First Hollywoodbets Durban July Log released

With just 53 days to go, the first Hollywoodbets Durban July Log was today (Tuesday) issued by Gold Circle. The Log was determined by Messrs Lennon Maharaj (Senior Handicapper), Raf Sheik and Graeme Hawkins and their deliberation was overseen by Manfred Rohwer, Chairman of the Gold Circle Racing Committee. The panel considered Merit Ratings, Current…

DJ Lag announces new album “The Rebellion”

Internationally celebrated South African DJ and producer, DJ Lag, announces his highly anticipated sophomore album ‘The Rebellion,’ set for release on 21 June 2024. Alongside the news, he shares his latest single, ‘Oke Oke,’ featuring the dynamic Spanish artist Jazz Alonso, available on all key platforms via Black Major. Additionally, he announces a worldwide tour…

Tiwa Savage releases ‘LOST TIME’, the first single from the official soundtrack for her debut feature film ‘Water & Garri’

Singer, songwriter and actor TIWA SAVAGE has released LOST TIME, the first single taken from WATER & GARRI – THE SOUNDTRACK album. ‘Water & Garri’ is a feature film from Everything Savage and Unbound Studios and is set for release on May 10, 2024 on Prime Video with the full soundtrack also released on the same…

Usher, Solange and Travis Scott Albums Launch Apple Music’s Top 100 Best Albums of All Time list

Apple Music today announced the release of its 100 Best Albums of all time, a celebratory list of the greatest records ever made, crafted by Apple Music’s team of experts alongside a select group of artists, including Maren Morris, Pharrell Williams, J Balvin, Charli XCX, Mark Hoppus, Honey Dijon, and Nia Archives, as well as…

Apple Music Announces Lelowhatsgood as the Latest Isgubhu Cover Star

Apple Music has announced Johannesburg-based, international award-winning DJ, producer, writer and cultural curator, Lelowhatsgood (real name Ntsikelelo Meslani) as the next Isgubhu cover star. “Being the Isgubhu cover star for May is not only an honour for me, it also shines a spotlight on the queer creative community that doesn’t always get recognition for their influence in culture and…

Apple Music announces K.O and Maglera Doe Boy as May’s featured artists for Rap Life Africa

Apple Music’s Rap Life Radio, presented by Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B, Ebro Darden will feature K.O and Maglera Doe Boy on this week’s episode. Ebro and Africa Now Radio host, Nandi Madida, chat about their latest single “Let Me Cook” available to stream on Apple Music. Alongside K.O and Maglera Doe Boy,…

Spotify’s Loud & Clear reveals South African artists’ royalties generated is nearly 256M ZAR for 2023

African music has taken the world by storm, led by Amapiano and Afrobeats and the genres’ artists have reached previously unprecedented heights for African music. According to IFPI’s 2024 report, the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) music industry is the only region where revenues’ growth surpassed 20%, making it the fastest growing. SSA’s overall revenue grew by 24.7%, which…

Apple Music Celebrates Africa Month with Afrobeats Spotlight

Apple Music is celebrating Africa Month with a special focus on Afrobeats, highlighting one of the most eclectic and influential sounds in music today. Apple Music kicks off the celebrations with the introduction of cover stars on its Afrobeats Hits playlist, starting with Nigerian singer-songwriter, Fireboy DML who just released his new single “Everyday.”  “As the first…

Apple Music Releases New Africa Now DJ Mix Featuring DJ Joenel

Apple Music today released this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix, featuring award-winning, Nigerian DJ,DJ Joenel (real name Eugene O. Nelson-Iye), who has embodied Afrocentricity through his live performances, radio dominance, and personal style.  Born and raised in Ahoada East L.G.A in Rivers State, Nigeria, DJ Joenel cemented his status as one of the leading DJs in the country when…

THE YABA BULUKU BOYZ GO ALL OUT WITH THEIR DEBUT ALBUM, “DONSA”

The celebration of African unity is here! Geobek Records is proud to introduce “DONSA” to the world, the first studio album from Yaba Buluku Boyz. It’s finally happening. In a symphony of cultures and languages as vast as the eye can see, Amapiano superstars Yaba Buluku Boyz presents their first magnum opus: “DONSA.” This long-awaited studio album, brought to…