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Durban, July 31, 2025 – Spotify’s Mother of Music (MOM) zooms in on one of South Africa’s hottest genres – Amapiano. While Johannesburg and Pretoria may battle it out for origin bragging rights, it’s Durban’s gritty, soulful, and dance-driven interpretation of the genre that’s making its mark in the Amapiano playbook and fans around the world…
This Week’s Episode Features a Conversation With Samthing Soweto and the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week! Tune in to Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida this Friday, July 11that 9a Lagos/London / 10a Johannesburg/Paris / 1a LA / 4a NYC on Apple Music 1. Cover Star InterviewSouth African Afro-Soul artist Samthing Soweto joins Nandi…
Apple Music today announces Johannesburg-based Amapiano DJ and producer DJ Stokie (real name Setoki Mbatha) as the next Isgubhu cover star. “I never thought that music could put me this far, and I am honoured to have been selected for Isgubhu,” he tells Apple Music. “A big thank you to everyone at Apple Music for all the belief and support….
Apple Music today released this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix featuring South African Afro-house DJ and entrepreneur, DJ Zinhle (real name Ntombezinhle Jiyane), who has cemented her spot as Africa’s #1 DJ for the last four years while expanding her brand into multiple areas of business. “I’m excited to be doing another mix with some of my favourite tracks for…