Maskandi, the Zulu folk music rooted in rural storytelling, remains a central voice in South Africa’s music culture. Born as a form of social commentary, it has shaped sounds from Afro-pop to ...

In a groundbreaking initiative, Halisi Afrique is poised to make history at this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July by becoming the first marquee to spotlight traditional Maskandi music at the ...

David “Qadasi” Jenkins and Maqhinga Radebe are a South African Music Award (Sama)-winning duo on a mission to revive and celebrate the powerful sounds of traditional Maskandi music. Qadasi – which ...

“If you make it in the USA, you can make it anywhere,” says Khuzani Mpungose, the celebrated South African maskandi artist. Recently, he was honoured with the title of ‘Best Independent Artist Africa’ ...

The Maskandi music genre has seen a strong resurgence among young people in recent years, and Khuzani Mpungose has been one of its leading figures. Khuzani’s influence is reflected in his two nominees ...

Maskandi musician uMafikizolo has won Ukhozi FM’s coveted title of Song of the Year - Ingoma Ehlukanisa Unyaka. Lethukuthula "UMafikizolo" Mhlongo's hit track “Uyoncengwa Unyoko” has dominated the ...

TV host Ntombee Ngcobo is proudly celebrating her father, award-winning Maskandi music legend Ihashi Elimhlophe, after he ...