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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Simangele “Sima” Mashazi, the Hammersdale born singer/songwriter who now resides in Stellenbosch, is bound to make lyrical and musical waves in the South African music industry. Sima, who currently portrays the iconic Miriam Makeba, is no stranger when it comes to the big stage. She is an all-ingredients superstar in the making with her latest song,…
The Standard Bank Jazz Festival, Grahamstown is celebrating two decades of an incredible jazz festival that for 10 days every year turns Grahamstown into “Jazztown” during the National Arts Festival. Its 20th anniversary edition from 29 June to 8 July this year features over 100 musicians from 12 countries across a diverse range of styles and collaborations. Included…
It’s been a while since South Africa has produced a well-balanced hip hop group to carry on the legacy left by some of the popular rap crews – Skwatta Kamp and Teargas, to name a few. However, the ridiculous hunger for success witnessed from the new and emerging local group, RawKRX, has impressed local as well as…
Legendary actor, songwriter and film producer Joe Mafela has died, Generations: The Legacy publicist Gaaratwe Mokhethi confirmed. Mokhethi confirmed that he died in a car accident on his way home from Soweto. “He has passed away. It was a car accident and he was on his way home from Soweto. But the family will make…
South African Film and Television awards (SAFTAS) honoured its stars at the 11th annual ceremony held at Sun City on Saturday night during a live broadcast on SABC2. Here is the list of winners: TELEVISION Best TV Soap/Telenovela The Road Best Achievement in Directing – TV Soap/Telenovela High Rollers Best Actor – TV Soap/Telenovela Anthony…
