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This year, Boomtown Presented by Johnnie Walker has curated a lineup that celebrates icons who shaped South African music and the stars defining its future for the Hollywoodbets Durban July 2026.

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South African Music Awards return to North West Province in 2026

Independent online (SA) 28 May 2026

After four years, the South African Music Awards (Samas) are officially heading back “home” to the North West Province ... Music Awards (SAMAs) would return to the North West Province on August 15, 2026.

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These South African music legends are being honoured by Cyril Ramaphosa and here’s why

Independent online (SA) 19 May 2026

The Presidency and the South African Music Awards have paid tribute to the artists receiving the Order of Ikhamanga ... This year’s recipients reflect different generations of South African music and culture.

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Rising star of South African music Tyla to headline US World Cup opening

France24 15 May 2026

... 24’s team reports on this rising star of South African music.

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JustZAHipHop Highlights Growing Global Interest in African Music Genres

Norfolk Daily News 06 May 2026

Cape Town, SA (PinionNewswire) — As African music continues to gain international traction, digital platforms focused ... .

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‘It will never cover what’s authentic’: African music industry weighs up AI risks and rewards

The Guardian 29 Apr 2026

Delegates at event in Cape Verde highlight opportunities from tech while stressing AI is no replacement for talent.

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From beats to bytes: AIAM's first AI-driven African music projects (University of the Witwatersrand)

Public Technologies 16 Apr 2026

AIAM's first AI-driven African music projects ... Five artist-engineer teams of Wits University's AI & Africa Music (AIAM) Project unveiled prototypes exploring AI and African musical traditions.

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Josplay, Sony Music Entertainment, partner to fix African music discovery

Business Day Online 06 Apr 2026

read more Josplay, Sony Music Entertainment, partner to fix African music discovery ....

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Josplay, Sony Music Partner to Broaden Access to African Music Catalogue

This Day 06 Apr 2026

Josplay, an Afrocentric audio platform serving the global African diaspora, has announced a content partnership with Sony Music Entertainment aimed at expanding access to African and global music catalogues for listeners worldwide.

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Metro FM Music Awards 2026: celebrating 40 years of South African music excellence

Independent online (SA) 31 Mar 2026

These awards represent one of the highest forms of recognition in South African music, so to be acknowledged again at this level is both humbling and encouraging for me as an artist.” ... South African ...

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Rising Afro-Fusion Star Oxxy O Golden Luck pledges for the dignity of African Music

GetNews 17 Mar 2026

The singer Breaks Silence on 16-Year Journey and talks about the industry fraud and issues faced by African music stars. Resilience is the heartbeat of the Nigerian music industry ... He has been working for the better status for the African music.

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Black Coffee turns 50: milestones in the life of a South African music legend

Independent online (SA) 11 Mar 2026

Renowned South African DJ and music producer Black Coffee turns 50 and celebrates a milestone birthday ... His album "Pieces of Me" became a landmark in South African house music ... capital of dance music.