It’s been another great week in music and entertainment – with African artists, once again, taking the world by storm. Let’s dive into this week’s latest:
Songs of the week:
- Fireboy DML x Everyday
- Tiwa Savage x Lost Time
- Kaash Paige ft The Big Hash x Catch Me While I Care
- Black Motion ft Afrikan Roots, Buckz & Morda x Takala
- K.O ft Maglera Doe Boy x Let Me Cook
- Sio x Sarang
- Filthy Heinz ft Thulanzi Nzama & L.A Beatz x Amazulu
- Filah Lah Lah x ON AIR debut album
Moonchild releases ‘Scramled Eggs’ visuals
Trailblazing South African musician, Moonchild Sanelly is back with a brand new track titled ‘Scrambled Eggs’.
‘Scrambled Eggs’ is produced by Johan Hugo and is the first single to be taken from Moonchild’s forthcoming new studio album, which will be announced later this year.
The video for Scrambled Eggs was directed by Jabu Nadia Newman. It is an action-packed, chaotic and carefree caper - and a celebration of female-led business empires.
Stilo Magolide drops visual for ‘Shein Cart’
Stilo Magolide has dropped the eagerly anticipated visuals for his acclaimed single, ‘SHEIN Cart’. The visuals are captivating and vibrant, shot in multiple settings and enhanced with varioius effects.
Nadia Nakai teases with upcoming single ’Umfazi’
Rapper Nadia Nakai is gearing up for her upcoming single titled ‘Umfazi’. In the leaked snippet, we hear Nadia make reference to a famous resistence song ‘Wathint’ Abafazi, Wathint’ Imbokodo’, which translates to “you strike a woman, you strike a rock”. This phrase continues to symbolise the courage and strength of women.
Uncle Waffles to headline at Brooklyn Mirage in NYC
Uncle Waffles' career reaches new heights as the Amapiano sensation continues to make huge moves, and we absolutely love it for her!
This will be the first time an Amapiano musician headlines Brooklyn Mirage, and the second show by an African DJ - following Black Coffee's Madison Square Garden after-party. Waffles couldn't contain her excitement, and promised fans a night to remember alongside Kelvin Momo, Oscar Mbo, 2woBunnies, Bambii, and Andre Power on 18 August 2024.
Filah Lah Lah unveils her visual album 'ON AIR'
Pretoria native sings about her journeys in self-assurance, discovery and love as both a woman and an artist in her debut album ‘ON AIR’. Her intimate listening session at Artistry, on 9 May, reflected her new confidence perfectly.
Look out for her visual album on Channel O.
Tyla shows up and shows out at Met gala
Tyla traded water for sand at the 2024 Met Gala.
For her debut at the Met, the singer turned to Balmain to help her bring her fantastical look to life. Latching onto time as the operative word from the night’s Garden of Time dress code, the Balmain team fashioned Tyla a dress made of sand—a nod to the sands of time.
It’s a squad link up with Uncle Waffles, ASAP Ferg and Joey Badass
Ahead of her headline announcemen at Brooklyn Mirage, Uncle Waffles ASAP Ferg and Joey Badass met for a night of fun in the streets of New York City. From exploring the city centre to dinner at New York’s finest restaurants, Waffles didn’t miss the opportunity to teach the rappers the ‘Wadibusa’ dance.
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