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Short film review: A product of two friends with engrained respect for one another and an artistic brainchild of a collision of two musical worlds typifies the offering of Msaki and @Jesse_Clegg’s extended play, Entropy, about to make it to the screens as a short film. The six-track EP journeys to the depths of the pair’s emotions, charting the terrains of companionship with curiosity, conflict, and candour. Daring and ambitious in its scope, the project is now set to be accompanied by a short film, directed by Marty Bleazard, that not only amplifies the composition of the songs but transposes their meaning into visual media in its highest glory. Tap the link below to read our exclusive review of the short film due to drop this Friday. 🔥 🔗 frontpage.co.za/msaki-and-jess…

2Shoes steps into a defining new chapter with the release of “Loco,” his first official single under Jacquel Entertainment. The record serves as the first offering under his landmark signing to the label, and it arrives as a statement. The song is not simply a club record. It is something more considered, a deliberate act of creative broadening that refuses to dilute in favour of connecting. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/2shoes-debuts-…

There is a particular danger in making protest music in 2026. The genre has been so thoroughly mined, so efficiently packaged and distributed, that sincerity and performance have become nearly indistinguishable. "Conscious music" has curdled into a brand. Against that backdrop, the "Arise" @BoySpyce collaboration with @falzthebahdguy, does something quietly remarkable, it insists on being felt rather than simply heard. The distinction sounds obvious until you notice how rarely it actually happens. Tap the link below to read the full review. 🔗 themusicreview.com/2026/04/02/boy…

#BackPage The Special Investigative Unit (SIU) made a shocking announcement on the 2nd of April 2026, issuing a lengthy statement at the behest of the Special Tribunal implicating Bonelela Mgudlwa and Katleho O’Hara Mokonyane in a PPE tender scandal that saw the two make off with R14 million of stolen funds. The money was designated for medical equipment and hospital paraphernalia, with the tender dating back to the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/mgudlwa-and-mo…

While patience is a widely recognised virtue among many, for ex-Big Brother Mzansi housemate The Don, it is a confirmatory carpet that guides one’s feet to doors opened by divine timing. That was what the Bazozwa season was for the man born Sihle Sishi, a chance encounter which opened its arms to him, calling his name and telling him that it was his time in the limelight. With his name written in the Top 10 for history to remember and burned into the hearts of his followers and South Africa at large, the alignment was worth the wait. Tap the link below to read the full feature. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/get-to-know-bi…

#Opinion It’s been some time since Liema Pantsi was declared the winner of Big Brother Mzansi Bazozwa, with the returning housemate making it to the finale and besting runner-up and fan-favourite Thandeka Tshabalala to win the R2 million cash prize. With the drama, the games, and the sauce that took place in Biggie’s humble abode, many hand-picked their horses in the race, with Thandeka being one who seemed to lead the charge, though she fell short in the end. With the aftermath of Liema being the winner and the supportive financial response Thandeka’s fans continue to give her, was there an actual winner and a clear-cut loser on the night? Tap the link below to read our full opinion piece. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/winning-the-pr…

#HangOut Two-time Grammy nominated, Billboard Music Award recipient, NAACP honoured, and platinum selling global icon Karyn White, the voice behind timeless hits Superwoman, Romantic, and The Way You Love Me, will grace South African fans with her first live performance at the iconic Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens this Thursday, 2 April 2026 supported by award-winning Ami Faku. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/karyn-white-to…

Nanette's trajectory takes a decisive step forward this April as she joins Grammy-winning British R&B singer Ella Mai for a live show in Cape Town. Set for 26 April 2026 at The Grand Arena, the moment marks one of the most visible stage platforms of her career to date, and one that speaks directly to where she stands as an artist. Known for her emotional precision and vocal restraint, Nanette brings a sound that is measured, soulful, and deeply intentional, qualities that place her in natural conversation with one of contemporary R&B's most celebrated voices. The stage she is stepping onto is not a departure. It is confirmation that her voice belongs in rooms of this scale. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/nanette-lands-…

Led by Microsoft South Africa and supported by Thebe Magugu, the Mission Next EEIP is designed to support established Black-owned SMMEs with the tools, skills, and technology needed to grow and scale sustainably. Designers, creators, and business owners earning R1 million or more annually are encouraged to enter. This is an opportunity for those ready to expand their impact and access structured support, mentorship, and resources that can strengthen their foundation and future. If your work is ready for the next level, this is worth exploring. Want to find out more about the initiative and how to enter? Tap the link below for more. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/thebe-magugu-m…

The @TRACE_Inter TRACE NGOMA launch party wasn’t just an event, it was a moment where culture, sound and identity met in full force. A celebration of the rhythm that moves the streets, the voices shaping the scene, and the artists carrying South African music into its next chapter. From amapiano to hip-hop, maskandi to gqom, the night pulsed with the energy of a nation that knows exactly who it is. TRACE NGOMA isn’t just a channel, it is a space where our stories, our languages and our sound take centre stage. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/music-channel-…

Emerging singer, songwriter and storyteller, @_Benseptember steps into a new chapter of his artistic journey with the release of his latest single, "You’re So Spoilt" with award-winning producer MashBeatz and chart-dominating hitmaker Prince Kaybee. Now available on all streaming platforms via Empire, the song is a deeply reflective track that explores the emotional contradictions that often define modern relationships. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/ben-september-…

South African rapper, producer, and cultural provocateur Dope Saint Jude returns with her powerful new mixtape I Said What I Said—a project that blends fearless confidence, emotional candour, humour, and defiance across Hip-Hop, Pop, and Alternative sounds. Known for her razor-sharp lyricism and boundary-pushing artistry, Dope Saint Jude has built an international reputation for music that confronts social norms while remaining deeply personal. With I Said What I Said, she delivers a bold, personality-driven body of work that feels immediate, honest, and unmistakably her own. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/dope-saint-jud…

Acclaimed South African musician, composer and producer @BandaBanda1 launches the Durban leg of his Isikhathi tour on 26 March, bringing a unique blend of music, film and storytelling to the city through two special engagements. The tour begins with an exclusive Isikhathi Visual Album Screening on 26 March at The Chairman, where audiences will experience the cinematic interpretation of the album; a powerful visual narrative that expands the music into a world of symbolism, movement and immersive storytelling. On 27 March, BandaBanda will take the stage for a live performance at The Playhouse Company, bringing the music of Isikhathi to life through an evocative live set that blends African musical heritage with contemporary global sounds. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/bandabanda-lau…

African Hip Hop superstar, @Nasty_CSA, continues his ascent with a project that extends the story of Free while making one thing clear. He is operating from a place of clarity, ambition and complete creative control. Out now as an independent release through Tall Racks in partnership with Platoon, Free Deluxe is not simply an add-on to an existing body of work. It is an expansion of the world Nasty C has been building for years. The Durban born rapper, long recognized as one of the most influential voices in African Hip Hop, returns with a project that reflects both evolution and authority. According to Nasty C, the album exists because there was still more to say and more music that deserved to live within the Free universe. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/nasty-c-expand…

After a career-defining 2025 that reshaped the competitive landscape of South African music, @ZeeNxumaloZA began 2026 with extraordinary momentum, earning seven major award nominations and delivering a powerful live performance at the Metro FM Awards nomination party held at The Forum in Hyde Park. The nominations follow what was widely regarded as one of the most dominant runs by a South African female artist in recent history. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/zee-nxumalo-op…

Ramona Maloy may have exited the #BBMzansi S6 house, but underestimate her at your own risk. The Montagu-born housemate proved that quiet confidence can shake a room and she played the game with intention. In our feature with her, we unpack her real motivation for entering Biggie’s house and how it all ties into the bigger vision she’s building beyond the show. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/a-moment-with-…

A highly-acclaimed duo whose accolades speak for themselves; East London composer and singer-songwriter Msaki has joined forces with platinum selling artist Jesse Clegg, unveiling their highly anticipated collaborative EP, "Entropy". Spread across 6 tracks showcasing a plethora of varied sounds and textures, "Entropy" is a spelling binding EP that unites global soundscapes at the hands of two musical geniuses. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/hit-makers-msa…

After finding his way back into the #BigBrotherMzansi house, Mpendulo Dube returned with one goal: make his second shot count. The Umlilo season alum re-entered the game as part of Biggie’s Bazozwa chapter, determined to rewrite his story after spinning the block. But on Sunday night, 15 February 2025, his journey came to an unexpected end as the 22-year-old student from Jolivet, KwaZulu-Natal was evicted. We catch up with Dube to unpack the comeback, the pressure of a redemption arc, and what really went down inside the house. Tap the link in below to read the feature. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/dube-opens-up-…

Sunday's Eviction night saw Ramona and Tumi the Barber become the latest housemates to be evicted from the @BBMzansi house. The pair became the eleventh and twelfth housemates to leave the show, following yet another action-packed display of competitiveness, tightening alliances and working together. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/tumi-the-barbe…

Dube is the eighth housemate to be evicted from the #BigBrotherS6 Bazozwa house after a lovey-dovey yet tense week that saw all Bazozwa housemates being up for possible eviction. After a tumultuous scuffle in the house, Neliswa was disqualified from the Big Brother Mzansi house. 🔗 frontpage.co.za/big-brother-mz…