Masego Seemela

2 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Masego Seemela

Media personality Nandi Madida embarks on a new journey. Musician and presenter Nandi Madida’s new podcast series, The Motherhood Podcast, launched on Mother’s Day. The platform aims to highlight authentic motherhood experiences through the lens of influential guests including Basetsana Kumalo, Judy Dlamini and Nellie Balfour. Madida, a mother of two, tells Sowetan how she plans to reshape the narrative on motherhood with the podcast. Why is it fitting to launch your podcast now?

3 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Masego Seemela

Rapper Kwesta talks on his 'Big Bro' era. From the streets of Katlehong to the pinnacle of South African hip-hop, Kwesta has walked a long, deliberate road to greatness. Now 36, the rapper is stepping into his “big bro” era, embracing his role as a seasoned mentor in the game. Last Friday, Kwesta, real name Senzo Vilakazi, celebrated a major milestone with the release of his fourth album, The Big Bro Theory.

6 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Masego Seemela

KMat takes us on a trip to Ibiza. Pretoria's very own KMat, real name Koketso Mathabathe, was one of the headlining DJs at the recent International Music Summit (IMS) in Ibiza. With hits such as Jobe, Bafuna Mina and MKK under her belt, KMat has described herself as a “chameleon” who has the ability to cross genres when she’s behind the decks, something that was recently witnessed by festival goers in Ibiza.

1 week ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Masego Seemela

Gospel singer Xolly Mncwango. Gospel singer Xolly Mncwango emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Metro FM Music Awards at the weekend, after clinching the Best Female Artist and Best Gospel Album  categories. Mncwango, known for her songs Ungukuphila and Healing Power, tells Sowetan how gospel is her calling:Sowetan: Did you think you were going to win? Mncwango: I didn’t see this one coming. If I wasn’t performing, I wasn’t planning on going to the awards. I didn’t even prepare a speech.

1 week ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Masego Seemela

Mawelele won big at the Metro FM Music Awards. Bassie, K.O, Naledi Aphiwe, Mawelele, Emtee, Xolly Mncwango, Mörda, Makhadzi, Usimamane and Woodblock DJs were the big winners at the 2025 Metro FM Music Awards at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday night. Rising star Mawelele emerged as the dark horse to win Best R&B song for All My Life, featuring rapper Kwesta. He beat industry titans, including Elaine, Langa Mavuso, Nanette, Tellaman, Nasty C and Shekhinah.