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Kelvin Momo, Kabza De Small, and Oscar Mbo to Ignite Motherland Festival 2024

19Nov

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Kelvin Momo, Kabza De Small, and Oscar Mbo to Ignite Motherland Festival 2024

Amapiano and house royalty Kelvin Momo, Kabza De Small, Oscar Mbo and Mawhoo, are set to bring the heat to this year’s Motherland Festival. Taking place on Saturday, 30 November 2024, at the breathtaking Cradle Boutique Hotel, this festival is a celebration of African rhythms, culture, and unity. The Line-Up of Dreams Kelvin Momo – Renowned for his "private school Amapiano" sounds. Kabza De Small – Internationally acclaimed Amapiano trailblazer. Oscar Mbo – House music maestro with deep, soulful beats. Mawhoo – Celebrated vocalist and crowd-favorite performer. Supporting acts include: KMAT – Rising Amapiano star. Black Motion B2B Soul Nativez – A powerhouse collaborative set. DJ Lag – Gqom pioneer known for electrifying performances. Sun-El Musician ...

4Nov

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Poppulse Exclusive: Yaba Buluku

Formed in 2020, after the viral TikTok hit of their song Yaba Buluku, the Mozambican musical collective, Yaba Buluku Boys is one of the hottest music group on the continent. The group which consists of the dynamic trio of Dj Tarico, the producing brain of the group, Nelson Tivane, the skilled songwriter of the group and recording artist, Preck, who is a gifted connoisseur of Southern Africa's afro-dance genre and other popular indigenous sounds. Following the success of their debut single, the group enlisted Grammy-award winning artist Burna Boy for the Yaba Buluku remix. Released in 2021, the remix has since become one of the year's biggest songs, accumulating more than six million streams worldwide and over one million Shazams. This breakthrough success saw the group nominated f...

19Oct

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Poppulse Exclusive: Roki

Over two decades into his career, Roki is not showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon. The Zimbabwean contemporary musician who has tapped into acting and was a contestant on Big Brother Africa 7 has made a name for himself as a gifted songwriter and exceptional performer. The urban grooves star has won many prestigious awards over the years including ‘Best Video of the Year’ and ‘Song of the Year’ for his undying 2007 hit Chidzoka. He holds the record as the fastest Zimbabwean musician to hit 1 million views on YouTube (he achieved this in a week) with his 2021 hit song Uchandifunga. Poppulse caught up with Roki to get to know a little more about him: What first got you into music? I first got into music because I came from a family where my uncle, my dad’s little...

Zahara releases her most honest and personal album yet, ‘Nqaba Yam’

13Aug

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Zahara releases her most honest and personal album yet, ‘Nqaba Yam’

Multiple SAMA award-winning singer/songwriter Zahara releases her long-awaited 5th album ‘Nqaba Yam’, alongside new single ‘Ixolo’. There will be light at the end of the tunnel is the recurring theme and text for Zahara’s most honest and personal album yet, ‘Nqaba Yam’. Much like the fiery red dress she dons on the artwork for her anticipated fifth offering, Zahara is the ray of sunshine that many have yearned for in the midst of a global pandemic. Her latest body of work serves as a pick-me-up. The soothing, healing soulful melodies of the 12-track album, paired with introspective lyrics oozes a newfound confidence in Zahara’s distinct voice. Her aura is effervescent and light as air. She’s letting her masterful guitar skills do all the talking, while tak...

TRESOR’s ‘Never Let Me Go’ certified 5X Platinum

11Aug

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TRESOR’s ‘Never Let Me Go’ certified 5X Platinum

Multi award-winning musician, TRESOR’s, global hit single, Never Let Me Go, is officially certified 5X Platinum. Taken off his debut album VII, this evergreen body of work propelled TRESOR to stardom and remains a fan favourite to date. TRESOR’s Never Let Me Go crossed borders and language barriers placing as the number #1 selling dance song in Italy iTunes at the time with his Spada Remix beating the likes of Justin Bieber, Calvin Harris and Rihanna. TRESOR’s Never Let Me Go (Spada Remix) placed as the eighth best-selling song across all genres in Italy iTunes and was his second number #1 bestselling dance song in Italy iTunes following his debut single, Mount Everest, making TRESOR the only African-based artist to achieve this feat twice. “I am truly honored and blessed...

Poppulse Exclusive: Stino Le Thwenny Interview

29Jul

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Poppulse Exclusive: Stino Le Thwenny Interview

South African hip hop duo, Stino Le Thwenny Poppulse caught up and had a chat with South African hip hop duo, Stino Le Thwenny, who just released a new single Tsele, featuring multi-platinum selling rapper Kwesta. Reminiscent of underground hip hop cyphers, the duo delivers bars on a hard-hitting beat. Produced by ASID ON THE BEAT, the instrumentation consists of a hard-hitting bass to keep the tempo and a lo-fi element to produce the melody of the song. Where are you guys from? How have your surroundings shaped you in a creative sense and in what way? We are from Bloemfontein in the Free State, and our town is a small town that’s still growing but our town is more of a city than the surrounding towns. We have more events, we have more venues for the arts, I think it just be...

Benny Afroe remakes Zola & Unathi’s 2000s hit “Sana Lwami” with new single, Nguwe

9Jul

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Benny Afroe remakes Zola & Unathi’s 2000s hit “Sana Lwami” with new single, Nguwe

Johannesburg, Friday, 9 July 2021 – Singer, songwriter, and trendsetter, Benny Afroe, remakes Zola and Unathi’s 2000s hit “Sana Lwami” with his new single, Nguwe. “I've always been a huge fan of the song and as an artist, it has been a lifelong dream of mine to remake the song in my own rendition and interpretation,” shares Benny Afroe. Inspired by the 2000s hit, Benny Afroe aptly named the track Nguwe, as he plays on the chorus that Unathi sings. The upbeat love song tells a story of how two people who are madly in love with each other met, and the importance of telling that special person that they are the one for you. Nguwe brings out the nostalgia of the original classic and with Benny Afroe’s fresh and current take on it, the song will certainly resonate with both you...

Sun-EL Musician and EL-World Music dominate in SAMA Nominations!

6Jul

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Sun-EL Musician and EL-World Music dominate in SAMA Nominations!

Johannesburg, Thursday, 10 June 2021 – Influential South African artist, multi award-winning producer, Sun-EL Musician and his homegrown label, EL-World Music, have received a phenomenal 12 combined nominations across a vast array of categories at the 27th edition of the SAMAs (South African Music Awards). Sun-EL Musician was nominated for multiple categories (x6) not only in his capacity at an artist, but as a producer and co-director of his one-of-a-kind virtual concert in conjunction with artist services company Platoon and entertainment agency Anything Goes. To The World And Beyond was a first of its kind Afro-futuristic digital showcase and visual album formed of his highly acclaimed project of the same name. Watch here. “So many hands and hear...

“Ina Iyeza” by Zain SA has been certified Gold by RISA

6Jul

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“Ina Iyeza” by Zain SA has been certified Gold by RISA

15 June 2021, Cofimvaba, South Africa – Zain SA’s hit record “Ina Iyeza” has been certified Gold by RISA. On the 13th of May 2021, exactly after his “PE Yano” project was released, it was an exciting moment as Zain SA took to social media to announce that his song titled “Ina Iyeza” has been certified gold by RISA. He said these were the biggest news in the Eastern Cape as it was proof that one can go gold without relocating to another province, he went on to thank his supporters and his team and also stated that one of his friends has predicted the song going gold. “Ina Iyeza” is a breakaway hit song as it was never picked as a single, but the hit factor in it saw it go viral late 2020 going into 2021. The song is about facing trials and tribulations of li...

Cassper Nyovest Releases His Sixth Studio Album Titled: Sweet and Short 2.0

6Jul

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Cassper Nyovest Releases His Sixth Studio Album Titled: Sweet and Short 2.0

Cassper Nyovest aka Don Billiano has released his sixth studio album titled Short and Sweet 2.0. The body of work is a ten-track album which is a continuation of the exploration which began with his 2018 fourth studio album Short and Sweet. On Short and Sweet 2, the Legacy Deal maker continues to explore his voice within amapiano, as a pioneer of blending hip hop and the current dominant sound of the yanos. Cassper has already proven the latter with the singles currently available from the album these include, Ama Number Ayi 10, Angisho Guys, and the current lead single Siyathandana. A single which Cassper supported with a music video he executively produced and directed. Ahead of the release, Don Billiano launched the project with an activation that saw him aim...