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PatricKxxLee enlists Sjava, Blxckie, Kashcpt, PsychoYP and more on new collaboration tape, Room 37

TransAfrica Sounds editors August 24, 2023
Tyla
  • Amapiano & SA Music

Giants of Africa Closing Concert Presented by Spotify: Tyla Thrills in Kigali

TransAfrica Sounds editors August 24, 2023
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  • Amapiano & SA Music

South African Soul Icon Claire Phillips Releases Powerful New Single, ‘Amongst the Stars’

TransAfrica Sounds editors August 12, 2023
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Ami Faku Answers the Call to Unite the Continent as the Only South African Singer on Bob Marley’s Posthumous Album ‘Africa Unite’

TransAfrica Sounds editors August 7, 2023
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JZyNo drops visuals for viral hit song, “Butta My Bread”

TransAfrica Sounds editors August 7, 2023

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  • Songs & Meanings

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  • East & West African Music

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  • East & West African Music

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  • East & West African Music

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  • East & West African Music

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Blxckie
  • Amapiano & SA Music

PatricKxxLee enlists Sjava, Blxckie, Kashcpt, PsychoYP and more on new collaboration tape, Room 37

TransAfrica Sounds editors August 24, 2023

PatricKxxLee released Room 37 on 18 August 2023. It is a 14-track collaboration tape with Sjava, Blxckie, KashCPT, Burningforestboy, PsychoYP...

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Tyla
  • Amapiano & SA Music

Giants of Africa Closing Concert Presented by Spotify: Tyla Thrills in Kigali

TransAfrica Sounds editors August 24, 2023

Tyla went on to win the Grammy for Best African Music Performance twice: with "Water" in February 2024 and with...

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Cape Town viewed from Lion's Head, South Africa (South Africa)
  • Amapiano & SA Music

South African Soul Icon Claire Phillips Releases Powerful New Single, ‘Amongst the Stars’

TransAfrica Sounds editors August 12, 2023

As of November 2026, "Amongst the Stars" is listed on Apple Music as a 2023 single by Claire Phillips. It...

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Ami Faku
  • Amapiano & SA Music

Ami Faku Answers the Call to Unite the Continent as the Only South African Singer on Bob Marley’s Posthumous Album ‘Africa Unite’

TransAfrica Sounds editors August 7, 2023

Island Records released Africa Unite by Bob Marley & The Wailers on 4 August 2023. Ami Faku's version of "Redemption...

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Lasmid
  • Charts & Awards

JZyNo drops visuals for viral hit song, “Butta My Bread”

TransAfrica Sounds editors August 7, 2023

“Butta My Bread” became JZyNO’s breakout record. After the Clarence Peters video came out in August 2023, the song reached...

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  • Amapiano & SA Music

Major League DJz make history with amapiano on global platforms

TransAfrica Sounds editors August 7, 2023

The twin brothers Banele and Bandile Mbere, who perform as Major League DJz, built on their 2023 Tomorrowland and DJ...

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  • Amapiano & SA Music

Witness the Masked Singer South Africa Live at Menlyn Mall, Pretoria

TransAfrica Sounds editors July 26, 2023

The Masked Singer South Africa's live stop at Menlyn Mall in Pretoria took place on 29 July 2023, during the...

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The Replenishment Concert
  • Artists

Replenishment Concert Is Back with Heavyweight Gospel Singers!

TransAfrica Sounds editors July 20, 2023

Media personality Thabo "Tbo Touch" Molefe has announced the second edition of The Replenishment Concert, which fans had been waiting...

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  • Amapiano & SA Music

Kelvin Momo’s marvellous set left Spotify Greasy Tunes patrons wanting more

TransAfrica Sounds editors July 20, 2023

Spotify Greasy Tunes Johannesburg ended on 30 July 2023 after more than 4,000 patrons passed through over four weeks, and...

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  • Amapiano & SA Music

Neon Dreams Announce “The Sunshine Tour” with Fellow Canadian Coleman Hell

TransAfrica Sounds editors February 9, 2023

Canadian duo and honorary South African’s, Neon Dreams have announced “The Sunshine Tour” with 18 dates across South Africa and...

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  • PatricKxxLee enlists Sjava, Blxckie, Kashcpt, PsychoYP and more on new collaboration tape, Room 37
  • Giants of Africa Closing Concert Presented by Spotify: Tyla Thrills in Kigali
  • South African Soul Icon Claire Phillips Releases Powerful New Single, ‘Amongst the Stars’
  • Ami Faku Answers the Call to Unite the Continent as the Only South African Singer on Bob Marley’s Posthumous Album ‘Africa Unite’
  • JZyNo drops visuals for viral hit song, “Butta My Bread”
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