In a historic moment for traditional music, rising maskandi sensation Khethukuthula Mhlongo, popularly known as Umafikizolo ...

Prince Kaybee weighed in on Zee Nxumalo's heartbreak following her Metro FM Music Awards snub, offering her a dose of tough ...

Legendary Maskandi artist Bheki “Ihashi Elimhlophe” Ngcobo has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Metro ...

Isaka hitmaker Ciza was among the biggest winners at the Metro FM Music Awards 2026, taking home Artist of the Year and Best ...

Join the vibrant celebration of music and culture at the Khayelitsha Maskandi Festival on 25 April 2026, featuring top South African artists and a showcase of local entrepreneurship.

The Metro FM Music Awards are set to return to Durban in 2026, sparking excitement among local artists and shining a spotlight on South Africa's rich musical tapestry. After three years in Mpumalanga, ...

Bafana Bafana and Chicago Fire defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi entertained his followers by sharing a video of himself introducing a teammate to Maskandi music. Bafana Bafana and Chicago Fire FC defender ...

Zweliyanda Mtshali, who was also known by his stage name Mfoka Chwane, has died at the age of 36. Mfoka Chwane, the son of legendary maskandi musician Ichwane Lebhaca, passed away on Monday, 16 ...

In February, a pop-up science column, Annals of Inquiry, is appearing in place of Kyle Chayka’s column, Infinite Scroll. Chayka will return in March. Forty years ago, Bill Weiss, a student at Columbia ...

South Africa’s cultural landscape is shaped by a wide range of musical traditions, but few genres reflect indigenous identity as vividly as Maskandi music. Originating from the lived experiences of ...