The Zulu people are a South African ethnic group. Many Zulu musicians have become a major part of South African music,creating a huge influence in the music industry. A number of Zulu-folk derived styles have become well known across South Africa and abroad. Zulu music has dominated many genres in South Africa,especially house music,folk music,acapella,choral music and gospel. In fact,some of the most popular songs from South Africa are in Zulu.
Harley Edward Streten,known professionally as Flume,is an Australian musician,DJ,and record producer. He is regarded as a pioneer of future bass who helped popularise the genre. His self-titled debut studio album,Flume,was released in 2012 to positive reviews,topping the ARIA Albums Chart and reaching double-platinum accreditation in Australia.
Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr.,is a Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist. He is known by his stage name Shatta Wale,formerly Bandana. His best-known singles are "Dancehall King","My Level" and "We Taking Over". He is also known for "Already" from Beyoncé's The Lion King:The Gift,which also featured Major Lazer. His song "Dancehall King" earned him the Artiste of the Year at the 2014 edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. Wale is also an actor who appeared in the films Never Say Never,The trial of Shatta Wale and Shattered Lives. Wale's 2004 recording "Moko Hoo" was nominated for a Ghana Music Award.
Themba Sekowe,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,Era Istrefi,Mpura,Young Stunna and Killer Kau. He was signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records prior to establishing his own record label,BlaqBoy Music.
The 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards were held on October 22,2016,at Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg,South Africa. It recognised and rewarded musicians and achievers who made an impact on African music and youth culture during the eligibility period. The awards ceremony aired live on MTV Base,MTV and BET. It was transmitted worldwide on partner stations and content platforms,including BET International. The show was hosted by Nomzamo Mbatha,Yemi Alade and Bonang Matheba. It featured performances from Future,Yemi Alade,Nasty C,Babes Wodumo,Cassper Nyovest and Patoranking,among others.
Big Nuz was a South African Kwaito trio from Durban,KwaZulu-Natal,founded in 2002. The group was composed of three members known by their stage names Mampintsha,R Mashesha,and Danger.
Gqom,gqom tech,sghubu or 3-Step) is an electronic dance music genre and subgenre of house music that emerged in the early 2010s from Durban,South Africa,pioneered by music producers Naked Boyz,Sbucardo,DJ Lag,Rudeboyz,Nasty Boyz,Griffit Vigo,Distruction Boyz,Menzi Shabane and Citizen Boy.
Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif,known professionally as Sho Madjozi,is a South African rapper,singer,songwriter,actress and poet. Madjozi incorporates the Tsonga culture through her music and public image. In 2019,Madjozi was named as one of Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 for her contribution in the music and entertainment sector.
Distruction Boyz is a Gqom music duo from Durban,South Africa which consists of recording artists and record producers Thobani “Que”Mgobhozi and Zipho “Goldmax”Mthembu. Their debut album Gqom Is the Future was certified gold by RISA.
Mthokozisi Khathi is a South African DJ,record producer,kwaito and Gqom artist and businessman.He was born on 24 August 1976 in KwaHlabisa,South Africa. He is popularly known as "DJ Tira" and nicknamed Dirarizare Marufu after plenty of shows in Zimbabwe. He is also embracing the name.
Bongekile Mildred Simelane prominently known as Babes Wodumo(also qqom queen),is a South African singer-songwriter and choreographer. She rose to fame following the release of her debut album Gqom Queen,Vol. 1 (2016) and furthermore subsequently being nominated at the MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act.
Busiswa Gqulu,popularly known as Busiswa is a South African singer-songwriter and poet. Born in Mthatha,Eastern Cape,South Africa,she gained public recognition for her feature on DJ Zinhle's song,"My Name Is",after being discovered by Kalawa Jazmee's CEO Oskido.
Highly Flavoured is the debut studio album by South African singer,poet and songwriter Busiswa. It was released on 8 December 2017 through Kalawa Jazmee. The album features guest appearances by artists DJ Maphorisa,Busi N,DJ Athie,Da Fre,DJ Toxic,Nokwazi,Moozlie,Lando and Yasirah. Primarily,Highly Flavoured is a gqom album.
The 2018 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards were held on 24 November 2018,at Sandton Convention Center in Johannesburg.
The 25th Annual South African Music Awards ceremony was held at the Sun City Arena in North West on June 1,2019. It aired live on SABC 1. The show was hosted by Bob Mabena,Melanie Bala,Twasa Seoke and hip-hop star Khuli Chana.
"LaLaLa" is an afro house song by South African DJ Black Coffee and American singer Usher. It is the first collaboration between the two. In 2018,they appeared together for the first time at the Global Citizen Festival.
The 23rd Annual South African Music Awards was held on May 27,2017,at Sun City Resort and were hosted by Tumi Morake and Somizi Mhlongo. The nominees were announced on April 20,2017. Nasty C lead the nominations with 6,followed by Kwesta 5.
Jackie Queens is a Zimbabwean-born singer and songwriter. Her music is a combination of House containing elements from deep house and soulful house. She’s also the founder of Bae Electronica,a record label she launched to release her own music and also showcase other black women house musicians.
Mkhululi Siqula professionally known as Heavy-K,is a South African DJ and music producer. Born and raised in Veeplaas,Port Elizabeth,Siqula relocated to Johannesburg at the age of 21 to pursue his musical career.
Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu,prominently known as Dlala Thukzin is a South African DJ and record producer born and bred in Lamontville,KwaZulu-Natal. He is famous for his versatility of blending amapiano,afro tech,and gqom.
