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Industry NewsZanele Potelwa Praises Cassper Nyovest After SAMA32 Hosting Debut
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EventsAfrica: It’s Time to Say Ngeke! To Corruption
Image credit: Minenhle Memela Musicians of South Africa! The fight against corruption needs your voice. Following the success of the first-ever Ngeke! Festival in 2025, Fair Play is once again calling on South Africa’s boldest young…
Industry NewsKLY Shares The Secret Formula To Make A Hit Song
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New ReleasesLordkez Celebrates Second SAMA Win: “This Is Only the Beginning”
The post Lordkez Celebrates Second SAMA Win: “This Is Only the Beginning” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Lordkez Celebrates Second SAMA Win: “This Is Only the Beginning.” South African R&B and soul artist Lordkez has once again etched…
Producer TipsCassper Says SAMA32 Surpassed Last Year’s Views In Just 10 Hours
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Industry NewsEx-Global Crowns A-Reece SA’s Best Rapper & Nasty C The Country’s Best Hip Hop Artist
The post Ex-Global Crowns A-Reece SA’s Best Rapper & Nasty C The Country’s Best Hip Hop Artist appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Ex-Global Crowns A-Reece SA’s Best Rapper & Nasty C The Country’s Best Hip Hop Artist.
InterviewsThe Road to Manila Runs Through Soweto
The road to Manila runs through Johannesburg as Red Bull Half Court South Africa gets ready to crown its national champions.
EventsThey Were on a “Holiday”, But They’re Back: popartlive Return After 10 Years
Ten years ago, popartlive was created in a small studio at the back of a house in the east of Joburg, in an area locals know as the ‘Vale’.
Industry NewsNasty C Links Up With Nigerian Star Tay Iwar Ahead Of Possible New Music
The post Nasty C Links Up With Nigerian Star Tay Iwar Ahead Of Possible New Music appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C Links Up With Nigerian Star Tay Iwar Ahead Of Possible New Music.
Industry NewsHLE, Kabza De Small lead SAMA32 with 3 wins each
South African artists HLE and Kabza De Small emerged as the biggest winners at the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32), each taking home three awards at Sun City Arena in the North West on 15 August.