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Gunna to Headline the Return of Milk + Cookies Festival in South Africa

6Oct

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Gunna to Headline the Return of Milk + Cookies Festival in South Africa

Milk + Cookies Music Week is set to make its highly anticipated return to South Africa from 24 December 2025 to 14 January 2026, bringing with it a fusion of music, art, and culture that celebrates South Africa’s dynamic creative spirit. Headlining this year’s event is multi-platinum hip-hop star Gunna, who will perform live in Cape Town and Johannesburg as part of the 21-day cultural celebration. The Atlanta-based production powerhouse Milk + Cookies, founded by four Morehouse College alumni, has confirmed that the festival will feature Gunna, known for global hits like “Drip Too Hard” and “Push Up.” His performances are scheduled for Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town on Saturday, 3 January 2026, and Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday, 10 January 2026. Adding to th...

TikTok for Artists Launches in South Africa to Boost Music Discovery and Artist Growth

28Aug

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TikTok for Artists Launches in South Africa to Boost Music Discovery and Artist Growth

TikTok has officially launched TikTok for Artists in South Africa, expanding its global rollout of the all-in-one music insights platform. Designed to give artists, their teams, and labels powerful data and tools, the platform helps creators better understand their music performance, engage with fans, and grow their careers both on and off TikTok. Turning Data Into Career Growth TikTok for Artists delivers daily-updated dashboards and in-depth analytics, giving creators transparent, actionable data on how their tracks and content are performing. From measuring song usage to understanding fan demographics, the platform allows artists to shape their strategy with precision. Key Features Include: Song Performance – Track views, creator posts, and engagement per song. Post...

Doja Cat Announced as First Headliner for Hey Neighbour Festival 2025!

31Mar

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Doja Cat Announced as First Headliner for Hey Neighbour Festival 2025!

📍 Johannesburg, South Africa – The wait is over! Hey Neighbour: Season 2 is officially on the way, and the festival has just dropped its first major headliner—Doja Cat! The global superstar will be lighting up the Legends Adventure Farm stage this August, bringing her electrifying energy, chart-topping hits, and genre-blending sound to one of South Africa’s biggest music events. Doja Cat Takes Over Hey Neighbour 2025 With a career defined by viral anthems and a bold artistic vision, Doja Cat has become a force in the music industry. From smash hits like "Say So," "Kiss Me More," "Paint the Town Red," and "Woman," to her unforgettable performances, she continues to push creative boundaries and command global attention. “We are beyond excited to welcome Doja Cat to the Hey N...

METRO FM Music Awards 2025 Nominations: See the Full List Here

28Feb

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METRO FM Music Awards 2025 Nominations: See the Full List Here

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has officially announced the nominees for the highly anticipated METRO FM Music Awards 2025. Covering music singles and albums released between 28 February 2024 and 28 February 2025, this year’s nominations highlight South Africa’s most celebrated musical talents. With an impressive 2,769 entries across 19 categories—up from 1,700 last year—the competition is fiercer than ever. Amapiano remains at the forefront of the industry, with genre heavyweights Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, and Scotts Maphuma leading the nominations with four each. Meanwhile, iNkabi Nation’s Sjava follows closely with three nominations, alongside hip-hop giants Kwesta and Cassper Nyovest. Theme: Crowning Greatness This year’s theme, "Crowning Greatn...

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...