J.M. Coetzee: South African Literary Giant
J.M. Coetzee (John Maxwell Coetzee) is a South African-born novelist, essayist, and academic. He is known for writing about apartheid, human rights, and moral dilemmas. […]
Nadine Gordimer: Voice of South African Literature
Nadine Gordimer (1923–2014) was a South African writer and political activist. She was known for novels, short stories, and essays addressing apartheid, race, and social […]
Kabza De Small: King of Amapiano
Kabza De Small (Kabelo Motha) is a South African DJ, producer, and songwriter. He is known as the King of Amapiano, a genre blending deep […]
Sho Madjozi: South African Tsonga Pop Star
Sho Madjozi (Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif) is a South African singer, rapper, and songwriter. She is known for Tsonga-inspired Afro-pop, gqom, and hip-hop. Her music […]
DJ Black Coffee: King of Afro-House
DJ Black Coffee (Nkosinathi Maphumulo) is a South African DJ, producer, and songwriter. He is known for Afro-house music and blending African rhythms with electronic […]
Brenda Fassie: Queen of African Pop
Brenda Fassie was a South African singer and songwriter. She was known as the “Queen of African Pop.” Her music blended Afropop, township jive (mbaqanga), […]
Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Voices of South Africa
Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a South African male choral group. They are known for isicathamiya, a traditional Zulu a cappella style. Their harmonies are soft, […]
Johnny Clegg: The White Zulu
Johnny Clegg was a South African musician, dancer, and activist. He was known as the “White Zulu.” His music blended Zulu rhythms, Afrobeat, and Western […]
Hugh Masekela: South African Jazz Legend and African Music Icon
Hugh Masekela: South African Jazz Legend and African Music Icon. Hugh Masekela was a South African trumpeter, singer, and composer. He was a pioneer of […]
Miriam Makeba: Voice of Africa and South African Jazz Icon
Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa and Voice of African Music. Miriam Makeba was a South African singer, songwriter, and activist. She was known worldwide as Mama […]