Kendrick Lamar is not just dusting his crown in “The Heart Part 5”. The customary album prelude is not so much about putting the culture on notice as it is about deconstructing the culture. Collective languages of black being fall apart, deepfake by deepfake, in the glare of Mr Lamar’s passion.
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Arts, Culture and Sport Nomfundo Moh always believed she was a star
Prominence has come quickly for the 21-year-old Afro-pop artist Nomfundo Moh whose breakout single is one of the biggest hits in South Africa so far this year.
Arts, Culture and Sport To Mama Africa with love
Grammy-nominated musician Somi launched her new album reimagining Miriam Makeba with a live performance that amplified the work made in honour of the late activist and musician.
Arts, Culture and Sport Grammy star Black Coffee: winning the world, losing at home
Despite controversy at home and a decade late, the Grammy win proves how much the world love’s South Africa’s biggest house music star.
Arts, Culture and Sport South African soul star Simphiwe Dana’s new show is about healing
Moya is a show that seeks a spiritual awakening, especially after the trauma and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic
Arts, Culture and Sport Who is Nigerian music star Wizkid – and why is he taking over the world?
His rhythmic sounds connected with the diaspora and his collaborations with stars like Drake and Beyoncé elevated his name.
Arts, Culture and Sport 2022 Grammys: what Fela Kuti has to do with West Africa’s growing pop fame
Of a record nine nominees, seven are from West Africa. The global rise of Afrobeats music owes its soul to Nigeria’s iconic star Fela Kuti.
Arts, Culture and Sport From Nigeria to the world: Afrobeats is having a global moment
Afrobeats emerged when West African pop music became cool. It has been boosted by the diaspora, big name collaborations and American culture.
Arts, Culture and Sport ‘From the ground to the sky’: Zimbabwean star Nutty O aims for global recognition
After dominating Zimbabwe’s music scene for nearly two years now, dancehall sensation Nutty O is now looking to take his craft to the African continent, and internationally.