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Usimamane Celebrates New Sandton Home With Emotional Tribute To Late FriendArtist Spotlight

Usimamane Celebrates New Sandton Home With Emotional Tribute To Late Friend

The post Usimamane Celebrates New Sandton Home With Emotional Tribute To Late Friend appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Usimamane Celebrates New Sandton Home With Emotional Tribute To Late Friend.

sahiphopmag10/6/2026
Money Badoo Traces Her Roots And Family Legacy In Upcoming ‘The Next Verse’ EpisodeArtist Spotlight

Money Badoo Traces Her Roots And Family Legacy In Upcoming ‘The Next Verse’ Episode

The post Money Badoo Traces Her Roots And Family Legacy In Upcoming ‘The Next Verse’ Episode appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Money Badoo Traces Her Roots And Family Legacy In Upcoming ‘The Next Verse’ Episode.

sahiphopmag10/2/2026
Vans Debuts the Rowan Z3Artist Spotlight

Vans Debuts the Rowan Z3

Vans introduces the Rowan Z3, the third iteration of Rowan Zorilla’s signature skate shoe. Available August 13 on Vans.co.za and at Vans retail locations, the Rowan Z3 represents the next step in performance, durability, and…

hypemagazine9/29/2026
The Search for South Africa’s Next Big Idea Begins as Youthx ReturnsArtist Spotlight

The Search for South Africa’s Next Big Idea Begins as Youthx Returns

Every great idea starts with potential but turning it into impact requires the right opportunity to grow. South Africa’s next breakthrough business could emerge from anywhere: a university residence, a township community, a garage…

hypemagazine9/28/2026
Meet Jainy: Ghanaian-Nigerian Rising Star Making Waves in AfrobeatsArtist Spotlight

Meet Jainy: Ghanaian-Nigerian Rising Star Making Waves in Afrobeats

Ghanaian-Nigerian rising artiste Jainy Amarachi Offei professionally known as Jainy is gradually making her presence felt in the Afrobeats space with her vibrant personality, distinctive sound and growing international appeal.

groove-africa9/22/2026
Nasty C Looks Back On A Decade Of Highs And Lows Since “Bad Hair” AlbumArtist Spotlight

Nasty C Looks Back On A Decade Of Highs And Lows Since “Bad Hair” Album

The post Nasty C Looks Back On A Decade Of Highs And Lows Since “Bad Hair” Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C Looks Back On A Decade Of Highs And Lows Since “Bad Hair” Album.

sahiphopmag9/22/2026
Studio 88 Mix On The Move Steps Into the Spotlight with Channel O’s Under The RadarArtist Spotlight

Studio 88 Mix On The Move Steps Into the Spotlight with Channel O’s Under The Radar

The leading youth fashion retailer joins forces with Channel O’s (DStv Channel 320) new music platform to help transform South Africa’s next generation of artists from raw talent into screen-ready stars.

hypemagazine9/16/2026
NIVEA Black & White partners with Lindani Styling to celebrate the confidence behindArtist Spotlight

NIVEA Black & White partners with Lindani Styling to celebrate the confidence behind

NIVEA Black & White has partnered with Lindani Styling, as founder Lindani Ndwandwa celebrates 15 years in fashion, a journey defined by growth, self-expression and the confidence to be seen on his own terms.

hypemagazine9/14/2026
Apple Music Announces Nasty C & Tellaman as September’s Featured Artists for Rap Life AfricaArtist Spotlight

Apple Music Announces Nasty C & Tellaman as September’s Featured Artists for Rap Life Africa

South African rap heavyweight Nasty Cand acclaimed R&B artist Tellaman feature as the latest artists on Apple Music’s playlist of the hottest Hip-Hop tracks in Africa this week.

hypemagazine9/11/2026
SAMA32: The Sound of UsArtist Spotlight

SAMA32: The Sound of Us

SAMA32: The Sound of Us Music is the invisible thread that weaves through the milestones of our lives, grounding us in emotion and shared memory.

samusicawards9/11/2026
Issi Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude To The Team Behind His Upcoming EPArtist Spotlight

Issi Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude To The Team Behind His Upcoming EP

The post Issi Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude To The Team Behind His Upcoming EP appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Issi Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude To The Team Behind His Upcoming EP.

sahiphopmag9/10/2026
YFM’s ‘The First Note’ Season 1 Winner Langa King Releases Heaven – A Brand-New Afro-House SingleArtist Spotlight

YFM’s ‘The First Note’ Season 1 Winner Langa King Releases Heaven – A Brand-New Afro-House Single

The First Note, created by Y, is an exciting first of its kind strictly digital, music talent search competition designed to uncover, develop and celebrate the next generation of South African musical talent.

hypemagazine9/9/2026
Tellaman On Why It Took Him 7 Years To Drop His Second AlbumArtist Spotlight

Tellaman On Why It Took Him 7 Years To Drop His Second Album

The post Tellaman On Why It Took Him 7 Years To Drop His Second Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tellaman On Why It Took Him 7 Years To Drop His Second Album.

sahiphopmag9/9/2026
Shane Eagle Becomes A Father of Two As He & Nikki Welcome A Baby BoyArtist Spotlight

Shane Eagle Becomes A Father of Two As He & Nikki Welcome A Baby Boy

The post Shane Eagle Becomes A Father of Two As He & Nikki Welcome A Baby Boy appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Shane Eagle Becomes A Father of Two As He & Nikki Welcome A Baby Boy.

sahiphopmag9/8/2026
Revlon Launches Glimmer Shadow Multi-stick™Artist Spotlight

Revlon Launches Glimmer Shadow Multi-stick™

Introducing the NEW Revlon Glimmer Shadow Multi-Stick, an easy, multi-use shadow stick designed to swipe, blend and glow wherever you want it.

hypemagazine9/8/2026
Buzzi Lee Reacts To Fan Calling Her “Uze Nenye” Verse The Sexiest EverArtist Spotlight

Buzzi Lee Reacts To Fan Calling Her “Uze Nenye” Verse The Sexiest Ever

The post Buzzi Lee Reacts To Fan Calling Her “Uze Nenye” Verse The Sexiest Ever appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Buzzi Lee Reacts To Fan Calling Her “Uze Nenye” Verse The Sexiest Ever.

sahiphopmag9/7/2026
Apple Music Announces ru. As This Month’s Africa Rising Cover StarArtist Spotlight

Apple Music Announces ru. As This Month’s Africa Rising Cover Star

Apple Music today announced Auja-born, Nigerian singer-songwriter ru. as the latest cover star for the Africa Rising playlist, the platform dedicated to championing the next generation of African artists making an impact both at home and…

hypemagazine9/4/2026
NTS X Diesel Tracks SA Presents Tonii PoloniiArtist Spotlight

NTS X Diesel Tracks SA Presents Tonii Polonii

TONII POLONII lives somewhere between chaos and intention. Inspired by the raw energy of SoundCloud bootlegs and Cape Town’s underground scene, their sound is playful, unfiltered and built around the freedom to experiment.

hypemagazine9/3/2026
Issi Reflects On His Journey In An Emotive Throwback PostArtist Spotlight

Issi Reflects On His Journey In An Emotive Throwback Post

The post Issi Reflects On His Journey In An Emotive Throwback Post appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Issi Reflects On His Journey In An Emotive Throwback Post.

sahiphopmag9/3/2026