• Setumo-Thebe Mohlomi

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Interview: Bokani Dyer Plays Across Genres Without Compromise in New Album ‘Kelenosi’
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Interview: Bokani Dyer Plays Across Genres Without Compromise in New Album ‘Kelenosi’

When the lockdown hit in 2020, South African jazz musician Bokani Dyer started making beats by himself and the result is an album made by borrowing from several genres without compromising any. "It's a beat album with piano," he says.

The 20 Best Amapiano Songs of 2020
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The 20 Best Amapiano Songs of 2020

The 20 best amapiano songs of 2020 from Kabza De Small, Kamo Mphela, Vigro Deep, Rema, DBN Gogo and more.

Xplosive DJ posing in his home studio wearing a blue adidas tracksuit and an adidas moon bag.
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Interview: Xplosive DJ Calls Many Places Home With His Debut Release ‘Plan B’

After years of working with other artists, South African-based producer Xplosive DJ shares his sound in his new project 'Plan B'.

A portrait of Sha Sha in a maize/corn field.
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Interview: Sha Sha Emerges From Featured Artist to Take Centre Stage

South African/Zimbabwean artist Sha Sha chats to OkayAfrica about leveraging features to carve out a solo career.

A portrait of DJ Sumbody rocking a Gucci bandana in front of a white backdrop.
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Interview: DJ Sumbody Is Ensuring Amapiano Stays Alive During Times of Coronavirus and Social Distancing

South African music and entertainment powerhouse DJ Sumbody is finding new ways to continue building his empire and keep amapiano alive.

Interview: Laliboi Wants His Music to Heal You
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Interview: Laliboi Wants His Music to Heal You

We chat to the South African alternative rapper Laliboi about his new EP 'Xam.'

The 10 Best Amapiano Songs of 2019
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The 10 Best Amapiano Songs of 2019

2019 was the year of the yanos.