Associated… Read more »
August 15, 2022
South Africa: Tokollo 'Magesh' Tshabalala From Kwaito Group TKZee Dies
Tokollo 'Magesh' Tshabalala, a member of the iconic kwaito group TKZee, alongside Zwai Bala and Kabelo Mabalane, has died. Read more »
July 11, 2022
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Entertainers Tumi Tladi and Busi Lurayi
As South Africans were coming to terms with the death of rapper Itumeleng George Tladi popularly known as Tumi Tladi, the death of yet another celebrity has shocked the country. Read more »
March 31, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - April 4, 2022
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July 15, 2021
Lesotho: Legendary Musician Tshepo Tshola Dies
The country is saddened by news of the passing of Lesotho-born jazz musician and songwriter Tsepo Tshola, popularly known as the Village Pope. Read more »
July 01, 2021
South Africa: Legendary South African Musician Steve Kekana Dies
Social media has been flooded with tributes for South African singer-songwriter Steve Kekana. Read more »
March 19, 2021
South Africa: Shock as Bulgarian Singer Wears Blackface to Perform South African Hit, Jerusalema
People have been left disgusted and offended after Bulgarian singer Mxiaela Marinova used makeup and prosthetics to look like South African singer Nomcebo Zikode during her… Read more »
December 23, 2020
Africa: Gone But Not Forgotten - Remembering the Stars We've Lost in 2020
While death is inevitably a part of life, but it doesn't make it any easier for those left behind. This year has been brutal to the entertainment industry as it robbed us of… Read more »
December 09, 2020
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Amapiano Viral Star Gee Six Five
Tributes have been pouring in for 65-year-old academic and Amapiano star Olpha Selepe, popularly known as Gee Six Five. Read more »
November 19, 2020
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Queen of Kwaito Mshoza
2020 has taken another popular singer. Read more »
November 09, 2020
South Africa: Jerusalema Hitmaker Master KG Wins MTV EMA Award
Jerusalema hitmaker Master KG was named the best African act at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) on Sunday night. Read more »
September 10, 2020
South Africa: Master KG's Hit Jerusalema Is Most Searched Song in the World
"Jerusalema ikhaya lami, Ngilondoloze, Uhambe nami, Zungangishiyi lana..." Read more »
August 05, 2020
Africa: How Beyonce's Black Is King Showcases African Art
You might be wondering why #BlackIsKing is still trending - don't worry - we've got your back. It is something worth celebrating! Read more »
June 05, 2020
Cameroon: Music Legends Ben Decca, Eduke Collaborate On New Single Belembete
Cameroonian legend and Makossa music icon Ben Decca and Cameroonian-born music producer Eduke have teamed up for a new single "Belembete". Read more »
March 24, 2020
Cameroon: Legendary Singer, Saxophonist Manu Dibango Dies from COVID-19
The veteran jazz singer and saxophone player has died after contracting the new coronavirus. Read more »
March 03, 2020
South Africa: Sjava Dropped from Cape Town Jazz Festival Lineup Over Rape Allegations
The popular South African rapper Jabulani Hadebe also known as Sjava is under fire amid allegations of rape claims by his former girlfriend. Read more »
February 21, 2020
South Africa: Guess Who's Coming to South Africa? Cardi B! Screams!
Cardi B fever has already hit Mzansi. Read more »
February 17, 2020
Rwanda: Singer Kizito Mihigo Dead - Report
Kizito Mihigo has allegedly died by suicide, according to a tweet from Rwanda Times. Read more »
February 11, 2020
South Africa: Founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Joseph Shabalala Dies
The five-time Grammy-award winning group Ladysmith Black Mambazo has lost its founder Joseph Shabalala. Read more »
January 02, 2020
South Africa: Yvonne Chaka Chaka Denies Being Deported from Uganda
The popular South African music legend has dismissed reports that she was deported from Uganda, where she was scheduled to perform at a New Year's Eve concert. Read more »