By Zuko Komisa The highly anticipated amapiano event, Scorpion Kings Live concert is finally here and DJ Maphorisa also known as Madumane is gearing up to make it absolutely special. The event was meant to take place back in 2020, just before the COVID 19 outbreak at the Sun Arena in Pretoria, but had to be cancelled due to the lockdown. The event was earmarked as one of the biggest […]
By Zuko Komisa The makers of the well-known wine 4th Street Distell are in legal hot water when it was claimed that they improperly exploited the song Smangori no Black Messiah to promote the wine on Bontle Modiselle's social media pages. Distell and Stay Law are being sued by the duo for R1.5 million after they used their song, Kushubile, to advertise wine through the well-known "kushibule challenge" competition that […]
By: Natasha Archary Mpumalanga-born DJ, producer, and radio presenter Emotionz DJ shares his 'Intention' or Inhloso with DJ Keyez on the Ultimate Kaya 959 Top 30. Humphrey Owethu Mpila, grew up in Ekangala in Bronkhorspruit, and he's been pushing multiple revenue streams to get by. One thing that the Covid-19 pandemic taught him is that you cannot put all your eggs in one basket. Becoming a father meant he had […]
By Wanique Block More than just a sound, South Africa’s music scene has embedded itself as a cultural movement that has transcended various experiences, spaces, communities, provinces and countries. This movement has birthed and catapulted the careers of many South African artists like Black Coffee, Blxckie, Uncle Waffles, Dbn Gogo and Nasty C just to name a few. Like many of these artists we too have witnessed the meteoric rise […]
By: Natasha Archary Amapiano artist and producer, Abidoza features on the Ultimate Kaya 959 Top 30 with DJ Keyez. The multi-talented producer who enjoyed a No.1 spot with Cassper Nyovest on Siyathandana shares his excitement about a new project that's on the cards. Amogelang Thorne Chabangu, better known as Abidoza, was born and raised in Marokolong Hammanskraal. The name means "acceptance" and his middle name is an ode to his […]
By: Natasha Archary One of the most exciting Amapiano producers features on the Ultimate Kaya 959 Top 30, a gent whose name was mentioned by previous guests on the show. Mdu aka TRP who put out a 50-track album alongside Kabza De Small, shares with DJ Keyez what his journey thus far has been like. The artist whose real name is Keith Mduduzi Mangena, dabbles in dance and electronic music […]
By Wanique Block Just 11 days after announcing a break to focus on his mental health, amapiano hitmaker Toss has returned to the stage. “I career is doing amazing, kodwa i personal life iyakhabatheka,” Toss announced earlier this month. “My mental health iza k’qala bafwethu, I’ll be back to operate with you guys soon…For now ithi ngiyo thola usizo!!! Nisale niba Qhamela, ngiyan’ncanywa”, he continued. In a newly circulated video, […]
By: Natasha Archary Manchester United fans must need a reason to smile after their dismal 4-0 loss to Brighton, on Saturday, 7 May. Watching their defensive midfielder, Paul Pogba getting down to amapiano whilst training at the gym may offer a slight reprieve. United's Premier League season is all but over, ending any hopes for a Top 4 finish. Taking to his Instagram, the 29-year old French footballer gave his […]