Cover Star InterviewNigerian Afropop artists Ruger and Bnxn join Nandi Madida via FaceTime on Apple Music 1 to talk about their latest single, “Ilashe.” They also discuss their first collaborative album, ‘RnB,’ what inspired them to work together, and how they use their lyrics to unpack deep topics. The Big 5Nandi Madida shares the 5…
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Apple Music Launches Its Next Africa Now DJ Mix Featuring TxC
Apple Music has expanded its flagship African Music playlist and radio brand, Africa Now, to include a new monthly DJ Mix created exclusively for the platform. The next DJ to create an Africa Now DJ Mix is South African Amapiano DJ duo TxC (Tarryn and Clairise), who have become global ambassadors for the genre, with their latest single “Turn off The Lights” (2023)…
Stonebwoy reignites “Apotheke” with producer extraordinaire Maphorisa – music video out now
Beloved African superstar, Grammy-nominated Ghanaian dancehall and reggae star, Stonebwoy, has joined forces with South African DJ/producer extraordinaire, Maphorisa, reigniting their single “Apotheke” with visuals. The infectious dancehall/amapiano fusion track’s official music video celebrates pioneers of the amapiano sound. Watch “Apotheke” here: https://youtu.be/ILPkd7zMNk4?si=2L0PqvXReUQosAFg “Apotheke” which means “pharmacy” in German, is an ode to a beautiful woman whose dance…
Zee Nxumalo and Pabi Cooper’s “Thula Mabota” takes South Africa by storm
21-year-old rising afropop and amapiano sensation, Zee Nxumalo, joins forces with BET Award-nominated, multi-hyphenated musician, Pabi Cooper, on the anthemic single, “Thula Mabota”, out now via Platoon: https://platoon.lnk.to/thula-mabota The infectious track delves into their infatuation with a mysterious young man wearing a pink hat. The pair, whose captivating personas are reminiscent of the mercurial Lebo Mathosa and Brenda Fassie,…
Apple Music announces Da Muziqal Chef as the latest Isgubhu cover star
Apple Music today announces Amapiano producer, multi-instrumentalist and DJ, Da Muziqal Chef (real name Tshepo Bure), as the next Isgubhu cover star. “As a producer and DJ I have always wanted to be the cover artist for the Isghubu playlist” he tells Apple Music. “This is because I want to showcase the music that is near and dear to me,…
Rising Amapiano artist Ace Mabheka releases debut single Sondela
Ayabulela Gxotiwe, aka Ace Mabheka, is the rising star in the Amapiano scene, who is ready to captivate audiences with the release of his debut single Sondela. He is set to quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the world of Amapiano. On Sondela, he worked with Dr Thulz and BenyRic for their…
A chat with the star of the moment “Nobantu Vilakazi”
Nobantu Vilakazi is a rising star within the music industry, with her unique sound and organic lyrics captivating audiences around the province. with her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence, Nobantu has become a force to be reckoned with in, and we’re excited to see her shine. Born and raised in Soweto, Nobantu Vilakazi is…
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