The Africa Report

South Africa: Top 10 hip hop songs from 2022 that’ll put you in the groove

Amapiano is still dominant, but this time around, South Africa’s local rap acts put up a good fight and there were a number of records that made a mark on the charts and in the hearts of music fans ...
The Africa Report

South Africa: Top 10 Amapiano hits from 2022 to keep you glued to the dance floor

1. Kabza De Small: ‘Eningi’ ft. Simmy, Njelic and Mhaw Keys Self-proclaimed titles are often ego strokes that never quite match up with reality, but Kabza De Small anointing himself as the ‘King of ...
Variety

From Beyonce’s ‘My Power’ to ‘Black Panther,’ New Book Explores How the Sounds of South Africa Reached the Global Pop Stage

In an excerpt from the 33 ⅓ title "South African Popular Music," the author breaks down house music offshoots gqom and amapiano. When Beyoncé put together her companion soundtrack album, “The Lion ...
The Conversation

Madosini, a South African national treasure whose music kept a rich history alive

Boudina McConnachie is affiliated with Rhodes University and hosted Madosini at ILAM funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in 2021. Renowned African musician, songwriter and storyteller Latozi ...