IN CONVERSATION WITH LUU NINELEVEN

We've spent the afternoon celebrating the sounds that make South African music so special, and now we're bringing in someone whose contribution to Amapiano needs no introduction. He's the producer and DJ behind records like Labantwana Ama Uber, alongside Miano and Kammu Dee, as well as Isingisi, featuring MDU aka…

We're talking about music publishing, copyright, royalties and, importantly, making sure that the people who create the music are recognised and compensated for their work. Joining us in studio is someone who has spent over two decades working in South Africa's music rights and publishing industry. She's the Managing Director…

he 22nd African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) is currently underway in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together more than 450 investigative journalists, editors, media professionals and journalism experts from across Africa and beyond. Taking place from 10 to 12 November at the Edge Convention Centre, this year's conference marks a historic milestone,…

Lethiwe Sibiya, professionally known as Tracy, is a South African singer-songwriter from Rockville, Soweto, whose distinctive voice and emotive delivery have established her as one of the exciting vocal talents emerging from the Amapiano movement. Tracy discovered her passion for music at a young age and began developing her craft…

S’bonakaliso “S’BO GYRE” Nene is a Johannesburg-based pop-rapper born in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal. Known for electrifying live performances and theatrical flair, he has emerged as one of South Africa’s few openly queer entertainers carving a distinctive lane in African pop-rap. His work blends bold storytelling, stagecraft and musical experimentation, positioning him…