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Sol Fenduka wants to know the reason behind the success of the successful album as Amapiano has low streaming numbers. Sol Fenduca has expressed frustration with Amapiano's low streaming numbers. Radio hosts have taken to social media to express concern over Amapiano Music's low streaming numbers in recent months. He said that despite artists continually releasing quality albums in the genre, the numbers don't reflect their success. Questioning the current state of the music industry, he wrote: “What is the secret to the success of album releases these days? Amapiano in particular. Obviously it's not just about good music. Lots…
To mark 12 years since they first met at UJ, The Muffinz will be hosting a series of events at the university's arts centre on Wednesday and Friday. It will be a monumental moment for the band The Muffins as they return to the University of Johannesburg (UJ) for a performance and documentary screening. The Muffins band members are alumni of the school who met at university as members of the UJ choir. The band was formed in 2010 when Sfiso 'Atomza' Buthelezi, Mthabisi Sibanda and Simz Kulla met whilst singing together in a choir. Drummer Gregory Mabusela and fellow…
The late AKA will be featured on KO's next album KO, real name Ntokozo Mdluli, recently announced his upcoming album on social media. I think you talk too fast. He has been talking about the project on his social media accounts to raise awareness about it. Recently, he revealed that the late AKA is one of the featured artists on the album. “I still feel sick when I hear this @akaworldwide “The verses on my album smh were so fresh and delivered with such care like the man sent them to me a few days ago. What a godly talent,”…
The Bizont troupe performs at the La Bonita Theatre in Kampala, Uganda on September 7, 2024. (Photo by BADRU KATUMBA/AFP) A sold-out audience in Kampala held their breath as four self-described “singing clowns” dressed in choir uniforms took to the stage to deliver their latest bold satire on Ugandan politics. The Bisonto Comedy Troupe narrates the misadventures of a fictional village ruled by an elderly leader and suffering from a severe lack of basic services and high taxes. The parallels with the real Uganda, where 80-year-old President Yoweri Museveni has ruled for nearly four decades, are not hard to see.…
A water tanker in Puttadijjaba, Free State, where a lack of reliable services has led to a decline in tourism. File photo (Delwin Verasamy) The Free State province's ambitions to develop the tourism sector on which many households depend are being undermined by the inability of local governments to provide services, said Toto Makume, the recently appointed minister of finance, economic development and tourism. “Whether we like it or not, we cannot allow a situation where tourists visit an area and then the next day find that the water is cold or there is no water at all so they…
American singer Chris Brown has sent fans into a frenzy when he announced he is coming to South Africa. of 10 toes The hitmaker shared the news on his Instagram Story, revealing that he too will be heading to Brazil. The multi-award-winning musician did not reveal the date of the visit or any other details. However, the news created a flurry of excitement on social media platforms with fans expressing their excitement over the singer's appearance. “Chris Brown is coming to South Africa. Let me sell my kidney for him. I'll do anything to hear him sing live,” Siya said…
Chris Brown coming to South Africa soon Global R&B sensation Chris Brown has set his sights on South Africa! The award-winning singer shared an excited message with fans on her Instagram Stories, simply saying: “South Africa, I'm coming.” Although further details are yet to be revealed, the announcement has already created waves of excitement among South African fans. Known for hits such as “Loyal,” “Under the Influence” and “No Guidance,” Chris Brown's presence is sure to draw large crowds eager to see him live. Fans can now begin to speculate whether this means a cancellation of major tours, festival performances,…
Nomzamo Mbatha calls Durban “small town” when talking to his American friends. Nomzamo Mbatha has come under fire for calling Durban a small town during a recent conversation with an American. A short video clip of the actress introducing herself at a roundtable discussion with Americans sparked controversy on Twitter. In the video, the actress refers to her hometown of Durban as a “small town”, which many South Africans find offensive. Critics have accused her of misrepresenting South Africa and downplaying the importance of Durban, one of the country's largest cities. Twitter users expressed their disappointment, with many saying it…
Roberta produced many of the shows we watched as children, such as “Madame & Eve,” “Stokvel” and “Sugdi Sunaisi.” One of South Africa's most prolific television creators, the legendary Roberta Durrant, was recently honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the prestigious Silver Skirmish festival. Durant is the visionary behind many of the shows most of us watched as kids. Madame & Eve, Stokvel, Ring of Lies, Sugudi Sunaisi and Fish FesunsAnd so on, to name just a few. She has contributed immensely to the entertainment industry for decades and continues to do so with two telenovelas currently on the…
Local holidaymakers brave the elements, using umbrellas to protect themselves from the rain at Durban's South Beach on Boxing Day 2023. (Photo: RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images) South Africa is expected to experience a wet summer that could cause flooding in parts of the country and higher than normal temperatures, according to meteorologist Lehlohonolo Thobela of the South African Weather Service. “Above normal rainfall is expected in the central and eastern parts of the country. Therefore, eastern states may experience more intense rainfall as well as thunderstorms that may cause heavy rains and flooding,” Thobera said. Mail & Guardian. Despite…