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“Lapisa” Marks Streaming Milestone Ahead Of Highly Anticipated Music Video Premiere
The post “Lapisa” Marks Streaming Milestone Ahead Of Highly Anticipated Music Video Premiere appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “Lapisa” Marks Streaming Milestone Ahead
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Nations Championship trophy unveiled
The 67cm tall, 15kg Nations Championship trophy has been revealed. The global nature of the tournament led the design inspiration for the trophy, with key
Stokke: Tony has wanted to see Lukhanyo at 12
South Africa A coach Mzwandile Stick has explained the selection of Springbok outside centre Lukhanyo Am at 12 for Saturday’s match against Zimbabwe in Gqeberha.
Rassie: Boks see something in Quan at 10
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says Quan Horn’s surprise selection at flyhalf for Saturday’s match against the Barbarians is part of their long-term planning. LINDIZ VAN
Junior Boks spearhead SA A attack
The South Africa A team to face Zimbabwe at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday features both Springboks and Junior Boks. The Bok contingent
Junior Boks captain starts for Boks
Lock Riley Norton is among five uncapped players in the Springboks’ match 23 to face the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday. The Junior Boks captain
Big Vic urges Bulls to embrace pressure game
Victor Matfield believes the Vodacom Bulls must resist the temptation to play Leinster at their own game if they are to lift the URC trophy
Rassie: Boks see something in Quan at 10
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says Quan Horn’s surprise selection at flyhalf for Saturday’s match against the Barbarians is part of their long-term planning. LINDIZ VAN
Music
“Lapisa” Marks Streaming Milestone Ahead Of Highly Anticipated Music Video Premiere
The post “Lapisa” Marks Streaming Milestone Ahead Of Highly Anticipated Music Video Premiere appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “Lapisa” Marks Streaming Milestone Ahead Of Highly Anticipated Music Video Premiere. South African hip-hop continues to reach new heights as Lapisa surpasses an impressive 1 million combined streams across YouTube,
Tshego Santana Issues Public Apology After Missing Afro Sunday Performance
The post Tshego Santana Issues Public Apology After Missing Afro Sunday Performance appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tshego Santana Issues Public Apology After Missing Afro Sunday Performance. South African artist Tshego Santana and his label, Santilala Records, have issued a public apology after he failed to perform at
Ntsiki Mazwai Accuses Big Zulu Of Unpaid Studio Work Amid Inkabi Records Row
The post Ntsiki Mazwai Accuses Big Zulu Of Unpaid Studio Work Amid Inkabi Records Row appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Ntsiki Mazwai Accuses Big Zulu Of Unpaid Studio Work Amid Inkabi Records Row. South Africa’s music industry is once again under the spotlight, and this time the conversation
“What Are You Going to Do About It?” Usimamane Claps Back After Stealing Solo Sae’s “Nuhmsayin” Flow
The post “What Are You Going to Do About It?” Usimamane Claps Back After Stealing Solo Sae’s “Nuhmsayin” Flow appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “What Are You Going to Do About It?” Usimamane Claps Back After Stealing Solo Sae’s “Nuhmsayin” Flow. South African hip-hop thrives on competition, controversy,
Emtee, Sjava & Saudi Return With New Collaborative Album “The Trap Temptations”
The post Emtee, Sjava & Saudi Return With New Collaborative Album “The Trap Temptations” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee, Sjava & Saudi Return With New Collaborative Album “The Trap Temptations.” Some reunions feel inevitable. Others arrive like a gift to the culture. For South African hip hop
Sjava, Emtee & Saudi Gear Up For Highly Anticipated “The Trap Temptations” Release
The post Sjava, Emtee & Saudi Gear Up For Highly Anticipated “The Trap Temptations” Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Sjava, Emtee & Saudi Gear Up For Highly Anticipated “The Trap Temptations” Release. The countdown is almost over. Three of South Africa’s most influential voices, Sjava, Emtee and
Business
Grammy Awards announce 5 new categories and voting changes ahead of 2027
Ahead of its 2027 edition, the Grammy Awards have confirmed five new categories as well as new voting changes to be implemented. The Recording Academy
2026 World Cup: Trevoh Chalobah gets late call-up to England camp
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has been handed one of the most unexpected opportunities of his career after receiving a late call-up to England’s 2026 FIFA
Till The Wheels Fall Off Lyrics by LeoStayTrill & Shoday
LeoStayTrill and Shoday Lyrics Till The Wheels Fall Off lyrics by LeoStayTrill and Shoday explore themes of love, devotion, and emotional connection, as the artists
Education
One Student’s Mission to Ensure Every Child Belongs
One Student’s Mission to Ensure Every Child Belongs For many young people, secondary school is a time to focus on exams and dreams for the future. For Irusho, an Asante Africa alumni and secondary school student in Tanzania, it became an opportunity to challenge a reality she could no longer
A Father Driven by Purpose and Love, Samuel Lugendo
A Father Driven by Purpose and Love, Samuel Lugendo As the world celebrates Father’s Day, we shine a light on Lugendo Samuel, the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) Coordinator at Asante Africa Foundation, whose life is a powerful example of dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering love for his children. For Samuel, fatherhood
Understanding How Youth Can Change Society on the International Day of the African Child
Understanding How Youth Can Change Society on the International Day of the African Child Every year on June 16, the world pauses to honour the Day of the African Child. A day born not from celebration, but from courage. In 1976, thousands of Black schoolchildren in Soweto, South Africa, took
Expanding Foundational Learning Through Technology in Tanzania
Expanding Foundational Learning Through Technology in Tanzania For many children in Tanzania, developing foundational literacy and numeracy skills remains a persistent challenge. Large class sizes and varying learning levels can make it difficult to ensure every child builds the core skills needed for future learning, well-being and economic opportunity. To
What Our 2025 Data Tells Us About Education and Opportunity in East Africa
What Our 2025 Data Tells Us About Education and Opportunity in East Africa Each year, we sit with our data and ask a harder question than “did we hit our targets?” We ask what actually changed for a young person in rural Kenya, Uganda, or Tanzania. In 2025, some of
Why Pay-It-Forward Starts with Education: Stories from Asante Africa
Why Pay-It-Forward Starts with Education: Stories from Asante Africa The idea of “Pay-It-Forward” is simple: one act of opportunity, support, or kindness can continue far beyond the original moment. But what does that look like when it becomes something lasting and transformative? At Asante Africa, the answer often begins with
Entertainment
Digital Payment Shifts in West Africa: Visa Shares Key Trends Shaping the Future of Commerce
Ten years ago, digital payments in West Africa were still gaining traction. Today, the region is experiencing a rapid structural shift from cash to digital as consumers increasingly embrace card-based transactions, AI-powered commerce, and seamless cross-border solutions. The best way to support this transformation has always been to start local.
Visa West Africa Celebrates Africa Day 2026: Honoring the Continent’s Identity, Culture and Digital Future
As Africa continues to assert itself as a growing force in digital commerce and economic transformation, Visa marked Africa Day 2026 by bringing its West Africa team together in a celebration of culture, shared identity and continental pride. The occasion reaffirmed the global payments company’s commitment to the people and
Visa Study: 88% in Nigeria Use AI to Shop, But Trust is Key at Checkout
88% of consumers in Nigeria have used AI to assist with shopping, while 97% feel AI-powered tools make online shopping faster and easier. 89% believe AI will play a critical role in protecting consumers from fraud in the future, but only 34% today trust AI agents to complete checkout. 83%
See How Simi Slayed in Burgundy Corset Glam at Her Mother’s 70th Birthday
Simi sporting soft glam makeup and a coordinated burgundy gele for her mother’s birthday event. After seeing Simi in this look, it’s hard not to appreciate just how well burgundy and crimson suit her. She stepped out for a deeply personal occasion—her mother’s 70th birthday—choosing a custom look that felt
Cabo Verde Make World Cup History With 0–0 Draw Against Spain [In Photos]
Members of the Blue Sharks squad celebrating their resilient defensive performance during the match against Spain. Football, right? Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the beautiful game serves up a slice of pure, unadulterated brilliance If you went to bed early on Monday night, you missed what is
Who is Vozinha? The Cabo Verde Goalkeeper Making World Cup History
Goalkeeper Vozinha smiling and holding the blue, white, and red national flag of Cabo Verde above his head in the stadium. If you are curious about how the Cabo Verde national team managed to hold the star-studded Spanish squad to a stunning stalemate in Atlanta, you only need to look
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