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Musical duos killing it in the South African music industry

South African music is doing the most in the world, and we have some musical duos playing major roles in serving irresistible sounds.

Some of the duo’s killing it in the industry are twins, while a few aren’t biologically related.

The duos are either music producers or singers and we’re going to list South African musical duos killing it in the music industry.

1. Scorpion KingsScorpion Kings comprises of DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, who are known to function independently and also together. The duo are behind lots of Amapiano hit songs like Sponono. Lawd Phori is a versatile music artist, while Kabza is known to be the Amapiano King.

2. Major League DJz

Bandile and Banele Mbere are twin brothers and they are the Major League DJz. The duo have worked on different genre, but they’re presently known for their Amapiano mixes. The duo are on fire currently, and one major thing that got them famous is the weekly Balcony Mixes which premiered on YouTube. They are also music producers.

3. Blaq Diamond

Blaq Diamond is a South African Afro pop duo from Ladysmith KwaZulu-Natal. They met in 2010 on a school trip where both participated in a music cypher in the school bus. They signed to record label Ambitiouz Entertainment, releasing their debut album Inqola in 2017, earning them two SAMA nominations. Theri most recent hit single is Summer Yo Muthi.

4. Black Motion

musical group was formed in early 2010 when Robert Mahosana (DJ Murda Bongz) and percussionist Thabo ‘Smol’ Mabogwane decided to work together. Their breakthrough came with the hit ‘Banane Mavoko’ (clap your hands) featuring the late Jah Rich.  In 2020, the duo celebrated their 10th anniversary together and marked it with an album titled; The Healers: The Last Chapter. The project got many scared, thinking they’d split, but the two later cleared the air, that they are very much together.

5. Mafikizolo

Mafikizolo comprises of two singers, Theo Kgosinkwe and Nhlanhla Nciza. Just in case you don’t know, they aren’t married to each other. Theo is married to his wife and has a child. While Nciza is a mother of 3 boys, but split with their father. The duo have been together since 1996, and they’ve made much success.

6. MFR Souls

MFR Souls’ names are Tumelo Maero Nedondwe and Tumelo Force Mabe. In 2019, they made headlines with their hit song Love You Tonight featuring big names DJ Maphorisa, Sha Sha, Kabza De Small. The duo have bagged awards and have non-South African audience too.

7. Qwabe Twins

Qwabe Twins refers to twins Viggy and Virginia Qwabe who participated in the 2019 SA Idols, a singing competition. … Viggy and Virginia started singing and composing songs from an early age at church. After their exist from SA idols, DJ Tira and some persons in SA music industry welcomed them and guided them. The twins are also making moves in the industry.

 

 

South Africans’ reactions to Noxolo Grootboom last broadcast

Living icon and veteran broadcaster, Noxolo Grootboom unites the nation this Tuesday evening at 7pm, as many sat to watch her last day broadcast on SABC after 37 years of service.

The isiXhosa news anchor trends on social media, as South Africans dedicates this day for her, even the President of the county, Cyril Ramaphosa had to shift the time he was to address the people.

Noxolo’s last broadcast got her tearing up and lots of viewers were left emotional, most persons in their homes were left in tears as they bid goodbye.

Taking to social media, Mzansi spill out their reaction to her last news broadcast.

Check out reactions and clips below:

Cassper I flaunt wealth to inspire not to pressure kids

Cassper Nyovest disclaims oppressing young youths with the wealth he flaunts on social media.The rapper is on a mission to become the richest SA hip hop billionaire, and he flaunts the luxury he swims in: Like his house and whips.

However, some social media user accused him of misleading young people, as it’s been observed that boys in their early 20s want to also ride expensive whips and rock luxurious things.

Reacting to this accusation, the rapper clearly states that he’s always flaunted his reality, even when he had nothing to show off. He also added that he’s just inspiring the youths, not pressuring.

“Nope. I post so you can be inspired, not to give kids pressure. I used to post when I had nothing. Mine is a journey, not a destination,” Mufasa tweeted.

B3nchMarQ’s Pjay has taken to social media to tease the visual of their upcoming music video titled, “New Friend$” featuring A-Reece.

B3nchMarQ’s Pjay has taken to social media to tease the visual of their upcoming music video titled, “New Friend$” featuring A-Reece.

New Friend$ will be the second music video they will be releasing from their album after they released Young OG music video.

Although they are yet to give the exact date of the release but many of their fans are waiting patiently.

“‼️Official “New Friend$” Music Video feat. @reece_youngking Dropping Soon”

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Noxolo Grootboom to read her last news bulletin today

Noxolo Grootboom is currently trending as she will be live today to cast her last news bulletin on TV.Few days ago, the veteran broadcaster announces her retirement after 37 years in the industry.

She began her career in the 80’s in the typing pool before making her way to TV screens as a staple part of the evening news for more than two decades.

Many were sad following her announcement but are also happy that she is going for good.
Well, a lot of people are waiting to see her on their screen at exactly 7pm today to bid final farewell to their favorite.