Author: Staff Writer
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Music Channel Trace Africa Rebrands to Trace Ngoma
As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing customer viewing experiences and delivering content that resonates deeply with local audiences, Trace, together with Canal+ and MultiChoice, is proud to announce the rebrand of TRACE AFRICA to TRACE NGOMA this December.
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Oriiginelle Deepens Her Sonic Identity with “Always Returning” Featuring Firdy
Written by Milliswa Vilane for Oriigins Released today, Friday, 27 March, “Always Returning” marks Oriiginelle’s latest release in 2026, a neo-soul record that deepens her exploration of romantic queer love, sensuality, and emotional complexity. Rooted in alternative R&B textures, the record is a delicate exploration of love’s cyclical nature where longing and release coexist.
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Nanette Claims Her Moment on New R&B Single “Baggage” with Grammy-Winner Andre Harris
Nanette steps into a defining chapter of her artistic journey with the release of “Baggage,” a deeply intentional record that explores the emotional weight of carrying too much and the quiet resolve it takes to finally let it go. The single serves as the first offering from her forthcoming project Painfully Happy (Deluxe), due in…
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GALXBOY Enters the Footwear Arena With the GBX 012 Trainer and Runner
As the new year kicks off, GALXBOYsets the tone for what’s ahead for the brand by redefining fashion, culture, and innovation with the debut of its first-ever sneaker line: the GBX 012 Trainer and GBX 012 Runner. This milestone marks yet another bold new chapter for the brand as it expands its product offering and strengthens…
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Nasty C Sets the Tone With “No Typo” Ahead of Free (Deluxe)
South African hip‑hop heavyweight Nasty C returns with No Typo, a trap‑driven single that offers a confident look at success, wealth and life lived with intention. The track is the first release connected to his upcoming Free (Deluxe), an expanded edition of his acclaimed 2025 album Free, set for release on 13 March 2026.
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Blxckie Explores Love & Vulnerability on New EP 4LUV2
Blxckie has once again proven why he’s one of South Africa’s most adaptable voices with his new eight-track EP, 4LUV2. The project dives deep into romance, exploring love with a mix of intimacy, honesty, and emotional nuance that has become the hallmark of the 4LUV series.
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Blue Pappi Explores Tenderness, Commitment and Cultural Pride on “Uthando Olufudumele”
Blue Pappi continues to move with intention, prioritising craft over noise and patience over spectacle. On his six-track EP Uthando Olufudumele (“Warm Love”), released in February 2026, he delivers a cohesive and emotionally grounded body of work that reframes how love is expressed in contemporary R&B and hip hop.
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DBN Gogo to Make History as First Female DJ in South Africa to Perform a 24-Hour Set
Award-winning DJ, producer, and cultural powerhouse DBN Gogo is set to make history as the first female DJ in South Africa to perform a 24-hour DJ set, taking place from midnight on Saturday, 04 April 2026, through to midnight on Sunday, 05 April 2026.
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LaCabra Steps Into His Champion Era With Assertive New Single Ballon d’Or
With MR BULLY set to arrive on 27 February, LaCabra continues to build momentum through carefully paced releases that reveal different facets of his artistry. Following the reception of lead single “Sala Kanje,” the Durban rapper returns with “Ballon d’Or,” a trap-leaning flex record that signals both sonic growth and sharpened confidence ahead of his…
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Usimamane Refines His Flex-Driven Soundscape on ‘G-Wagon Music: Baby Tai’
Usimamane has never approached rap as a quiet craft, and G-Wagon Music: Baby Tai makes that clear from its opening moments. The six-track EP thrives on presence and conviction, positioning the Umlazi rapper as an artist fully comfortable occupying space through confidence, luxury imagery and unfiltered trap energy. The project arrives with a focused sonic…