Megan Thee Stallion has named Uncle Waffles as special guest at her circus-themed Hottieween party at Zouk Las Vegas on 30 October.
Behind the White Sunglasses: DJ Phaphane’s Two-Year Rise From Paris Parties to Sony
October 27, 2026From Paris party flyers to an RCA deal, a Diamond Platnumz collaboration and a million-view mix: how DJ Phaphane became European amapiano’s breakout star in two years.
From the O2 to Accor Arena: How Asake Closed the In God We Trust World Tour
October 24, 2026Asake’s In God We Trust World Tour ended with a third sold-out O2 in London and a Paris finale at Accor Arena featuring Tiakola, Blaqbonez and a surprise visit from his mother.
Tamil Amapiano: How South African DJs Won Over Benny Dayal
October 16, 2026South African DJs PriPri and Prito are remixing A.R. Rahman classics over log drums, and Indian playback star Benny Dayal has joined in with ‘Yaaro Neeyo.’
Dlala Thukzin Explains Why He Can’t Play His New Album in Joburg Clubs
October 16, 2026At the listening session for his album Ember, Dlala Thukzin explained why South African crowds want songs they already know, and why he can play his whole album overseas.
Royal MusiQ Opens Tyla’s A*POP World Tour in Paris
October 13, 2026Tyla’s 34-date A*POP World Tour began at Zénith Paris on 12 October with amapiano DJ Royal MusiQ in the support slot for the European leg.
Kabza De Small and Zawadi Yamungu’s ‘Khanya Njalo’ Passes 5 Million Spotify Streams Ahead of Tutu
October 8, 2026Seven months after release, Kabza De Small and Zawadi Yamungu’s ‘Khanya Njalo’ is the first song from the twice-delayed Tutu album to pass 5 million Spotify streams.
Tracy Vocals Explains ‘Azalondwe,’ Her First Solo EP, and the Alter Ego Behind It
October 8, 2026Tracy Vocals has revealed the artwork and meaning of Azalondwe, her first solo EP, built around her alter ego Queen Dilika.
Xduppy Reveals ‘Umswenko 2.0’ Tracklist With Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa and Scotts Maphuma
October 8, 2026Xduppy, Sleazy and Optimist Music ZA have shared the seven-track list for Umswenko 2.0, with Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa and Scotts Maphuma on board. Now they want fans to pick the date.
Justin 99’s ‘Restart’ Hits 1 Million YouTube Views, and It’s the One Song on 99 Problems With No Guests
October 7, 2026Justin 99’s ‘Restart’, the only solo song on his 11-track 99 Problems, has passed 1 million YouTube views, four months after release.