Amapiano star Young Stunna, real name Sandile Fortune Msimango, has taken South Africa by storm with bangers like “Adiwele” ...

Expect a new Amapiano single from Tyla this September, as she shares insights into her musical evolution and personal growth ...

Do you mind if I just stay in my robe?” Tyla asks, her slippers already on the floor. The 23-year-old South African pop star ...

WHEN Maya Blu first arrived on the scene, she carried that rare kind of promise—vocally tender, culturally grounded, and bubbling with charisma.

When footage of Tyla referring to herself as “coloured” emerged in 2020 it led to widespread controversy and discussions on ...

A man’s emotional moment listening to an Amapiano song in his car went viral on TikTok, with viewers touched by how music can ...

Jazzworx and GL CeeJay say they are recovering physically and emotionally after being kidnapped from their home during a robbery. Police have not confirmed any arrests, but the musicians say they have ...

Kelefa Sanneh writes about the popular South African dance-music genre amapiano and some of the artists who strive to expand its audience.

Whether Amapiano is here to stay or it evolves into yet another new sound, one thing is certain – the genre’s success has impacted the music industry in South Africa.

Amapiano began to gain traction in South African townships — historically racially segregated residential areas — in 2016. It has spread rapidly and organically through WhatsApp and ride ...