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A certain presence: Nobantu Vilakazi describes herself as a DJ, a vocalist, a songwriter and a hitmaker. Photo: Supplied
ABAFANA BASE GOLI

How Amapiano’s first lady is defining her own lane

Nobantu Vilakazi cements her solo era with ‘Abafana Base Goli’, a bold anthem blending township truth and irresistible grooves

  • Lesego Chepape
7 min read
Tyla’s Afropiano and R&B song Water earned the 22-year-old from Johannesburg the inaugural Best African Music Performance award on 5 February. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
ZAKES BANTWININI

South Africa’s Tyla triumphs at Grammys

Singer-songwriter brings home the award for Best African Music Performance in the category’s first year

  • Lesego Chepape
2 min read
Music producer Evens Radebe works on a song with his partner Augustine Mbatha as dancer Jayden looks on. Photo: Oupa Nkosi
AMAPIANO

The evolution of amapiano

Sound that has taken the world by storm is in danger of dying out in a lacklustre industry

  • Oupa Nkosi
8 min read
The Banyana EP, featuring Tyler ICU
AMAPIANO

The top 10 amapiano tunes rocking the streets

They range from Uncle Waffles’ single ‘Tanzania’ in 10th place to Mas Musiq’s ‘Sengizwile’ at No 1

  • Bongeka Gumede
5 min read