Inside the glitz and glamour of the Samas: A journo's personal experience
THE South African Music Awards (Samas) have come and gone, but they left a lingering sense of pride, inspiration and hope for a thriving music industry.
By Mpumelelo Moyo
Nov. 17, 2024
SAMA of nostalgia
Lifetime Achievement Awards went to Sipho Makhabane and Ringo Madlingozi and were presented by Rebecca Malope and Arts minister Gayton McKenzie.
By Mpumelelo Moyo
Nov. 6, 2024
Tyla leads Sama nominees
A Press release by the Samas confirmed that Tyla has the most nominations.
By Mpumelelo Moyo
Oct. 4, 2024
30 years of beats, rhythmes, glory: Sama’s lessons and legacy
The nominees have been announced and a stage has been set for an indelible night.
By Mpumelelo Moyo
Oct. 2, 2024
Music has the power to unite communities
In April, this year, I became a member of the IMC after being elected the president of African Music Council (AMC) in Cote d’ Ivoire
By Fred Zindi
Sep. 15, 2024
Plot Mhako — A man of many jackets
Some of the challenges include political turmoil, poor infrastructure, limited access to funding, and inadequate intellectual property protections.
By Nyasha Gorogodo
Jul. 7, 2024
Bantu Spaceship takes local sounds on a global tour
The band will be going on a European tour in June and July where they are set to perform in France, Germany and Switzerland.
By Khumbulani Muleya
Apr. 26, 2024
Out & about: Zahara on a happier note!
Colourful and tasteful — ‘Mgodi’ — whelped in 2017, was certified gold within six hours of its release in South Africa.
By Grant Moyo
Aug. 27, 2023
Winky D up for another gong
AFRIMMA is an annual African music awards ceremony aimed at rewarding and celebrating musical works, talents and creativity on the African continent.
By Zvikomborero Magogo
Aug. 10, 2023
