gqom Archives

Did You Know These Music Genres Were Invented in South Africa?

‘The bed is empty’: Babes Wodumo ‘misses Mampintsha a lot’

Prayers for ‘Khula’ hitmakers Bello no Gallo following car crash

Did You Know These Music Genres Were Invented in South Africa?

‘The bed is empty’: Babes Wodumo ‘misses Mampintsha a lot’

By Nokuthula Ngcobo 12-01-23 16:50

‘She misses him a lot. She would call for him then realise he is gone’: Babes Wodumo’s sister Nondumiso gives update on the singer.

Prayers for ‘Khula’ hitmakers Bello no Gallo following car crash

By Nokuthula Ngcobo 31-10-22 17:52

Pictures of the damaged car Gqom duo Bello no Gallo were in during the accident in Hluhluwe, KZN, were shared on their social media.

Different genres come together for Climate Actions Now monthly events

By Nokuthula Ngcobo 03-06-22 19:14

A series of Climate Actions Now events aim to discover and support music, art, and young talent with purpose.

‘I still stood’: Babes Wodumo fights back against cyberbullies

By Naledi de Wee 01-03-22 10:47

‘Cyberbullies came like a flood’: Award-winning gqom star Babes Wodumo speaks out against online bullies ahead of her return to music.

New Music Friday: Skwatta Kamp returns with bold new single [listen]

By Naledi de Wee 18-02-22 11:48

Hip-hop heavyweights Skwatta Kamp have released their first single in more than a decade! Take a look at more New Music Friday releases…

Andile Mpisane: Inside the rising star’s music career [watch]

By Naledi de Wee 06-02-22 13:27

Andile Mpisane says he opted for music because it allows him to be himself. Here’s a quick look at his collaborations.

ANTI-MASS’ queerness is in both genre and gender

By New Frame 12-11-21 16:23

Connecting singeli, gqom, techno and more, the Kampala-based collective draws lines between music, merging sound and politics.

Look which SA stars are in the YouTube Black Voices Music Class

By Naledi de Wee 21-10-21 20:26

Major League DJz, Elaine and DJ Lag have all been chosen to represent South Africa for the YouTube Black Voices Music Class of 2022.

Babes and Mampintsha’s ‘Uthando Lodumo’ to hit television screens

By Naledi de Wee 08-10-21 10:32

Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha’s three-part Showmax original, ‘Uthando Lodumo’ is headed to television and new music might be coming soon from the Gqom queen…

Whose genre is it anyway? Shimza sparks amapiano vs gqom debate

By Naledi de Wee 27-08-21 14:20

DJ Shimza has claimed Dlala Thukzin’s ‘Phuze Remix’ as afrohouse. Some people think the song falls into the gqom or amapiano categories.

#Sama27 round-up: Inside the three new categories at the awards

By Naledi de Wee 02-08-21 11:17

Three new categories were introduced at the Samas this year, and all eyes were on the talented nominees to see who’ll take the award.

SA debates Sho Madjozi’s ‘light-skin privilege’ after Makhadzi trends

By Marilynn Manuel 28-07-21 11:24

Twitter has been left divided after a tweep said that SA musician Sho Madjozi is more successful than Makhadzi because of her light skin.

What ‘killed’ kwaito…Or is it still alive in amapiano and hip-hop?

By Naledi de Wee 10-07-21 15:29

Once upon a time, kwaito was one of South Africa’s biggest and hottest genres. The South African explores its roots, sounds and legacy.

MTV snaps up SA short film ‘My Father the Mover’ for its ‘heart and soul’

By Alicia Naidoo 04-11-20 13:40

The award-winning ‘My Father the Mover’ has recently been acquired by MTV Documentary Films.

Moonchild Sanelly strips it back with new EP ‘Nudes’

By Zimbeni Mphande 18-09-20 09:33

International gqom singer Moonchild Sanelly speaks about her new EP and its inspiration to liberate women.

Babes Wodumo is back and this time our gqom queen is here to stay

By Naledi de Wee 27-07-20 10:38

Babes Wodumo is back with her second album ‘Idando Kazi’ and fans are excited for fresh new music from South Africa’s gqom fave.

How Sho Madjozi became one of SA’s best music acts and exports

By Bernice Maune 20-02-20 14:04

Nominated for a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award, her funky style and music have endeared Sho Madjozi to fans across the world.

Did You Know These Music Genres Were Invented in South Africa?

‘The bed is empty’: Babes Wodumo ‘misses Mampintsha a lot’

Prayers for ‘Khula’ hitmakers Bello no Gallo following car crash

Did You Know These Music Genres Were Invented in South Africa?

‘The bed is empty’: Babes Wodumo ‘misses Mampintsha a lot’

Prayers for ‘Khula’ hitmakers Bello no Gallo following car crash

Different genres come together for Climate Actions Now monthly events

‘I still stood’: Babes Wodumo fights back against cyberbullies

New Music Friday: Skwatta Kamp returns with bold new single [listen]

Andile Mpisane: Inside the rising star’s music career [watch]

ANTI-MASS’ queerness is in both genre and gender

Look which SA stars are in the YouTube Black Voices Music Class

Babes and Mampintsha’s ‘Uthando Lodumo’ to hit television screens

Whose genre is it anyway? Shimza sparks amapiano vs gqom debate

#Sama27 round-up: Inside the three new categories at the awards

SA debates Sho Madjozi’s ‘light-skin privilege’ after Makhadzi trends

What ‘killed’ kwaito…Or is it still alive in amapiano and hip-hop?

MTV snaps up SA short film ‘My Father the Mover’ for its ‘heart and soul’

Moonchild Sanelly strips it back with new EP ‘Nudes’

Babes Wodumo is back and this time our gqom queen is here to stay

How Sho Madjozi became one of SA’s best music acts and exports

Share this article

nproxy.org