An Epic Day Out: Taking a trip down memory lane with Oskido
Oskido’s BIG DAY OUT festival, taking place at the end of November, promises to be a musical celebration to remember. The recently awarded SAMA winner (Chairperson’s Award) Oskido announced the addition of some epic acts to the already legendary line-up that are sure to evoke cherished memories and bring the dance floor to life. Joining […]
Supreme H: Motivated by the Music
Afrique Folk took some time out to get to know Deep House DJ Supreme H. The DJ is known for his tracks Give Me Time, It’s That Brother Love, Healing Energy and Who We Are. The talented producer from East Rand’s (Ekurhuleni) Tsakane is making a name for himself in the deep house scene. OB1: […]
#SAMA30 night belonged to Tyla, Kabza De Small and Mthunzi
The South African Music Awards have been celebrating artists since 1995, awarding over 40 categories that have coloured the nation’s soundscape, locally and internationally. For this year’s event, #SAMA30, music took the real centre stage as the awards celebrated the richness of South African culture. Tyla, South Africa’s international singing sensation and the duo of […]
META dance track embodies rich diversity of African music
An extraordinary fusion of talents comes together in the release of META, a 3 step dance track that embodies the rich diversity of African music. META brings together major African voices from Nomcebo Zikode, Fireboy DML and Sofiya Nzau. This 3 step dance track, not only embodies the rich diversity of African music but also has the potential to become a continental […]
Nadia Nakai & Ihashi Elimhlophe are the 2024 Ambassadors for Moshito Music Conference
The Moshito Music Conference & Exhibition 2024 have appointed Nadia Nakai and Ihashi Elimhlophe as the official ambassadors for this year’s event. The Moshito Music Conference & Exhibition is Africa’s premier music industry event, dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth within the African music landscape. Established in 2004, Moshito serves as a platform for […]
African Sound Unites as One Drum EP drops
The highly anticipated One Drum EP dropped this week, bringing with it a wave of Afrobeat, reggae, and Amapiano sounds that unite the African continent with its diaspora in a cultural celebration like no other. After the successful release of two hit singles—”AfroWave” by South Africa’s Scorpion Kings and “Let’s Dance” by Nigerian sensation Flavour—the […]
TRACE continues to Empower Emerging Talents & Amplify Afro Music
With Trace’s ongoing mission to showcase fresh African talent, the channel recently announced their continued focus of empowering young and emerging creatives to produce outstanding quality local content with a huge retention of top-performing shows amidst the current show changes. Always connected to the pulse of urban culture, Trace plans to deliver even more of […]
ONE DRUM – bridging cultures and genres
In celebrating the rich musical heritage of Africa and its diaspora, CANEX Creations Incorporated released the continental project EP, ONE DRUM. This unique project brings together an extraordinary lineup of artists from across the African diaspora, the Caribbean, Brazil, the USA and also Europe. ONE DRUM is a celebration of the cultural ties that unite […]
Visual Artist Lulama Wolf makes waves with Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen, the prestigious Danish brand renowned for creating iconic audio and home entertainment products of the highest sound, craftsmanship, and design standards, is proud to announce its collaboration with acclaimed South African visual artist Lulama Wolf. This culturally significant occasion marks the first time a South African artist has been invitedto create a […]
African Inspired Afri-Sauti Karaoke Movement Moves to Rosebank
Bespoke African karaoke night hosted by South African Afrobeats DJ, Spokenpriestess, has found a brand new home. Founded in 2021 under a different name, Afri-Sauti Karaoke officially launched earlier this year, following three years of conceptual planning. The much-loved event, which started out at a karaoke bar in Melville, Johannesburg, is now moving to the […]