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Fame Week Africa: Expect all this... and so much more

Fame Week Africa: Expect all this... and so much more

The Publicity Workshop 1 Sep 2023

From gqom to gospel: Female Afrikaans singers are embracing change

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The late amapiano artist Costa Titch has more than 16 million streams on Spotify for his hit song Big Flexa. Source: Instagram.

Spotify Report: Amapiano genre had 1.9bn streams in 2022

28 Aug 2023

Coke Studio returns bigger and bolder, turning up the volume in South Africa!

Coke Studio returns bigger and bolder, turning up the volume in South Africa!

OLC Through The Line Communications 23 Aug 2023

New groove: Gen Z dominates Hip hop streams on anniversary celebration

22 Aug 2023

Source:Webtickets The Basadi in Music Awards, an award ceremony that celebrates female talent and achievements in the music industry, took place this week

All the 2023 Basadi in Music Awards winners

17 Aug 2023

Muziki Africa: The beat of Africa beckons...

Muziki Africa: The beat of Africa beckons...

The Publicity Workshop 16 Aug 2023

White Star's 'Keep Shining' campaign revives support for local musicians

White Star's 'Keep Shining' campaign revives support for local musicians

OnPoint PR 18 Jul 2023

Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms Lauryn Hill to headline 2023 Global Citizen Festival

Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms Lauryn Hill to headline 2023 Global Citizen Festival

OnPoint PR 14 Jul 2023

Natasha Goosen is the business unit director at One-eyed Jack. Source: Supplied.

#BehindtheSelfie: Natasha Goosen, business unit director at One-eyed Jack

Karabo Ledwaba 13 Jul 2023

Spotify data: GenZs are listening to Mnike at supper time

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Solo Studios set for Riebeek Valley in August

Solo Studios set for Riebeek Valley in August

5 Jul 2023

#MusicExchange: Gr8ful's much anticipated single, Slippery out now

#MusicExchange: Gr8ful's much anticipated single, Slippery out now

Martin Myers 22 Jun 2023

Riky Rick Foundation releases 'Stronger' supporting mental well-being

Riky Rick Foundation releases 'Stronger' supporting mental well-being

21 Jun 2023

Trevor Noah announced the news in Cannes, France. Source: Spotify.

Trevor Noah and Spotify announce new deal

20 Jun 2023

The music industry in SA needs to innovate more

The music industry in SA needs to innovate more

Siya Metane 12 Jun 2023

#MusicExchange: Guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan to perform at Cape Town Jazzathon, speak at #MEX23

#MusicExchange: Guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan to perform at Cape Town Jazzathon, speak at #MEX23

Martin Myers 8 Jun 2023

Source: © Emmanuel Jason Eliphalet , 5FM’s online pop-up station, 5 Extra, the youth month edition, with content and music by under 25s, launched on the 5FM App for Youth Month

#YouthMonth: 5FM's online pop-up station, 5 Extra by the youth for the youth

Danette Breitenbach 7 Jun 2023

Samro introduces once-off application fee for new members

Samro introduces once-off application fee for new members

1 Jun 2023

White Star urges South Africans to keep the beat alive

White Star urges South Africans to keep the beat alive

OnPoint PR 1 Jun 2023

Drakensberg Boys Choir to host Music in the City 2023 extravaganza

Drakensberg Boys Choir to host Music in the City 2023 extravaganza

Stone 30 May 2023

#TinaTurner: Simply at Rest

#TinaTurner: Simply at Rest

Evan-Lee Courie 25 May 2023

#MusicExchange: Never a dull moment with Nomadic Orchestra

#MusicExchange: Never a dull moment with Nomadic Orchestra

Martin Myers 24 May 2023

Samro distributes royalties of more than R220m

Samro distributes royalties of more than R220m

15 May 2023

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Ed Sheeran victorious after copyright dispute fails to get it on

Jani Cronjé and Jared de Canha 11 May 2023

#MusicExchange: Last Days of Disco releases "Right in Front of my Eyes"

#MusicExchange: Last Days of Disco releases "Right in Front of my Eyes"

Martin Myers 11 May 2023

Bizcommunity and #MEX to mine the SA creative economy

Bizcommunity and #MEX to mine the SA creative economy

Bizcommunity.com 11 May 2023

#MusicExchange: Robin S returns to Cape Town for Soul Sisters concert

#MusicExchange: Robin S returns to Cape Town for Soul Sisters concert

Martin Myers 4 May 2023

New CapeTalk segment shines a light on the South African entertainment industry

New CapeTalk segment shines a light on the South African entertainment industry

Primedia Broadcasting 3 May 2023

Metro FM Music Awards launch pop up channel

2 May 2023

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Fame Week Africa: Expect all this... and so much more

Fame Week Africa: Expect all this... and so much more

The Publicity Workshop 1 Sep 2023

From gqom to gospel: Female Afrikaans singers are embracing change

30 Aug 2023

The late amapiano artist Costa Titch has more than 16 million streams on Spotify for his hit song Big Flexa. Source: Instagram.

Spotify Report: Amapiano genre had 1.9bn streams in 2022

28 Aug 2023

Coke Studio returns bigger and bolder, turning up the volume in South Africa!

Coke Studio returns bigger and bolder, turning up the volume in South Africa!

OLC Through The Line Communications 23 Aug 2023

New groove: Gen Z dominates Hip hop streams on anniversary celebration

22 Aug 2023

Source:Webtickets The Basadi in Music Awards, an award ceremony that celebrates female talent and achievements in the music industry, took place this week

All the 2023 Basadi in Music Awards winners

17 Aug 2023

Muziki Africa: The beat of Africa beckons...

Muziki Africa: The beat of Africa beckons...

The Publicity Workshop 16 Aug 2023

White Star's 'Keep Shining' campaign revives support for local musicians

White Star's 'Keep Shining' campaign revives support for local musicians

OnPoint PR 18 Jul 2023

Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms Lauryn Hill to headline 2023 Global Citizen Festival

Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms Lauryn Hill to headline 2023 Global Citizen Festival

OnPoint PR 14 Jul 2023

Natasha Goosen is the business unit director at One-eyed Jack. Source: Supplied.

#BehindtheSelfie: Natasha Goosen, business unit director at One-eyed Jack

Karabo Ledwaba 13 Jul 2023

Spotify data: GenZs are listening to Mnike at supper time

7 Jul 2023

Solo Studios set for Riebeek Valley in August

Solo Studios set for Riebeek Valley in August

5 Jul 2023

#MusicExchange: Gr8ful's much anticipated single, Slippery out now

#MusicExchange: Gr8ful's much anticipated single, Slippery out now

Martin Myers 22 Jun 2023

Riky Rick Foundation releases 'Stronger' supporting mental well-being

Riky Rick Foundation releases 'Stronger' supporting mental well-being

21 Jun 2023

Trevor Noah announced the news in Cannes, France. Source: Spotify.

Trevor Noah and Spotify announce new deal

20 Jun 2023

The music industry in SA needs to innovate more

The music industry in SA needs to innovate more

Siya Metane 12 Jun 2023

#MusicExchange: Guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan to perform at Cape Town Jazzathon, speak at #MEX23

#MusicExchange: Guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan to perform at Cape Town Jazzathon, speak at #MEX23

Martin Myers 8 Jun 2023

Source: © Emmanuel Jason Eliphalet , 5FM’s online pop-up station, 5 Extra, the youth month edition, with content and music by under 25s, launched on the 5FM App for Youth Month

#YouthMonth: 5FM's online pop-up station, 5 Extra by the youth for the youth

Danette Breitenbach 7 Jun 2023

Samro introduces once-off application fee for new members

Samro introduces once-off application fee for new members

1 Jun 2023

White Star urges South Africans to keep the beat alive

White Star urges South Africans to keep the beat alive

OnPoint PR 1 Jun 2023

Drakensberg Boys Choir to host Music in the City 2023 extravaganza

Drakensberg Boys Choir to host Music in the City 2023 extravaganza

Stone 30 May 2023

#TinaTurner: Simply at Rest

#TinaTurner: Simply at Rest

Evan-Lee Courie 25 May 2023

#MusicExchange: Never a dull moment with Nomadic Orchestra

#MusicExchange: Never a dull moment with Nomadic Orchestra

Martin Myers 24 May 2023

Samro distributes royalties of more than R220m

Samro distributes royalties of more than R220m

15 May 2023

Image source: Suvan Chowdhury from

Ed Sheeran victorious after copyright dispute fails to get it on

Jani Cronjé and Jared de Canha 11 May 2023

#MusicExchange: Last Days of Disco releases "Right in Front of my Eyes"

#MusicExchange: Last Days of Disco releases "Right in Front of my Eyes"

Martin Myers 11 May 2023

Bizcommunity and #MEX to mine the SA creative economy

Bizcommunity and #MEX to mine the SA creative economy

Bizcommunity.com 11 May 2023

#MusicExchange: Robin S returns to Cape Town for Soul Sisters concert

#MusicExchange: Robin S returns to Cape Town for Soul Sisters concert

Martin Myers 4 May 2023

New CapeTalk segment shines a light on the South African entertainment industry

New CapeTalk segment shines a light on the South African entertainment industry

Primedia Broadcasting 3 May 2023

Metro FM Music Awards launch pop up channel

2 May 2023

#MusicExchange: Majozi releases brand new single, 'Honest'

Martin Myers 24 Apr 2023

The eAr Academy sets out to encompass more of music's magic

The eAr Academy sets out to encompass more of music's magic

Evan-Lee Courie 12 Apr 2023

#MusicExchange: Andy Innes brings 'Under African Skies' show to Suidoosterfees 2023

#MusicExchange: Andy Innes brings 'Under African Skies' show to Suidoosterfees 2023

Martin Myers 12 Apr 2023

Amapiano Awards: South Africa's dance music scene spreads its joy across the world

Sanya Osha 4 Apr 2023

Image supplied. The first of the Corona Sunsets Festival World Tour series was set in Clifton, Cape Town

First-of-its-kind Corona Sunsets Festival World Tour series kicks off in Cape Town

4 Apr 2023

#MusicExchange: Tarryn Lamb lives like there's no tomorrow

#MusicExchange: Tarryn Lamb lives like there's no tomorrow

Martin Myers 4 Apr 2023

Metro FM Music Awards 2023 nominees named

Metro FM Music Awards 2023 nominees named

4 Apr 2023

#MusicExchange: Jann Klose releases 7th studio album 'Surrender'

#MusicExchange: Jann Klose releases 7th studio album 'Surrender'

Martin Myers 28 Mar 2023

Meet Kwanele Nyawo, CEO and cofounder of Khulu Wines

Meet Kwanele Nyawo, CEO and cofounder of Khulu Wines

24 Mar 2023

#MusicExchange: Nothing sounds quite like Mango Groove

#MusicExchange: Nothing sounds quite like Mango Groove

Martin Myers 23 Mar 2023

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