South African music industry Archives

Remembering Owen “Gatsheni” Ndlovu: The Fearless Fighter Who Took On the SABC and SAMRO

PHILANI MZILA / September 17, 2026

I knew Owen “Gatsheni” Ndlovu personally to the point where I had the opportunity to be invited to his house

MDNtv / September 8, 2026

In a sudden shift within the local music and management landscape, industry figure Thabisile Zungu has officially announced her departure

South African singer, songwriter and producer Nhlonipho has released his highly anticipated new single, “Ungowami”, giving fans a deeply personal

The glitz and glamour of the South African Music Awards were overshadowed by a familiar sight on Saturday night: empty

Grief has swept through the Maskandi community following the tragic death of rising star Scebi “InkosiyamaGcokama” Dlamini, with musicians, community

The Maskandi music community has been plunged into mourning following the death of Sicebi “Inkosiyamagcokama” Dlamini, who died in a

MDNtv / March 17, 2026

South African rapper Emtee broke down in tears during an emotional Instagram Live, opening up about his personal struggles and

MDN NEWS / March 13, 2026

Real name Naledi Aphiwe Myongwane from Inanda outside Durban in KwaZulu-Natal(KZN), the Waiting For You singer left music fraternity in

MDN NEWS / March 6, 2026

First Class Entertainment boss Musiholiq has finally set a record straight about his relationship with Inkabi Records and its co-founders

MDN NEWS / March 5, 2026

Growing up listening to the Motshwako music of the likes of Tuks Senganga and the late HHP, RNSU want to

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