Afriikan Papi News Today

"It took a lot of work and dedication to get here"

My first trip to South Africa was a great opportunity to immerse myself in the music and the culture, writes Stevie G in his Downtown column

Kabza De Small, who was the biggest winner at the South African Music Awards (Samas), is also the most nominated artist at these awards.

‘Paris’ hitmaker Thapelo Monyela affectionately known as TpZee, opens up on his financial woes in the wake of his newfound fame.

With over 14-million streams across Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Deezer, Sete by K.O featuring Young Stunna and Blxckie remains the undisputed song at the number one spot.

Unilever has confirmed that Hellmanns Mayonnaise has been discontinued in South Africa, citing low consumer demand and delistings by the major retailers...

As Spotify wraps up 2022, K.O and the amapiano fraternity can hold their heads up high.

The most streamed artist in SA is Canadian rapper Drake, followed by Kabza De Small, then The Weeknd, Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West. DJ Maphorisa makes an appearance at number seven, trailed by Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and J. Cole.

"Mpilo is most def going to be one to watch in the industry," wrote one fan.

TRIO – Q-Mark (30), TpZee (28) and Afriikan Papi (28) from Soweto – are making boss moves in the entertainment industry.