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In his element: Amapiano producer Mthuthuzeli Gift Khoza, better known as De Mthuda, in his natural habitat – manning the decks at Universal Music’s headquarters in Rosebank. (Photo: Sabelo Mkhabela)
ACE OF SPADES

Meet De Mthuda, the landlord of amapiano

Amapiano super producer De Mthuda is shaping the soundtrack of summer, but prefers to speak through his music, not to journalists, except in this case …

  • Sabelo Mkhabela
10 min read
WizKid performs on stage at The O2 Arena on October 19, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)
BEYONCE
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Afrobeats conquer the world

From Grammys to sold-out concerts, the West African music phenomenon is going mainstream

  • Oluwamayowa Idowu
4 min read
Nasty C at Red Bull Studios. (Jonathan Ferreira / Red Bull Content Pool)
AFRICA CREATIVE AGENCY
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Nasty C: ‘You can’t hide from me any more’

It’s been two weeks since the 23-year-old rapper signed a deal with US record label and hip-hop stronghold Def Jam. He caught up with the Mail & Guardian to let us know why the…

  • Zaza Hlalethwa
7 min read
AT AMP T

Web abuzz over iPod ‘refresh’

Apple is expected to unveil revamped iPods at a special event on Wednesday in San Francisco. The internet is buzzing with speculation sparked by enigmatic Apple event invitations…

  • Glenn Chapman
2 min read