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5 Standout Songs From Sha Sha’s New Album, ‘I’m Alive’
The Queen of Amapiano shows that her artistry is more than one

Essentials: Ginius’ Sophomore EP ‘Her Notions Since ’97’ Is A Marker of Continued Growth
A revitalising journey into Ginius'

Best New Music: Aluna, Prettyboy D-O & Kooldrink’s “Nowhere to Hide” is resonant & buoyant
A supple 'Piano

Best New Music: DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small reunite with Ami Faku for soothing anthem, “Beliveki”
Another gloriously affecting song from a transcendental

Essentials: Kabza De Small reasserts his supremacy with new album, ‘KOA II Part 1’
A stellar sequel to his landmark

Best New Music Special: Asake’s “Peace Be Unto You” + CKay’s “Watawi”
Amapiano is the gift that keeps giving to Nigerian

Kabza De Small releases first solo headline album in two years, ‘KOA II Part 1’
Features DJ Maphorisa, Msaki, Young Stunna, Ami Faku and many, many

Bruk It Down: Grammy nominated producer, London on the making of “Bloody Samaritan” by Ayra Starr
A baroque

Essentials: De Mthuda reaffirms why he’s ‘The Landlord’ of Amapiano
Building on his existing and experimental

Kabza De Small & MDU aka TRP team up for new LP, ‘Pretty Girls Love Amapiano 3’
10 songs every week for the next five

Best New Music: Zinoleesky’s “Gone Far” is a well-earned victory lap
A triumphant recount of his path from virality to substantial

Afropop On The Rise: We’re Truly Global
Grammy wins, global smash hits, and more indicators of sustained

NATIVE Exclusive: Vigro Deep wants to make music for the world
“I want to bring something different to their

WurlD makes a remarkable return with new 2-song pack, ‘MWWU’
The velvet-voiced singer swings from Afro-Soul to