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Why Does Anele Not Like Kelly? — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

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Anele Mdoda finally addressed the viral narrative of her not liking Kelly Rowland.

22 October 09:38

PODCAST AND CHILL

“Ungenaphi?” Zahara Blasts Fake News - Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

Zahara Talks Former Label Drama - Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

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The Baseball Bat Saga — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition Image : 2315

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09 September

The Baseball Bat Saga — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

The Kwaito icon, pastor and fitness guru took MacG and Sol Phenduka through events that led to the highly publicised brawl that involved a baseball bat.

Kabelo Recalls his Rehab Experience — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition Image : 2316

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09 September

Kabelo Recalls his Rehab Experience — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

Bouga Luv opens up on his journey to sobriety and healing.

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16 September

Njelic and Boohle Remember Killer Kau and Mpura – PODCAST AND CHILL

Amapiano’s finest musos Njelic and Boohle reflect on the big loss suffered by the amapiano family after Killer Kau and Mpura passed on.

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16 September

Boohle Clears the Air on Speculations – PODCAST AND CHILL

Amapiano’s freshest vocalist Boohle set the record straight about the lyrics of her hit single Mama, which have been the subject of rife speculation.

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30 September

Tbo Touch Explains The American Accent - Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

Tbo Touch didn’t just wake up one day with the American accent, there’s a story. Here he tells MacG and Sol Phenduka how he ended up with the accent.

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30 September

Tbo Touch on Data Must Fall and Microwave Boys — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

The media mogul addresses criticisms of how he handled the Data Must Fall movement, as well as setting the record straight on the salaries of the Microwave Boys.

Massive Music

Zama Khumalo Performs ‘Is’thunzi’ — Massive Music

Sjava Performs ‘Edokodweni’ — Massive Music

Musa Keys: Samarian Boy Into Impossible Live — Massive Music Image : 2359

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23 November

Musa Keys: Samarian Boy Into Impossible Live — Massive Music

Amapiano’s golden boy treated fans into an upbeat performance of his latest blockbuster banger.

Kelly Khumalo Performs ‘Awazi Lutho’ — Massive Music Image : 2358

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15 November

Kelly Khumalo Performs ‘Awazi Lutho’ — Massive Music

Fresh off the airing of her Voice of AfrIca music special on Channel O, Kelly extends her streak from the new era with the arrival of her brand new single ‘Awazi Lutho’.

Khanyisa, Marcus MC and Tsiki XII Perform ‘Bheka Mina Ngedwa’ — Massive Music Image : 2357

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15 November

Khanyisa, Marcus MC and Tsiki XII Perform ‘Bheka Mina Ngedwa’ — Massive Music

The piano strewn toon sprinkles romance to the amapiano scape as a house classic gets a modern day twist on ‘Bheka Mina Ngedwa’, peformed for the first time on Massive Music.

Mla Panache and Hloni Perform ‘Khaya Lami’ — Massive Music Image : 2356

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15 November

Mla Panache and Hloni Perform ‘Khaya Lami’ — Massive Music

Up and coming collaborators delivered a debut performance for their blasting Afropop and house fused summer jam on Massive Music.

Zano and Hlo Beautiful Perform ‘Lwandle’ — Massive Music Image : 2352

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08 November

Zano and Hlo Beautiful Perform ‘Lwandle’ — Massive Music

Undeniable talent jumps out in Zano and Lwandle’s beautiful harmonies on their new love-soaked mid-tempo jam, which they performed on Massive Music

Youngsta CPT Performs ‘Just Be Lekker’ — Massive Music Image : 2353

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08 November

Youngsta CPT Performs ‘Just Be Lekker’ — Massive Music

The Cape Town native unleashed potent bars, spitting cold double entendres with an elevated cadence for the delivery of his brand new single on #MassiveMusicSA

Bassie Performs ‘Ngiyazifela’ — Massive Music Image : 2354

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08 November

Bassie Performs ‘Ngiyazifela’ — Massive Music

Bassie’s piano strewn single marks a promising entrance into the scene as the rising star performed the lush joint on Massive Music.

Youngsta, Nkulee 501 and Skroef 28 Perform ‘Adiwele’ — Massive Music Image : 2347

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04 November

Youngsta, Nkulee 501 and Skroef 28 Perform ‘Adiwele’ — Massive Music

Amapiano’s freshest collaborative force have given us a summer blockbuster, which they debuted on Massive Music

Rethabile feat. Mr. Lenzo: ‘Uvalo’ Live — Massive Music Image : 2348

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04 November

Rethabile feat. Mr. Lenzo: ‘Uvalo’ Live — Massive Music

The powerhouse singer gave a soul stirring performance of her 2021 summer offering, a blasting dance number in collaboration with with Mr. Lenzo

Donald Performs Colours/Inkanyezi Medley — Massive Music Image : 2349

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04 November

Donald Performs Colours/Inkanyezi Medley — Massive Music

The Afrosoul singer lavished the Massive Music stage with love-soaked love summer jams in a medley of soulful numbers.

Jub Jub Performs ‘Inumba Numba’ — Massive Music Image : 2346

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03 November

Jub Jub Performs ‘Inumba Numba’ — Massive Music

Comeback kid Jub Jub proves Kwaito has timeless currency as he unleashed an energetic performance of his brand new single on Massive Music

Yanga Chief and 25K Perform ‘Ntoni Na’ — Massive Music Image : 2342

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20 October

Yanga Chief and 25K Perform ‘Ntoni Na’ — Massive Music

SA Hip Hop award winner Yanga Chief proves he has elevated the cadence of his Xhosa raps in a drippy performance of his latest single with Motswako’s newest spawn, 25K.

Focalistic Performs Gupta/16 Days No Sleep — Massive Music Image : 2343

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20 October

Focalistic Performs Gupta/16 Days No Sleep — Massive Music

Pitori Maradona delivered a high energy medley of his chart topping single Gupta, before declaring a street manifesto for the new summer with new a single.

Aymos and Focalistic Perform ‘Jemeni’ — Massive Music Image : 2341

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20 October

Aymos and Focalistic Perform ‘Jemeni’ — Massive Music

Aymos partners with the Pitori Maradona to give new summer hooks on a scorching banger with all the adlibs of a chart-topper. The collabo was performed by the collaborative duo on Massive Music.

Mthandazo Gatya Performs ‘Uzobizwa’ — Massive Music Image : 2334

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12 October

Mthandazo Gatya Performs ‘Uzobizwa’ — Massive Music

South Ah’s highly buzzed and newest addition to the hall of hits gave us energy and soul stirring vocals for the debut performance of his inspirational dance number on Massive Music

Anzo Featuring Aubrey Qwana: “Umngani Wakho” — Massive Music Image : 2335

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12 October

Anzo Featuring Aubrey Qwana: “Umngani Wakho” — Massive Music

KZN natives Anzo and Aubrey Qwana capture the cuffing season with a lush love jam on Massive Music

Catching Up with Anzo and Mthandazo Gatya — Massive Music Image : 2336

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12 October

Catching Up with Anzo and Mthandazo Gatya — Massive Music

Up and coming acts Anzo tell Lalla Hirayama and Smash Afrika about their journey to the charts, new music loading and more on the latest episode of Massive Music.

Zanothando Performs ‘Isela’ — Massive Music Image : 2330

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05 October

Zanothando Performs ‘Isela’ — Massive Music

The rising artist’s powerhouse voice hovered over guitar strums, percussion and organic sonic elements that made his Massive Music debut a stunning entry.

Malumz On Decks feat. Murumba Pitch: ‘S’vuthela Inumber’ Live — Massive Music Image : 2331

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05 October

Malumz On Decks feat. Murumba Pitch: ‘S’vuthela Inumber’ Live — Massive Music

Murumba Pitch played around with soul stirring vocal gymnastics as dynamic duo Malumz on Decks unleashed the blockbuster bass of their Channel O Top 30 chart-topping banger.

Big Zulu feat. Lwah Ndlunkulu ‘Umuzi ESandton’ Live — Massive Music Image : 2332

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05 October

Big Zulu feat. Lwah Ndlunkulu ‘Umuzi ESandton’ Live — Massive Music

Big Zulu made a splashy return to the Massive Music stage with Lwah Ndlunkulu, who served Zulu Queen realness for the performance of their highly buzzed collabo.

Makhadzi Peforms ‘Ma Yellowbone’ — Massive Music Image : 2325

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28 September

Makhadzi Peforms ‘Ma Yellowbone’ — Massive Music

Makhadzi gave us a medley of the hottest singles from her ‘African Queen’ and it gave iconic.

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28 September

Makhadzi Performs Zwivhuya — Massive Music

Makhadzi cultivated a theatrical atmosphere for the performance of her Zwivhuya from her latest studio album African Queen

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DJ Maphorisa Shaped my Reinvention — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition Image : 2351

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04 November

DJ Maphorisa Shaped my Reinvention — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

Now known as Sizwe Alkaline thanks to his Amapiano deep dive, the rapper recalled how he connected with DJ Maphorisa in a meaningful way for his reinvention

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04 November

Sizwe Alkaline’s Amapiano Alter Ego – Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

To mark his entry into the world of Amapiano, Reason received counsel to rebrand. He shared the journey with MacG and Sol Phenduka on Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition on Channel O

Anele Addresses Phat Joe’s Shade — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition Image : 2344

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22 October

Anele Addresses Phat Joe’s Shade — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

The broadcaster slammed Phat Joe’s controversial statements on her.

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22 October

Why Does Anele Not Like Kelly? — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

Anele Mdoda finally addressed the viral narrative of her not liking Kelly Rowland.

‘Father of Zen’ is for the future — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition Image : 2340

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19 October

‘Father of Zen’ is for the future — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

The rapper’s second solo studio album represents a full circle moment in his. He explained how in a chilled session on Podcast and Chill

Kid X on his Cashtime Departure — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Image : 2339

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19 October

Kid X on his Cashtime Departure — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity

The Father of Zen recalls the issues that led to his highly publicised exit from the label.

Unpopular Questions with Smash Afrika — POPcast Image : 2338

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14 October

Is there tribalism in the South African music industry? Muchi, Ms Cosmo and and guest culture pundit Smash Afrika weighed in on POPCast.

Unpacking the DJ Maphorisa vs Dr. Malinga Beef — POPcast Image : 2337

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14 October

Unpacking the DJ Maphorisa vs Dr. Malinga Beef — POPcast

Co-hosts Ms Cosmo and Muchi are joined by Smash Afrika to chop it up about South Ah's latest music feud.

SA Female Rappers Who Out Rap the Men — POPcast Image : 2333

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08 October

SA Female Rappers Who Out Rap the Men — POPcast

POPcast co-pilots Ms Cosmo and Sipho picked DJ Sabby’s mind on local female rappers who deliver better bars than their male counterparts.

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30 September

Tbo Touch on Data Must Fall and Microwave Boys — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

The media mogul addresses criticisms of how he handled the Data Must Fall movement, as well as setting the record straight on the salaries of the Microwave Boys.

Video

30 September

Tbo Touch Explains The American Accent - Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

Tbo Touch didn’t just wake up one day with the American accent, there’s a story. Here he tells MacG and Sol Phenduka how he ended up with the accent.

Video

16 September

Boohle Clears the Air on Speculations – PODCAST AND CHILL

Amapiano’s freshest vocalist Boohle set the record straight about the lyrics of her hit single Mama, which have been the subject of rife speculation.

Video

16 September

Njelic and Boohle Remember Killer Kau and Mpura – PODCAST AND CHILL

Amapiano’s finest musos Njelic and Boohle reflect on the big loss suffered by the amapiano family after Killer Kau and Mpura passed on.

Video

09 September

Kabelo Recalls his Rehab Experience — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

Bouga Luv opens up on his journey to sobriety and healing.

Video

09 September

The Baseball Bat Saga — Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

The Kwaito icon, pastor and fitness guru took MacG and Sol Phenduka through events that led to the highly publicised brawl that involved a baseball bat.

Video

07 September

Zahara Talks Former Label Drama - Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

Award winning Afro-Soul icon Zahara reveals more about the highly publicised fall-out she experienced with her former record label on the premiere episode of Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition.

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07 September

“Ungenaphi?” Zahara Blasts Fake News - Podcast and Chill: Celebrity Edition

Media reports targeting Zahara’s finances were trashed as the singer proves there’s no truth to them.

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27 May

CHANNEL O Celebrates Africa!

True to our vision to place music over everything, we shine the spotlight on the creative excellence of our beautiful continent.

Channel O's Biggest Hits

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Makhadzi Performs ‘Matorokisi’ - Massive Music

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Sandton - Massive Music

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Jobe London, Mphow69 and Kamo Manje Perform Sukendleleni - Massive Music

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Makhadzi Performs ‘Tshelede Iya Hana’ - Massive Music

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Master KG and Nomcebo Perform ‘Jerusalema’ - Massive Music

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Makhadzi Performs ‘Sugar Sugar’ - Massive Music

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