When Tratt makes a move, it’s checkmate!

Hip hop rising star, Tratt, is a proof that determination, passion, timing and making calculated moves are some of the qualities artists need to succeed in the music industry. Born Nkosinathi Phaknathi and raised in Johannesburg, the former drama and chess student has come a long way since he first wrote his first rap song (turning…

SA Hip Hip Awards Winners

2016 South African Hip Hop Awards (SAHHA) were held on Wednesday at the Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City, Johannesburg. Here is the full list of winners:  HONORARY AWARD Goddessa MOST VALUABLE Cassper Nyovest BEST LOCAL BRAND Butan BEST INTERNATIONAL BRAND Power Play BEST DANCE CREW Supreme I Crew PROMOTER OF THE YEAR Pop Bottles DJ…

2016 Mamas winners

MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs)  honoured Africa’s top stars at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg on Saturday night. Here’s the full list of all the winners: Artist of the Year: Wizkid (Nigeria) Best Female: Yemi Alade (Nigeria) Best Male: Wizkid (Nigeria) Best Group: Sauti Sol (Kenya) Best Breakthrough Act: Tekno (Nigeria) Best Live Act:  Cassper Nyovest (South Africa) Best Hip Hop…

2016 South African Music Awards winners

2016 South African Music Awards winners were announced at the Durban International Convention Centre on Saturday night. The full list of winners for the 22nd Annual South African Music Awards: Album of the Year (served hot by Nescafe) – Black Coffee  – Pieces of Me Duo or Group of the Year – Big Nuz –…

Rapper Emtee joins Muvhango

Emtee’s name will no longer be traced only in South African hip-hop music industry, as the rapper has branched into acting. The award-winning artist, 23, who started shooting his scenes two weeks ago, will make his on-screen debut as Malusi in the SABC2 soapie Muvhango in June. “Acting has always been something I wanted to…

15th Metro FM Music Awards winners

The 15th annual Metro FM Music Awards took place in Durban on Saturday night – where Emtee, Fifi Cooper, Cici and Nathi Mankayi were among of the evening’s biggest winners. Here are all the winners: SONG OF THE YEAR Nathi – Nomvula BEST MALE ALBUM Cassper Nyovest – Refiloe  BEST AFRICAN POP ALBUM Nathi –…