🇿🇦 The Year SA Hip-Hop Went Global

2025 has been a milestone year for South African hip-hop. From international recognition to powerful local festivals, Mzansi’s finest have proven they’re not just running the streets — they’re reshaping the global sound. Spotify Africa’s “Global Impact” list for 2025 spotlighted major SA rappers including Blxckie, Cassper Nyovest, and Yanga Chief, confirming that the South…

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Raphael Benza Salutes AKA’s Spotify Reign

South African music executive Raphael Benza has once again put the spotlight on the late Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, celebrating a fresh milestone that proves the Supa Mega’s flame still burns bright. According to Benza, AKA’s Spotify following has crossed 1 million followers, with over 130,000 new monthly listeners ,numbers that speak louder than words. For…

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The Ivyson Empire Grows Even Bigger

South African rap icon Nasty C has officially taken his Ivyson movement to a global scale. The chart-topping rapper just announced the BIGGEST Ivyson Tour EVER, an explosive 11-country, 17-city musical journey that will redefine what a hip-hop tour looks like on the African continent. Known for his fearless ambition and unmatched work ethic, Nasty…

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Gunna Coming to South Africa!

Hip-hop heads, mark your calendars — Gunna is officially coming to South Africa! The multi-platinum Atlanta star will headline Milk + Cookies Music Week South Africa 2026, a vibrant 21-day festival blending music, creativity, and community. Following a record-breaking 2025 debut headlined by Kaytranada, which drew over 20,000 attendees, the festival returns even bigger. This…

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Gigi Lamayne Announces “I’m Not A DJ”

Official Tour DatesGigi Lamayne is taking her craft to new heights — and new continents — with the official rollout of her “I’m Not A DJ” tour. The multi-talented rapper, performer, and DJ is rewriting the rules of live performance, merging razor-sharp bars with electrifying club energy. This tour isn’t your typical rap showcase. Picture…

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Zakwe Primes Fans For The Main Event With “BIS3 (Before I-Single)”

Zakwe is back in his bag with a new freestyle, “BIS3 (Before I-Single),” and it’s as sharp as ever. The veteran lyricist dropped the track as part of his long-running Before I-Single series — a ritual that always signals something big on the horizon. Released as a standalone audio cut, “BIS3” isn’t just another warm-up…

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