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FILE: US American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress Ciara. Picture: instagram.com

Amapiano

[WATCH] Ciara nails the Amapiano ‘Umlando’ dance challenge

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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...

  • Twitter: Kabza De Small

    From MP to New York: 'Amapiano king' Kabza De Small bags Times Square billboard

    The Asibe Happy hitmaker, real name Kabelo Motha, was honoured with this billboard by music streaming platform, Spotify.

    54 days ago
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    MELANIE TRIEGAARDT: From CDs to streaming ... 28 years of enduring SA music

    A lot has taken place both societally and in South Africa’s music scene between the time that Kwaito and Amapiano emerged.

    107 days ago
  • Jagermeister and Africori launched the 'uMlando' music video. Picture: Thabo Molaba.

    Shake your hips to the new 'uMlando' music video

    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.

    132 days ago
  • FILE: Amapiano star Kamo Mphela said the genre is "a whole culture movement". Picture: @kamo_mphelaxx/Instagram

    South Africa's Amapiano music takes the world by storm

    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.

    139 days ago
  • MTV Europe Music Awards 2021 at Papp László Budapest Sportaréna in Hungary. Picture: Mpho Lakaje / Eyewitness News.

    'The world is watching us': African artists shine at MTV EMAs

    The star-studded award ceremony was held in Hungary’s capital, Budapest on Sunday night.

    268 days ago
  • The 27th South African Music Awards. Picture:  Supplied.

    Amapiano category makes debut at 27th SA Music Awards

    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.

    375 days ago
  • A YouTube screenshot of the 'Amanikiniki' music video by MFR Souls ft Kamo Mphela. Picture: MFR Souls/YouTube.

    Samas separates amaPiano, Gqom and Kwaito into standalone categories

    Now, artists will be nominated in the Best Kwaito Album, Best Gqom Album and Best amaPiano album respectively, as of this year.

    574 days ago
  • FILE: Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. Picture: AFP

    'Zondo Commission' shortlisted as SA’s 2019 Word of the 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.

    1029 days ago
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