SA Music Magazine

South African singer-songwriter Bongeziwe Mabandla has released the official music video for ‘Ndikhulule (Depression)’, one of the most vulnerable and emotionally revealing songs from his album Ndingubani. The track explores the emotional weight of trauma, inner struggle and the difficult desire to heal after years of carrying pain. Mabandla uses the powerful metaphor of impr...

Acclaimed South African musician, actor and producer Mnqobi Yazo has released his latest single, ‘Inhlanhla’, marking another important step in a rapidly evolving musical career. The release follows his July collaboration, ‘Nkanyezi’, and his January 2024 album, UBHOKO, continuing a creative journey that has established him as one of the country’s distinctive musical storytel...

South African Xigaza artist MetroBeatz RSA has released a visualiser for his latest single, ‘Superstar’, featuring Lowfeye, offering audiences a thoughtful look at love, ambition and the sacrifices that can come with pursuing a music career. The release explores the emotional tension that develops when professional goals begin to compete with personal relationships. Rather th...

Kwaito star L’vovo Derrango says he has never felt better after receiving an overwhelming wave of support from South Africans following his emotional radio interview. The Resista hitmaker opened up about the difficult realities of his life after suffering a stroke, revealing how the health crisis affected his career, finances and personal relationships. His honest account tou...

Brian Chaplin is entering a bold new chapter in his music career with the launch of Amadé, his solo electronic music project, and the release of his debut single, “Hell or High Water.” Best known as one half of the internationally acclaimed South African duo Locnville, Chaplin is now exploring a more focused passion for melodic house and electronic dance music. The new projec...