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…

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,…

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…

The Joy share ‘Amaqatha Amancane’

Arriving back in the country this morning after joined Doja Cat to open her headline performances on both weekends of this year’s Coachella Festival, South African vocal group The Joy share the song and video for ‘Amaqatha Amancane’, the latest track to be taken from their self-titled debut album which is set for release on Friday 21st June 2024. Pre-order the…

Tems Tells Apple Music About New Song, “Love Me JeJe”, How It Came To Be, What Fans Can Expect From Her Upcoming Album, And More…

Tems joins Eddie Francis on Apple Music 1 to talk about her new song “Love Me JeJe” out now. Tems talks about how she came up with the new single, how it was a collaborative effort amongst her friends. She reveals that her mother loves the song and that it’s inspired by a Nigerian classic. …

Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida This Friday with Ruger & BNXN

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…

Apple Music Announces Nyota Parker as the Up Next artist in South Africa

Apple Music has announced Neo-soul rapper and songwriter Nyota Parker as the latest featured artist in its Up Next artist development program in South Africa. Apple Music’s local version of the global emerging artist platform launched in early 2021. “I feel honoured to have been selected, I feel seen,” she tells Apple Music. “Hopefully, the people who…

The Joy performs with Doja Cat during Coachella

South African vocal group The Joy performed at Coachella last night (Sunday) joining Doja Cat to open her headline performance after they were hand-selected by her as a guest. The Joy provided lead vocals alongside the American rapper on two of her tracks; recent single, “Acknowledge Me” and “Shutcho” which was reimagined to incorporate lyrics in Zulu. This monumental moment…

Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida this Friday with Young John

Cover Star InterviewNigerian Afrobeats artist and producer Young Jonn joins Nandi Madida via FaceTime on Apple Music 1 to talk about his latest single, “Bahamas.” He also discusses his debut album, ‘Jiggy Forever,’ transitioning from producer to artist, how he manages to record wherever he is, and his plans to tour. The Big 5Nandi Madida…