The 20 Best South African Songs of 2021
Amapiano continued its domination through 2021, topping local playlists and finding fans beyond the country’s borders too.
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Amapiano continued its domination through 2021, topping local playlists and finding fans beyond the country’s borders too.
First, let's take care of the obvious. Despite the still-persistent narrative that such music is "dead," there are way more than 50 excellent rock bands
okayafrica Rema by @scrdofme Featuring Here's our round up of the best tracks and music videos that came across our desks, which you can also check out in our Songs You Need to Hear This Week playlists on Spotify and Apple Music. Follow our SONGS YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS WEEK playlist on Spotify here and Apple Music here. Rema 'Soundgasm' Rema adds country-style guitars to his ever impressive bag of tricks as he drops the new single, "Soundgasm." The London-produced track showcases the Nigerian star's vocal range as he goes from a high-pitched refrain to rap-sung verse melodies...
Photo credit should read RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images Over 50 riveting documentaries are set to premiere at this yearâs Encounters South African International Documentary Festival which will span over ten days. The Encounters South African International Documentary Festival has announced its line-up of over 50 visual escapades to watch both online and in selected theatres. Truth-seeking, searing and undoubtedly moving African stories are what cinephiles can certainly look forward to. Themes explored in the documentaries include: culture, dance, homosexuality, politics, mi...
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