2017 SAMA winners

The winners of the 23rd South African Music Awards were announced during at Sun City on Saturday night. Here is the full list of winners. Best Newcomer of the Year – Amanda Black – Amazulu Best Duo-Group of the Year – Black Motion – Ya Badimo Best Female Artist of the Year – Amanda Black – Amazulu Best…

2017 Zimbabwe Achievers Awards Winners

The annual Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) 2017 took place on Saturday at The Cumberland Hotel in London. Here is the full list of winners: Community Champion of the Year – Dorcas Gwata Event of the Year – SAMA Festival 2016 Fashion Designer of the Year – Tapiwa Dingwiza Female Entrepreneur – Hanani Nqo Female Personality…

Johnny Clegg bids farewell to music

After almost four decades in the music industry, iconic singer Johnny Clegg will be retiring to focus on writing his autobiography and to spend time with his family. The singer who was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 is currently in remission after undergoing chemotherapy, and wants to spend as much time as possible with his…

2017 SAMA Nominees

The 23rd South African Music Awards have announced the nominees. Here is the full list: Male Artist Of The Year: Dr Tumi Kwesta Musa Nasty C Nathi Female Artist of the Year Lebo Sekgobela Amanda Black Babes Wodumo Thandiswa Kelly Khumalo  Newcomer Of The Year Soul Kulture Nasty C Babes Wodumo Amanda Black Sketchy Bongo…

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’s Got Talent Returns

South Africa’s most-watched talent search show, SA’s Got Talent, is back in 2017 for its 8th season. The show, which has created a host of superstars, is on the search for South Africa’s next big thing. Hopeful contestants can attend the pre-auditions in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, kicking off in May. Contestants who reside…