As African music continues to gain international traction, digital platforms focused on regional genres are attracting ...

Growing up in Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal, I remember hearing Phuzekhemisi performing a song called "Imbizo". This was a catchy tune which at the time and held no deeper meaning for me other than a song ...

Maskandi music, an age-old Zulu genre, is experiencing a resurgence like never before, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity, and proving once again that music evolves to reflect the times.

In recent years, a growing number of young South Africans have been rediscovering the rich rhythms and lyrical storytelling of Maskandi music - a genre long associated with Zulu tradition and rural ...

Bheki Ngcobo, popularly known by his stage name Ihashi Elimhlophe, will write a new page in history this weekend by becoming the first maskandi artist to record a live DVD at the Soweto Theatre. The ...

In a historic moment for traditional music, rising maskandi sensation Khethukuthula Mhlongo, popularly known as Umafikizolo ...

A local maskandi music artist, Sbusiso ‘Sebedlile’ Khumalo will later this year release his full music album with 11 tracks as the second instalment in his music career. Khumalo, who hails from a ...

The Maskandi music genre has seen a strong resurgence among young people in recent years, and Khuzani Mpungose has been one of its leading figures. Khuzani’s influence is reflected in his two nominees ...

While the amapiano genre seems to be taking the spotlight in the music scene in and beyond our borders, Khuzani said maskandi is yet to get its moment. The singer told TshisaLIVE how a reality show ...

Maskandi musician Umafikizolo has reacted to making history by having his hit song nominated for the 2025 Song of the Year on both Ukhozi FM and Umhlobo Wenene. Umafikizolo is the only Maskandi ...

SOUTH Africa-based Maskandi artiste, Zinjaziyamluma has said the genre is experiencing a decline in appreciation as compared to 2016 and 2019 where it was highly popular. He expressed the sentiments ...

In a blow to the music world, influential maskandi singer-songwriter Shaluza Max Mntambo died of kidney failure after collapsing at home on Thursday night. The musician, popularly known as Shaluza Max ...