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Nigerian sax man Olufemi to perform live at The SA State Theatre!

2013-05-24T11:11:00.000+02:00

One of Nigeria’s sons Olufemi will be unleashing the Afro-beat sounds that made his name in the South African music scene. He will be performing at the Rendezvous Theatre within The SA State Theatre complex on Friday 31st May 2013. The show starts at 20:00 and ends at 23:00

OLUFEMI is the new face of the African Renaissance. Combining Afro-beat and jazz, gospel and blues, West African highlife with a nostalgic Sophiatown flavour, his music is a rich blend of deep and sultry jazz and contemporary groove. His music is urban and urbane. His life’s journey - a story of migration to the South - resonates in his music, which creates a conscious dialogue between West African and South African sounds. This musical fusion demonstrates the path to a new and culturally integrated Africa in which a common heritage is renewed and reshaped to meet the needs of today's world.

Chester Missing ends his road-show on the 2nd of June!

2013-05-23T16:13:00.001+02:00

The Chester Missing Roadshow is directed by award-winning director Heinrich Reisenhofer, produced by Podium…The Comedy Merchants and proudly presented by eNCA, City Press & DStv. It promises to be a riot of world-class ventriloquism, crazy characters, cutting-edge political commentary and hysterically funny situations.

As a political analyst Mr Chester Missing has broken new ground with his outrageous hard hitting, funny and frank interviews with South Africa’s political elite that include Gwede Mantashe, Zwelinzima Vavi, Helen Zille, Mosioua Lekota, Blade Nzimande, Patricia De Lille, Bantu Holomisa and others.

Congratulations: Blitz Patrollie snapped up by international sales agent at Cannes!

2013-05-23T15:43:00.000+02:00

Germany’s Picture Tree International signs on as international sales agent of the local comedy film

Supported by DSTV and the National Film and Video Foundation, and representing South Africa at the global market, the Blitz Patrollie team return home from Cannes’ 2013 festivities with news of the conclusion of the film’s deal with sales and production company Picture Tree International GmbH (PTI). Director Andrew Wessels’ buddy cop comedy was selected as part of Picture Tree’s Cannes portfolio. PTI will act as international sales agent for the hit comedy. Says Wessels, “The film had a great reception at the market and we are so excited at the prospect of showcasing our work on a global scale.
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Dream Team SA signs the 'Ewe' hitmaker iFani!

2013-05-23T15:36:00.000+02:00

Johannesburg - Dream Team SA made an official announcement this morning of their signing on of Xhosa rap extraordinaire, iFani. iFani, previously with Sony Music South Africa, now joins an impressive stable of talent under Dream Team SA management such as Khuli Chana, Terry Petho, Kabelo Mabalane, Tumisho Masha, Thembi Seete and Azania Mosaka just to mention a few.

“I'm very honoured, I feel blessed that a team of hard and smart working people can see value in what I do and are happy to push me even further. I can finally see my dreams getting closer and closer. Tjovitjo, b'reiy!!!” exclaimed iFani about his signing with Dream Team SA.

iFani was born and bred in the Eastern Cape, before going on to study at the University of Cape Town from which he graduated with a BSC Hons in Computer Science & Computer Engineering. It wasn’t until a fatal car accident in 2010, that made iFani pursue his musical talents more seriously.

A better view of the open letter to Unathi Msengana of Metro FM!

2013-05-23T12:41:00.000+02:00

Namhla is not wrong to express her personal anger but judging Unathi is the problem here - I never listened to their show but I once visited them in studio for a couples of images (work) and the way they interact you would swear they are rude to each other too; but it's just the witty part of them being together and if someone does not understand must seek that part before picking up a silly red pen.

Dear Unathi

I trust you are well on this chilly Johannesburg morning.
After much hesitation, but with a lot of consideration, I have decided to pen you this open letter. Do not take anything written here as a personal attack on your overall character. I do not know you in a personal capacity; therefore all views expressed here onwards are solely based on you as a Metro FM morning show co-host.
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‘The Chase’ Count Down: 4 Days To Go!

2013-05-21T09:45:00.000+02:00

Well, it’s approximately 9 months since Big Brother Africa 7‘Stargame’ ended on 5th August 2012 and here we are today with just 5 days to the 8th season of the reality show dubbed ‘The Chase’!

It’s been a long time of waiting for those who are fans of Africa’s number one reality show. Contrary to last year when the show kicked off on 6th May 2012, this year it starts on 26th May, meaning it will run up to 25th August 2013.

Lot’s of humor, drama, excitement, surprises, fights, confrontations and romances all in one package where part of the Stargame thus it’s only natural to think that even ‘The Chase’ won’t be spared by these breath-taking life events for 91 days.

ZONKE CANCELS SHOWS AND POSTPONES LIVE DVD RECORDING!

2013-05-21T09:34:00.003+02:00

THIS IS DUE TO A FAMILY CRISIS!

It is announced that due to the tragic loss of her sister Busisiwe (Busi) Dikana on the evening of Saturday 18 May, all future shows have had to be cancelled until further notice.

This will unfortunately include the GIVE AND TAKE LIVE DVD Concert set to take place on 2 June at the Lyric Theatre in Johannesburg that has now been rescheduled for Friday 5 July at 20h00. Ticket holders are to know that their tickets will now be valid for the new date.

It was so unprofessional of Randall to address Penny like a piece of trash from Alex Township!

2013-05-20T18:24:00.001+02:00

I never thought Penny Lebyane was a human after she picked holes in Bonang Matheba's decision of dropping charges against DJ Euphonik - until recently when I saw an article in one of Mzansi's leading Tabloid newspapers, Sunday Sun.

She went to cry in the paper about how she got a fly-kick boot out of the MTN SAMA 19 as a presenter, sad enough, but now I fully comprehend she's a human too and does not need to be treated like trash by Randall Abrahams.

Dear "D-Headed" Randall

I am well and I trust this finds you well too because I am going to send you the link @MTNSAMA!

It was so unprofessional of you to address Penny (MTN SAMA 19) like a piece of trash from Alex Township, you need to understand that you're NOT the God of the industry and the sooner you understand that, well, you know that people have emotions and that must be respected!

JAZZ AND FUSION AWARDS OF SOUTH AFRICA LAUNCHED!

2013-05-20T15:45:00.000+02:00

Vusi Mahlasela - Jazz Artist

Johannesburg - For a long time JAZZ musicians have not been given proper recognition for their contribution to the South African music sound and their role in fighting apartheid. These are the musicians that kept the nation united and still unite the society even today.

JAZZ music is the greatest art form in South Africa and has greater influence in society and it’s a fact that most music comes from the genre. Furthermore, jazz events often attract a lot of music lovers in the country, but jazz practitioners get little in way of appreciation for their sweat and their sales are low.

The Vibrant DJ Sabby has launched his GetPaid brand!

2013-05-20T15:22:00.001+02:00

Johannesburg – YFM Radio DJ and SABC 1 television personality, DJ Sabby, has recently launched his GetPaid brand.

"#GetPaid is an urban oriented lifestyle that I have always wanted to drop but I wanted to do it at the right time. When you're young and ambitious all you really want is to get your break and get your money right. Whatever your hustle, you have to #GetPaid at the end of the day. It’s a brand I believe young people will relate to and wear to emphasize the importance of being ambitious and going out there getting your share of the Gold" shares DJ Sabby.

The first merchandise to be released under the GetPaid brand are winter sweaters. The sweaters come in black, green, yellow and purple. More colors will be available soon to the public. The graphics play on the popular occurring topic of #TeamNoSleep that many young ambitious entrepreneurs use on social media networks. R299 will get you a GetPaid sweater. Free deliver included.

ZONKE LAUNCHES THE 2013 OLD MUTUAL MUSIC IN THE GARDENS SERIES!

2013-05-20T15:14:00.002+02:00

Hot off the SAMA stage, one of SA’s most celebrated Afro-soul singer Zonke, is set to launch the 2013 Old Mutual Music in the Gardens series at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens on Sunday 26 May.

After a thrilling 2012 season which delivered the absolute best in South African Music, the 2013 season raises the bar even higher. A host of hot new acts supported by rising stars across a number of musical genre’s from rock and pop to house and jazz will perform in the gardens this year including Prime Circle, MiCasa and Zakes Bantwini.

The Vodacom Durban July is upon us as Cherry On The Top joins the fray !

2013-05-19T12:20:00.000+02:00

Gauteng Triple Tiara winner Cherry On The Top is to take her place in the R3.5-million Vodacom Durban July and has been installed by bookmakers as the favourite for the prestigious event.

Trainer Ormond Ferraris, who has yet to win Africa’s greatest race, supplemented the filly into the race on Tuesday along with another talented individual from his stable, Knock On Wood.

They join the Mike de Kock-trained Vercingetorix, Gothic from the Kumaran Naidoo stable and Master Sabina from the Geoff Woodruff yard that were supplemented into the race taking the total entry list at this stage to 79.

Charlie thought his diary was going to be a secret!

2013-05-17T17:14:00.007+02:00

Charlie Mpogeng, better known as Charlie, hails from Dobsonville ext 2 in Soweto. Schooling at Horizon View Primary School in his junior years, followed by Florida Park High School where he matriculated. When heading for college, at tertiary level it became a challenge for Charlie to complete his course as both his parents were not working at that time, therefore they could not afford tuition fees at Boston Media house in Johannesburg.

Charlie is on of the artists that prides themselves with their craft and he's a force to be reckoned with, having shared the stage with the likes of Khuli Chana (MTN SAMA Album of the year winner), Pro, and Mi Casa.

The young Muso told GoXtra News that he wanted to keep his music in his diary, fortunately his manager saw the talent and gave him thumbs up. "I just documented my feelings down and that was about it." said Charlie.

Classic of the week: Today we celebrate the late Brenda Fassie!

2013-05-17T11:01:00.001+02:00

Johannesburg - Fassie was born in Langa, Cape Town, as the youngest of nine children. She was named after the American singer Brenda Lee. Her father died when she was two, and with the help of her mother, a pianist, she started earning money by singing for tourists.

In 1981, at the age of 16, she left Cape Town for Soweto, Johannesburg, to seek her fortune as a singer. Fassie first joined the group Joy and later became the lead singer for a township music group called Brenda and the Big Dudes. She had a son, Bongani, in 1985 by a fellow Big Dudes musician. She married Nhlanhla Mbambo in 1989 but divorced in 1991. Around this time she became addicted to cocaine and her career suffered.

Here's out hit music video of the day - DJ Ganyani ft FB - Xigubu!

2013-05-16T10:59:00.000+02:00

Dj Ganyani (Also known as the Master) is the legendary in the South African dance or House music industry.

Listeners unhappy about Tina's horrific laughter on Radio!

2013-05-16T09:25:00.000+02:00

EVER-SINCE ACTRESS Tina Jaxa joined SABC’s uMhlobo Wenene FM breakfast show – the one they call iBreakfast Eyondlayo “Evimbayo” Ekuseni, or “BEE”.

But not everyone is thrilled by her performance on the airwaves, alongside former Kaizer Chiefs public relations officer, Putco Mafani, who got the bullet from victorious Amakhosi in 2005.

Listeners have been complaining to the station and on social networks. One of them wrote:

Personally to me she’s stale and she’s just another Mgqomeni of the airwaves who woke up from the dead!

Another listener said: “Umhlobo Wenene lost its magic and creativity by using household names like Putco – and Tina just laughs ridiculously at nothing.”

BET Awards: "I am more humble than yesterday..." says Donald!

2013-05-15T08:24:00.002+02:00

South African hit-maker Donald Moatshe!

News you need to know: Twitter went buzzing on Tuesday and all the congratulations poured from both artists and fans!

Although it came as a HUGE SHOCK that Donald Moatshe did not see the game at the ~~MTN SAMA 19~~ this year, yet he's nominated at the BET Awards with Toya Delazy...

We saw the unfairness of the MTN SAMA for not honoring deserving talent in South Africa and this should embarrass them for closing doors for independent artists...

Donald and Toya Delazy have raised the bar of Mzansi music to an international level and people or rather bodies who can spot talent and award it fairly have noticed that, from the Metro FM Music Awards and now, BET Awards.

10 Things that the MTN SAMA can learn from the Metro FM Music Awards!

2013-05-13T14:27:00.001+02:00

Take it from @TheRealMakisto and @BuchuleB - a middle finger to the MTN SAMA 19!

Here's our list of few things that The MTN SAMAS can learn from the Metro FM Awards!

1. Ensure the media is well taken care of. They don't have time to worry about food and drinks, they want to get a story and great pictures because Metro FM does this very well!

2. Make sure the PR companies, like Crush PR treat members of the media equally! The companies you hire!

3. Test the technicalities before the actual ceremony. The technical glitches were a huge turn off. Metros know how to do this better...

4. Make sure the securities and staff are well informed about the proceedings. Take all hired companies to a work-shop to get to know each other.

Play 60%-80% National Music on all South African Radio and all MultiMedia platforms!

2013-05-13T14:00:00.002+02:00

Khuli Chana.

Guys let's help grow our music industry because the fact that local radio stations don't give too much airplay to our local artists is painful and does not help to master growth within the industry! Down with more international content... Let's support local content. Please sign the petition and share from the right-hand side of our site or the links below!

This will also help more artists to be like Khuli Chana (won best album of the year at the MTN SAMA 19), Toya Delazy, Donald Moatshe and many more to win awards and gain more recognition...

Music Video of the day - Your Joy by Donald Moatshe!

2013-05-13T11:32:00.000+02:00

Music video of the day is Donald Mr "I Deserve" himself song - Your Joy. He's a very unassuming and cool character who always produces a mammoth smile and laughter when around people. Donald is currently full of activity with his second album Train of Love that is available in stores nation-wide. His first album was titled "Just Donald."

Snippets from the MTN SAMA 19: Despite the fact that we were hungry!

2013-05-13T05:46:00.000+02:00

He's such a KING! Donald at the MTN SAMA 19

Sun City Superbowl, North West was the place to be at the Weekend! Mzansi’s artists have wonderful talent that is now reaching international standards equally and believe me if you missed the MTN SAMA 19, better start putting some savings away for next year.

And Kelly Khumalo made sure that she shows the audience that despite her fall and being reported as a recovering drug addict, she’s back!

Known for her hot single Qinisela, Kelly was transported to the stage like a Queen and performed very well. Among Kelly were the likes of, Khuli Chana who set the stage on fire, Lira, DR Malinga, DJ Vetkoek vs Mahoota, DJ Zinhle and Donald wowed everyone, though he was not the man of the moment at SAMA 19!

SNOOP DOGG AKA SNOOP LION – LIVE IN CONCERT IN SOUTH AFRICA!

2013-05-10T13:01:00.002+02:00

Entertainment icon and multi-platinum artist Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion is booked to tour South Africa. The "REINCARNATED" rapper, singer-songwriter, producer, actor Snoop Lion, is set to perform in Johannesburg on 19 May at Ellis Park Arena and in Cape Town on 21 May at Grand Arena, GrandWest.

Snoop will perform an array of his classic and most recent hits such as "Drop It Like It's Hot," "Gin and Juice" and "Young, Wild and Free," as well as new material from his forthcoming reggae and dancehall inspired album, REINCARNATED, promising all concert-goers an exciting live music experience.
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Justin Bieber and Bon Jozi Concert Fans are urged to take note of the rules!

2013-05-10T12:15:00.002+02:00

Big Concerts have issued a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and rules for both Justin Bieber and Bon Jovi's concerts happening at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg at the weekend.
Bon Jovi will be performing at the stadium on Saturday, 11 May followed by Justin Bieber on Sunday, 12 May.

Fans are urged to take note of the rules and instructions listed below to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience on the day.

Bon Jovi and Justin Bieber FAQs for Johannesburg:

1. Gates open at 17:00. Please arrive early to avoid queues.
2. Make sure you book your transport ticket before show day:
Park and Ride: Click here for more information.
Park and Rail: Click here for more information.
Parking: Click here for more information.
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Where has Ndalamo of Muvhango disappeared to? We have the answer!

2013-05-09T00:37:00.003+02:00

Mutodi and his wife...

Those who were wondering where has Ndalamo of Muvhango disappeared to, he’s nowhere to be seen on the small screen? Where’s this guy?

Mutodi Nesheshe is still around and exploring other business ventures in the industry as a Filmmaker. Last night we spotted him and his wife dinning and cossy at the Morongwa House Fashion Show that was held at the Randlords, Braamfontein, in Johannesburg.

By the way he also features on a Film called Little One as a Detective!

So as we were leaving the event after snapping a picture of himself and his lovely wife he could not wait to give us his business card.

The excited actor and filmmaker told us that he’s in film-making business now, with his company called Mutodi Films…

I watch Generations because I have no kids to keep me busy by changing Diapers!

2013-05-08T23:01:00.000+02:00

Please take retirement and don't take Generations with!

Open letter to Bab’ Mfundi Vundla

Dear Respected one,

I hope that you see this letter,

Allow me to congratulate you for such a TV soap that was once brilliant! You are a great creator in Africa and I respect that but let's get real now...

I do not by any objective want to sound like an ill-informed person, but I am struggling to comprehend why did Generations not win any awards at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS)? I mean really now? With further than 6 - 7 Million viewers? I say no! You've lost your creative juices, don’t you think it’s time to give upcoming filmmakers a chance to take the soap to other heights with their fresh ideas, not saying yours are stale but they need some magic touch. No one is going to take Generations away from you, so relax.