The annual Ebubeleni Music Festival that takes place during the last weekend of the year is back with a star-studded line-up of national and local-based musicians such as Amanda Black and Dumza Maswana, and Mafa Bavuma as a host. The 12th annual festival is a huge tourist attraction for the Eastern Cape, playing an integral part of the holiday line-up,, with the event strategically placed to coincide with year-end celebrations.
The product of his signature squat routine scored with maskandi music, Nkululeko Zane Dlamini’s incredibly toned thighs and glorious glutes combined with the power of social media have grabbed the world’s attention.
More South Africans listened to homegrown sound this year, jumping by 101% in comparison to 2022, with unsurprisingly Tyler ICU’s smash hit Mnike being the most-listened to song of 2023.
Viral sensation Skomoto turned 21 in style by stealing the show at the 29th annual SA Music Awards (Samas) when Limpopo dance queen Makhadzi brought him as a surprise guest act during her high-octane closing performance on Saturday night.