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26th South African Music Awards
The 26th Annual South African Music Awards were held on 3–7 August 2020. Unlike previous years shows, the ceremony was broadcast as a five-night event, with the first four episodes being 30 minutes long, while the fifth one was a 45-minute grand finale. It was held virtually due to the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns, and for the first time, the award show was to be broadcast live on Multichoice MultiChoice is a South African company that operates DStv, a major satellite television service in Sub-Saharan Africa and GOtv, a minor service operating in over 9 countries of this area and Showmax service. MultiChoice was formed out of the sub ...'s Mzansi Magic Channel (the award show was originally broadcast on SABC 1, but due to the channel's financial problems it was cancelled, then it was picked up by Multichoice). This was the first year the show was broadcast live via My Muze by Vodacom. The award show was originally scheduled to take place on 2 June, in Sun City Arena, No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mzansi Magic
Mzansi Magic is a South African digital satellite and general entertainment channel created by Multichoice and run by M-Net's local interest division, and is broadcast on DStv. History The channel launched in mid-July 2010 on channel 107 as M-Net's platform to boost local production and showcase entertainment in South Africa. Through the channels development, M-Net would engage with local producers, partnering with South African filmmakers to create gripping content with universal appeal while empowering new and upcoming talent and ensuring that key skills are transferred to the industry. The channel launched with a six-hour programming block with a mix original local series and international movies. It was headed by film veteran Lebone Maema. The channel began broadcasting in HD on the 24th July 2015. Programming Mzansi Magic primarily focuses on original local productions and feature films from South Africa, with a few additions of international content. Soapies, Dramas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tellaman
Thelumusa Samuel Owen (born 14 April 1991), better known by his stage name Tellaman is a South African singer, songwriter and record producer. Growing up in a musical background, he is most known for a number one charting single by DJ Speedsta titled "Mayo" which features himself, Yung Swiss, Frank Casino & Shane Eagle. Early life and career Tellaman was born and raised in Durban, South Africa. He is a self-taught musician whose interest in music was sparked by his mother, who had him singing at home, at church and in a youth choir. At the age of fifteen he decided to pursue music as a career and began writing and recording his own music. Tellaman was signed and featured in Soul Candi Record's compilation album titled ''Sould Candi Sessions 15'', alongside MoFlava, Lulo Café, Cueber and Hareal Salko. Tellaman's disc, titled ''Ntsikelelo'', included hit singles "Drinks and Music" featuring Okmalumkoolkat and "Intoxicated" featuring Lastee. The album sales passed Gold status an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurt Darren
Kurt Johan van Heerden (born 19 February 1970), better known as Kurt Darren, is a South African singer, songwriter and television presenter, who won seven South African Music Awards (SAMA) from 2007 to 2011. He has also appeared in a number of South African films. His debut was with the album ''For Your Precious Love'' released in 1995. From 2006 to 2011, Darren was the presenter of the popular South African show ''Jukebox'' broadcast on kykNET. During the programme, callers would have the opportunity to request and dedicate music videos of their choice. SMS (text) messages would also roll in during the program. The program was broadcast live on various radio stations as well on Sunday evenings. Popularity in Europe Many of Kurt Darren's songs in Afrikaans are known in Europe through cover (song), cover versions particularly by artists in the Netherlands and Belgium, and to some extent in Germany and Austria. Songs covered in Dutch language, Dutch include "Staan Op", covered b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Heath
Christian Heath is Professor of Work and Interaction at King's College London. He is known for his research in which he uses video to analyse social interaction in everyday settings in particular the workplace. Career In 1977 Heath was appointed Research Fellow in the Department of General Practice, University of Manchester working with the late Professor P.S Byrne. In 1986 Heath published ''Body Movement and Speech in Medical Interaction'' which drew on ethnomethodology and conversation analysis to analyse multimodal communication in the general practice consultations, including the physical examination, the opening and closing of the consultation and the use of medical records and early computers. In 1988 while continuing research on medical interaction, including studies of diagnosis, the expression of pain, and the management of embarrassment, he was granted leave from the University of Surrey firstly to undertake an Alexandra von Humboldt Stiftung Fellowship at the Univer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Mole
Matthew Mole (born 28 October 1991) is a South African singer-songwriter from Cape Town, South Africa. He is the winner of the South African Music Awards record of the year 2021. Early life and education Matthew Mole is from Fish Hoek in Cape Town. Mole's father taught him how to play the guitar. He later learned how to play ukulele, banjo, piano, organ, and drums. He started writing his own music at the end of high school. According to Mole, his approach to writing music involves starting with a lyrical idea, a rhythm or a melody, and then recording different instruments and switching back and forth between them to build a finished song. Mole studied music production in Cape Town in 2010. Career His independent EP ''You Did Well, Kid'' was released online in 2011. He also opened his other singles for free on the Internet. In August 2012, he won Converse's Get Out of the Garage competition, which awarded him a gig in London's 100 Club and a recording session at Converse's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malumz On Decks
Malumz on Decks is a house music DJ and producer duo originating from South Africa, consisting of Oscar Nyathi and Mandla Mtshali. Their name "Malumz" when translated from Zulu, means "Uncles". History Malumz on Decks music group members are originally from Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg. Before they became a duo, the Kempton Park residents were on separate paths with different names. Mtshali, also known as Mandla the DJ, was in partnership with Noxious Deejay, who was a solo music producer at the time, while Nyathi was a promoter who later became a DJ. The duo often spent time together before they eventually became friends and supported each other during their respective gigs. In 2017, they released their debut album ''The journey''. A year later they released their single, "Shay’ Number" which became the most played song on South African radio stations. In June 2019, they released the album ''Find Your Way'' which featured singers KB Motsilanyane on the single "Taba tsa h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riana Nel
Riana Nel (9 November 1982) is a Namibian singer and songwriter. After growing up in Windhoek she moved to Pretoria, South Africa, to start her career. Professional career Her songs have been described as including elements of "pop & country". She is known for the singer who can make up a song with just a few words on the spot. She had firmly placed her roots in gospel music on release of the albums ''Oopmond'', ''The Cure'', ''Breathe'' and ''Someone with Skin'' and has won several awards including the Crescendo Award in 2000, a SAMA, Huisgenoot tempo's and Ghoema awards. The album ''Die Moeite Werd'' appealed more to the secular market and has reached platinum status and continues to top South African music charts. Nel has also starred in the Afrikaans movie, '' 'n Saak van Geloof'' alongside her co-star Robbie Wessels, the well acclaimed South African singer-songwriter/comedian. Nel is a well acclaimed songwriter having written songs for Juanita Du Plessis, Bobby Van Jaarsv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ami Faku
Amanda Faku (born May 28, 1993) is a South African singer, performer and songwriter. Born and raised in the township of eZinyoka, Port Elizabeth. Faku rose to fame as a contestant on The Voice SA season 2 in 2017 and prior getting recognition in the music industry. After she signed a record deal with The Vth Season, Ami released her debut studio album ''Imali'' (2019), debuted number one in South Africa. Life and career Early childhood At the age of 6, Faku had developed a strong passion for music. She started singing at a house church which her father pastored and is influenced by the church, reggae, and hip hop. She later started recording music in early 2012 where her producer only lived a few blocks away from her house. Career beginnings (2017-2019) In 2017, she competed in the TV talent show, ''The Voice SA'', which was her major breakthrough in the music industry. Though she did not win, she was signed by The Vth Season record label. 2019-present:''Imali'', '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sibusiso Mashiloane
Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane (26 May 1984) is a South African jazz musician. He is a pianist, composer, educator, arranger and award winner who studied jazz at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Biography Mashiloane was born in Bethal. He started playing music in church and went on to study music professionally. He has a Masters in Jazz Performance and graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His albums include ''Amanz' Olwandle'' (2016) and ''Rotha – A Tribute to Mama'' (2017). ''Amanz' Olwandle'' won two Mzantsi Jazz Awards for Best Jazz album. ''Rotha'' was nominated for the Afrima Awards for best Best African Jazz. He lectures at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Durban Music School. His intent is to teach and organize live music performances with his students, focusing on South African composers. Discography * ''Amanz' Olwandle - 2016'' * ''Rotha - A Tribute to Mama - 2017'' * ''Closer to Home - 2018'' * ''Amanzi Nemifula : Umkhuleko - 2020'' * Ihubo Labomdabu - 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nasty C
Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo (born 11 February 1997), known professionally as Nasty C, is a South African rapper, songwriter, and record producer. After releasing three mixtapes, one being "Undisputed" and two EPs, Ngcobo released his debut album '' Bad Hair'' (2016), and ''Strings and Bling'' (2018) which was associated and supported by his first tour, ''The Ivyson Tour''. He was the youngest recipient of an award at the 2015 South African Hip Hop Awards, namely the Best Freshman Award. In March 2020, Nasty C signed a joint venture deal with Def Jam Records, and released his United States official single after joining Def Jam, "There They Go", which gained him global recognition, he then released his third album on 28 August 2020, and his first on the label which is titled ''Zulu Man with Some Power'' (2020). Life and career 1997–2015: Early life and initial mixtapes Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo was born on 11 February 1997 in Diepkloof, a borough of Soweto, Joha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Maphorisa
Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe (born ), known professionally as DJ Maphorisa, is a South African DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter. As a record producer with a blend of house music, amapiano and afropop, he has worked with and has received production credits from several notable artists, including Wizkid, Sizwe Alakine, Kwesta, Uhuru, Drake, Black Coffee, Major Lazer, Runtown, C4 Pedro, TRESOR, Kabza De Small and Era Istrefi. He was signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records prior to establishing his own record label, BlaqBoy Music. He rose to stardom after producing several hit singles for artists of multiple music genres, such as Uhuru ("Y-Tjukuta"), Kwesta ("Ngud'"), Busiswa ("Lahla"), DJ Zinhle ("My name Is"), Professor ("Jezebel") and Shekinah ("Suited"). Career In September 2018, he released a single "Midnight Starring" featuring Moonchild Sanelly, DJ Tira and Busiswa. At the 2018 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards he received two nominations: Favourite Song Of the Year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samthing Soweto
Samkelo Lelethu Mdolomba (born 21 January 1988), known professionally as Samthing Soweto, is a South African singer and songwriter. Samthing is best known for his vocals on Sun-El Musician's song " Akanamali" and his number 1 single on spotify "Akulaleki". Following his departure of the group The Soil, Mdolomba released his debut album, ''This N That Without Tempo'' (2010), which fuses a capella and soul. He then departed from his debut album's sound as he introduced fusions of Afro pop, and R&B for his second album, ''Isphithiphithi'' (2019), which became certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa RiSA. Life and career Early life Samkelo Lelethu Mdolomba was born and raised in Protea North, Soweto, a township of Johannesburg, South Africa. He is the third of four children, who were all raised by his single mother. Mdolomba was moved to his grandmother in the Eastern Cape, but was later moved back to Protea North caused by substandard issues. In an i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
