Ukhozi, Umhlobo Wenene to reward top maskandi artists
SABC Nguni radio stations will award two prominent maskandi artists with prizes on Friday: a car and cash. Umhlobo Wenene FM will give R25 000 to Khuzani Mpungose,... Read more.
Ex-CCIFSA boss ‘admits’ to receiving undisclosed funds
A prominent Cultural and Creative Industries of South Africa (CCIFSA) member has stated that they are “perhaps a criminal organisation”. This after Joy... Read more.
‘Some maskandi artists go on stage armed with guns’
Lack of professionalism and training is killing maskandi music. This is according to Zazi Nxele, a seasoned production manager. He said event organisers often do... Read more.
17 SA poets off to Mali for SLAM global poetry awards
A total of 17 South African poets are heading to Mali to represent the country. They have been nominated for SLAM Awards International, which will take place in ... Read more.
CCIFSA member wants to ‘beat up’ kwaito star Eugene Mthethwa
A top member of the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA) has threatened legendary kwaito musician Eugene Mthethwa with assault. Thobela... Read more.
CCIFSA fires back after McKenzie’s accusations of corruption
The conflict between the Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA) and Gayton McKenzie, the Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, has begun. This... Read more.
Ukhozi’s Song of the Year winner Mthandeni to receive car prize
Maskandi artist and Ingoma Ehlukanisa uNyaka competition winner Mthandeni “SK” Manqele will finally get his car on Friday. The handover ceremony will... Read more.
Zulu king’s girlfriend has ‘undue benefits from the state’ terminated
AmaZulu King MisuZulu KaZwelithini’s girlfriend was receiving undue benefits from the state. This is according to cultural experts, Professor Musa Xulu, Dr Nomagogu... Read more.
Chicco highlights plight of artists at Winnie Khumalo’s funeral
Like most South African artists, Winnie Khumalo died a painful death. Despite multiple illnesses, including stomach ulcers and asthma she could not afford medical... Read more.
McKenzie rails against govt, industry at Doc Shebeleza’s funeral
Minister of Sports Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie fired shots from the podium at the funeral of Victor ‘Doc Shebeleza’ Bogopane today. The legendary... Read more.
