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[WATCH] Ciara nails the Amapiano ‘Umlando’ dance challenge
The #UmlandoChallenge has gripped the world by storm lately after it's originator, Amapiano artist Toss, posted a video of himself doing the routine in a...
The Asibe Happy hitmaker, real name Kabelo Motha, was honoured with this billboard by music streaming platform, Spotify.
A lot has taken place both societally and in South Africa’s music scene between the time that Kwaito and Amapiano emerged.
Wednesday night at Playground in Braamfontein, Jägermeister and Africori celebrated the launch of the music video for 'uMlando', the platinum smash hit and dance challenge by 9umba, Mdoovar, and Toss that features Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna, Sir Trill and Slade.
South Africans first heard it a decade ago, but over the last two years, it has exploded with international tours, music awards, festivals and countless playlists.
The star-studded award ceremony was held in Hungary’s capital, Budapest on Sunday night.
The awards ceremony, which recognises and honours musicians across the country, will be hosted by actress and choreographer Bontle Modiselle alongside tv presenter and actor Lawrence Maleka.
Now, artists will be nominated in the Best Kwaito Album, Best Gqom Album and Best amaPiano album respectively, as of this year.
From a commission of inquiry to a trending music genre - these were some of the top contenders for South Africa’s 2019 Word of The Year.