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Sawubona. For me to begin this, I would have to start at the beginning. Most of the things that have the greatest impact in my life, usually introduce themselves, rather…
Sawubona. Beyond the migration and borders that divide Africa, it seems the two were not capable enough to divide the music Africans make among themselves. This is proof with the…
At least once in a musician’s life, they stand on a stage and realise they are exactly where they are supposed to be. For Lindokuhle Njabulo Hadebe — known to…
Of Mics and Philosophers ShauniaC, born Zamokuhle Kubheka, is a rapper from Madadeni, Newcastle, but with a mind that has travelled all 30+ Newcastles of the world. His KwaZulu Newcastle,…
Sawubona. I got to catch with ubhuti Zamokuhle Kubheka, a.k.a ShauniaC. We talked Rap, Newcastle Hip Hop and his debut album, Family, Friends and Foes. What emerged was a portrait…
The Man Behind The Mic and Drum In the heart of Zola, Soweto, a voice is reshaping the sound of township storytelling. Bopha Blackman AFM is not just another rapper…
ARTIST: Ginger Trill Sawubona. From Clipse making a heavy comeback after 26 years, to Ginger Trill dropping an album we didn’t even know we were waiting for -2025 was a…
What Is The Urban Exchange? The Urban Exchange is a pioneering Hip Hop cultural platform based in Gqeberha. For the last decade, the Exchange has been showcasing how Eastern Cape…
The Messengers Sawubona. Some hip hop is made for those living on the earth, some is made for those living above it, but time and time again, we come across…
We were sitting on the spacious veranda after the recording and shoot of the album kwaNtu. I was sitting with the designer and music curator nkosasazana Bathini, chef Bathandwa, Kwantu…
