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EventsLordkez Reacts To Performing The National Anthem At The Currie Cup Final
The post Lordkez Reacts To Performing The National Anthem At The Currie Cup Final appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Lordkez Reacts To Performing The National Anthem At The Currie Cup Final.
TrendingNasty C Puts ‘Strings and Bling’ At Number 1 As He Ranks His Own Albums
The post Nasty C Puts ‘Strings and Bling’ At Number 1 As He Ranks His Own Albums appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C Puts ‘Strings and Bling’ At Number 1 As He Ranks His Own Albums.
Industry NewsCassper Celebrates His Son’s 6th Birthday With Superhero-Themed Tribute
The post Cassper Celebrates His Son’s 6th Birthday With Superhero-Themed Tribute appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Celebrates His Son’s 6th Birthday With Superhero-Themed Tribute.
EventsSouth Africa Fashion Awards Announces 2026 Nominees as Public Voting Officially Opens
The South Africa Fashion Awards (SAFA) has officially announced the nominees for the 2nd Annual South Africa Fashion Awards, taking place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at Hotel Sky, Sandton, Johannesburg.
New ReleasesUsimamane Fuels Excitement For Upcoming Project “Tai Lung”
The post Usimamane Fuels Excitement For Upcoming Project “Tai Lung” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Usimamane Fuels Excitement For Upcoming Project “Tai Lung.” Usimamane has given fans another glimpse into the journey behind his rise,…
Artist SpotlightNIVEA 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.
New ReleasesLoatinover Pounds Confirms The Completion Of His New Album
The post Loatinover Pounds Confirms The Completion Of His New Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Loatinover Pounds Confirms The Completion Of His New Album.
New ReleasesNadia Nakai and Toss Unite For A New Joint EP
South African music stars Nadia Nakai and Toss are joining forces for their highly anticipated collaborative EP, Do’s & Dont’s – a project exploring the challenges, misunderstandings and unspoken rules that come with modern relationships.
EventsMeet we’re alright: The Cape Town band making noise and making space
From gigs around Cape Town to festival stages like Up the Creek and most recently taking on Aandklas’ Battle of the Bands, we’re alright are quickly becoming a band to watch.
EventsEmtee Eyes Historic FNB Stadium Takeover With Da Big Hustle One-Man Show
The post Emtee Eyes Historic FNB Stadium Takeover With Da Big Hustle One-Man Show appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee Eyes Historic FNB Stadium Takeover With Da Big Hustle One-Man Show.
Industry NewsRichMaaryo Maps Out His Journey Through Struggle, Love and Faith on ‘Architect’
Ghanaian artist RichMaaryo is giving listeners a closer look into his world with the release of his six-track EP, Architect, a project that moves through the realities of hustling, falling in love, facing uncertainty and holding onto faith…
Artist SpotlightApple 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.
New ReleasesZola 7 Brings Cultural Storytelling To New Single “Nyembezi Zamatshitshi”
The post Zola 7 Brings Cultural Storytelling To New Single “Nyembezi Zamatshitshi” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Zola 7 Brings Cultural Storytelling To New Single “Nyembezi Zamatshitshi” Kwaito veteran Bonginkosi Dlamini, popularly…
New ReleasesTasha HendrixX Drops Long-Awaited “StrobeLights” Music Video Featuring Zulu Mecca
The post Tasha HendrixX Drops Long-Awaited “StrobeLights” Music Video Featuring Zulu Mecca appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tasha HendrixX Drops Long-Awaited “StrobeLights” Music Video Featuring Zulu Mecca.
New ReleasesNasty C & Tellaman Land Rap Life Cover Following “T’s & C’s Apply” Release
The post Nasty C & Tellaman Land Rap Life Cover Following “T’s & C’s Apply” Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C & Tellaman Land Rap Life Cover Following “T’s & C’s Apply” Release.
New ReleasesCoach Kling Drops Debut Single “Money Dance” Featuring Khuli Chana & Nasty C
The post Coach Kling Drops Debut Single “Money Dance” Featuring Khuli Chana & Nasty C appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Coach Kling Drops Debut Single “Money Dance” Featuring Khuli Chana & Nasty C.
Artist SpotlightSAMA32: 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.
Producer TipsTyson Sybateli Drops ‘Teflon Cards’ Ahead of Amehlo Album
The post Tyson Sybateli Drops ‘Teflon Cards’ Ahead of Amehlo Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tyson Sybateli Drops ‘Teflon Cards’ Ahead of Amehlo Album.
TrendingRetro Cover Story: iFani Unchained
A chain is an ambivalent symbol. Its connotation is solely dependent on how the person who owns it chooses to use it. It can represent linkage and reinforcement; the intention to build and strengthen, as it did in many Communist images in…
New ReleasesBabylowsk1 Drops New Project ‘BLEEDN’’ Following ‘BELEEDAT’ Success
The post Babylowsk1 Drops New Project ‘BLEEDN’’ Following ‘BELEEDAT’ Success appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Babylowsk1 Drops New Project ‘BLEEDN’’ Following ‘BELEEDAT’ Success.