Big changes for Mr Gay World South Africa

It’s a big day for Mi Casa! The local trio are known for blending house music with a proudly South African flair and as they continue to promote their new single ‘Church Bells’, the lead single off their upcoming studio album ‘We Made It’, the group has announced a new global partnership with Afroforce1 Records, a division of Universal Music Group Africa.

< 1 min read South Africa’s Government is facing criticism from human rights groups for excluding LGBT+ refugees and asylum seekers from crucial coronavirus relief packages.

For Billboard's Platoon Africa Artist Showcase, emerging singer-songwriter Msaki stunned fans with a liberating Billboard Live At-Home performance Thursday (May 21) from her home studio.

By Jem Aswad

Downtown Music Holdings announced its acquisition of South Africa-based independent music publisher Sheer Music on Monday (May 18), expanding the company's footprint on the continent and providing Sheer’s African artists with new access to global markets.Under the deal, which builds on a longstanding relationship between Sheer and Downtown’s publishing division, Sheer will continue to operate as a standalone business within Downtown’s portfolio, maintaining its independent royalty platform to

Ndlovu Youth Choir keeps flying the South African flag high. After wowing audiences around the globe with their proudly South African interpretations of some of the world’s biggest hits on America’s Got Talent, the Ndlovu Youth Choir have released a new album with even more amazing renditions. The choir ha become a symbol of hope and pride for South Africans and we get up close and personal with Ralf Schmitt, the choir’s artistic director, as we celebrate their massive impact.

Nina Dobrev recently got nostalgic about the good old days when she could step out of her house and take a trip to South Africa without a care in the world. The Vampire Diaries actress, who is currently practicing social distancing amid the Coronavirus pandemic, took to Instagram to share a series of throwback posts from her chill getaway. She posted a couple of pictures and a video in which she can be seen having the time of her life.   

Pink Loerie co-founder Juan Lerm-Hoffman

South Africa’s largest city Johannesburg has been chosen to host two editions of Mr Gay World – the posponed 2020 and the 2021 events. The double bill event will be held from March 21  to March 28, 2021.

Former Irish TV personality Grainne Seoige is speaking out about the harsh restrictions during the lockdown in South Africa.

By Christopher Vourlias

He’s one of the most proflic rappers in the South African hip-hop space right now and 2019 has been of Nasty C’s biggest year’s to date. His 2018 album ‘Strings & Bling’ continues to be one of the biggest local albums on streaming charts around the country and with a variety of performances, Nasty C’s star-power continues to grow.

The family of a South African nurse who died from Covid-19 have thanked “the people of Scotland” for attending her funeral in their place.

Former Mr Gay World 2019 Janjep Carlos (centre), flanked by Oliver Pusztai (left) and Francisco Alvarado (Pic by Neil Coulson)

Twin brothers Brian and Andrew Chaplin, best known as the internationally-acclaimed duo Locnville, recently launched the initiative ContraBution which exists to fund and further established initiatives that are contributing positively to society.

American reality TV star Katie Price opened up about the time she was sexually assaulted and robbed at gun point in South Africa. Earlier this year, the mother of five spent time in a ¬Priory rehab clinic, and was diagnosed with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Katie Price has posted a sweet photo of herself with her protection dog Blade after bravely opening up about the terrifying car jacking that took place in South Africa in 2018.The 41 year old took to her Instagram Feed to share the snap, which sees her dressed in a black jumper and blue jeans with a red cap on top.The former glamour can be seen offering a small smile to the camera as she poses with her guard dog, who sits obediently next to her with his tongue out.