Simphiwe Dana back with new single – Uzokhala

Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa’s three-week lockdown will be extended by another two weeks as the country continues to contain the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. The lockdown has had a harrowing effect on each and every South African.

English pop sensation Rita Ora has fast-become one of the most influential women in pop music. She has had an incredible career since she first burst onto the scene back in 2008. It was then when she signed a massive deal with Roc Nation and ultimately went on to dropping her debut album ‘Ora’ in 2012.

Who knew Kenny Kunene had a flow like this? The sushi king is back in the headlines after teasing fans with his very first hip-hop track – and, naturally, it’s all about the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Following the global call for social distancing to slow down the spread of Covid-19, and now the countrywide South African lockdown, production companies worldwide have sought alternative means to distribute recently released and upcoming films – so too, the team behind critically acclaimed film, ‘Moffie’

The Covid-19 coronavirus has taken a massive toll on the global music industry. Many artists have announced that they will be delaying the release of their upcoming records – and it’s proven to be true in the local landscape as well. Simphiwe Dana is the latest musician to delay the release of her new album ‘Bamako’ due to the virus.

Lust can be a tricky thing to balance. Sometimes it's hard to judge if the other person shares the same feelings, and other times -- like with Kill Nigel -- you find yourself in too deep. The New York-based rapper expresses such on new single, "Attached."

Sho Madjozi continues to inspire South Africans around the globe with her ground-breaking approach to music, international successes and business savvy skills. It’s true that so many people look at the singer as a role model – and she understands just how powerful her platform is. So, she’s created a new song which helps educate listeners on the correct Covid-19 hygiene methods and how to stay safe during this coronavirus pandemic.

Different people have found different ways of coping with the spread of the coronavirus around the world. For indie-pop singer Parson James, that comes in the form of music.On Friday (March 27), James debuted an unfinished demo of his single "Fallin on Me" on SoundCloud, a soulful pop single that sees the singer struggling with hard times.

NEW YORK -- Oprah Winfrey says she’s playing it safe when it comes to the rapidly spreading coronavirus.

As the country prepares to enter lockdown to flatten the curve of the Covid-19 coronavirus infection rate, former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow has shared a heart-warming message to South Africans during this difficult time.

There’s a hot new star on the horizon. Local producer 25-year-old Gift Selaelo Morukhuladi, known to his fans as Mvzzle, is no stranger to the music industry. As producer to a number of top artists like DJ Zinhle and Donald, Mvzzle already has hits under his belt, including last years ‘Umlilo’ with Dj Zinhle and Rethabile. Now, Mvzzle has announced that he has signed a global deal with Warner Music South Africa which will see him take his career to the next level.

Production on Amazon’s $1 billionLord of the Ringsseries in New Zealand has been suspended for two weeks as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, with staff told "there are no clear answers to when we will resume." The New Zealand Herald published advice from producers GSR Productions sent to all cast and crew Sunday, which said: "In an abundance of caution, UAP [Untitled Amazon Project] has suspended production for the next two (2) weeks commencing Monday, March 16.” "This is done

In light of President Ramaphosa’s ‘State of Disaster’ announcement banning all large public gatherings, it’s been announced that the upcoming Boyz II Men South African tour and the Scorpion Kings Live concert meant to take place next month, are officially postponed.

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It's official - Nando's will start serving up its famous PERi PERi dishes to customers in Walkden next month.