Tyla's mission is clear. She's setting out to change the geography of pop stardom. "It's something I feel like the industry is lacking," the singer declares. "An African pop star." Fresh off a year of ...

Nasty C’s music often explores themes of identity, social commentary, and personal growth, showcasing his storytelling ability and poetic flow. He continues to push the boundaries of South African hip ...

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South African singer Tyla's latest single, 'Chanel', has soared on the global streaming charts in just a month, becoming her ...

“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 seems even smaller than her 5-foot-3-inch frame as she curls into the ...

When South African singer-songwriter Tyla turned 22 years old in late January, she was on top of the world — literally. Her label, Epic Records, invited a few hundred music executives, artists and ...

The world’s music pulse is changing, and its heartbeat is African. Once considered niche, African genres like Afrobeats and Amapiano have taken over global playlists. What’s exciting is that this ...

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JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African pop singer Lebo Mathosa, a leading star of the country's home-grown "kwaito" style of hip-hop music, was killed in a car crash on Monday, her manager said.