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  • 5 days ago | wantedonline.co.za | Tseliso Monaheng |Arthur Dlamini

    In person, Muneyi exudes a charm as warm as his music, and possesses an inexplicably funny bone that somehow goes directly against the subject matter he writes about in his songs. The singer, songwriter and instrumentalist, who received this year’s Standard Bank Young Artist for Music award, has the type of deadpan humour that tends to go over many people’s heads at the best of times.

  • 1 week ago | okayafrica.com | Tseliso Monaheng

    Muyiwa Awoniyi shares trade secrets and strategies with Joeboy on this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence. “I’m telling you, by the grace of God, what me, Tems, and Wale have built – it can’t break,” says music executive and BSB Management Agency founder Muyiwa Awoniyi, also known as Donawon, in the latest episode of Afrobeats Intelligence. In a rare deep dive, he shares trade secrets and the strategy behind their rise, laying out the non-negotiables that shaped their journey.

  • 1 week ago | okayafrica.com | Tseliso Monaheng

    South African actor Presley Chweneyagae, best known for his breakout role in the Oscar-winning 2005 film Tsotsi, has passed away. He was 40. A statement from his agent described him as "one of the most gifted and beloved actors," paying tribute to his legacy. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, children, extended family, colleagues, and all who knew and loved him. While we grieve the immense loss of a remarkable talent, we celebrate the light he brought to the world.

  • 1 week ago | okayafrica.com | Tseliso Monaheng

    A new compilation released today by Africa Seven brings fresh attention to one of Africa's most visionary musical minds.Trésor Magnétique, which translates to "Magnetic Treasure," collects a series of unreleased tracks, alternate takes, and archival gems from the late Cameroonian composer, musicologist, and broadcasterFrancis Bebey. More than a nostalgic tribute, the album is a vibrant reminder of how far ahead of his time Bebey truly was.

  • 2 weeks ago | okayafrica.com | Tseliso Monaheng

    Alison Oliver and Thuso Mbedu in a scene from HBO series ‘Task’HBO has just released a first-look image of the South African star Thuso Mbedu in Task, an upcoming series created by Brad Ingelsby. Ingelsby is known for crafting compelling, character-driven narratives, like Mare of Easttown, that explore the emotional toll of violence and justice. Mbedu plays Aleah, a member of a specialized task force assembled to tackle a wave of violent robberies shaking the United States.