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The Best Amapiano Songs Right Now

The Best Amapiano Songs Right Now

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The frontman of South African band Internet Girl poses on the set of their music video for “Boss.”

Internet Girl Wants to Be the Biggest Band Out of South Africa

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (R) addresses the 11th Session of the Bi-National Commission between South Africa and Nigeria, with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (L) at the South African Parliament in Cape Town on December 3, 2024.

Five Takeaways from the 11th Session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission

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Tyla performs on the runway for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2024 on October 15, 2024, in New York City.

Tyla Wraps Up 2024 with Sabrina Carpenter Duet on Netflix

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Tyla has made it clear: she represents Amapiano, a genre as distinct and diverse as African music itself.

Tyla to Perform at Coachella 2025: Amapiano Takes the World Stage

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South African rapper 25K poses in a red tracksuit and sunglasses in front of a red backdrop.

25K Wants to Be Remembered As a Pioneer of Pitori Rap

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Chidimma Adetshina poses for a photo in a green embellished dress and a bright smile at The 73rd Miss Universe Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 16, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.

Chidimma Adetshina’s Path to Becoming First Runner-Up at Miss Universe 2024

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A Mozambique soldier speaks with a protester after protesters clashed with police officers in Eduardo Mondlane Avenue in Maputo November 7, 2024.

South Africa Partially Reopens Border With Mozambique Amid Post-Election Protests

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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa wearing a blue wool trench coat, white shirt and a red tie at the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 23, 2024.

Ukraine Visa Waiver Deal Furthers Growing Divisions in South Africa's Unity Government

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Tyla poses outside of her hotel in NYC, dressed up for the Met Gala.

Opinion: Can Tyla Balance Amapiano Authenticity with Global Pop Dreams?

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a black man in a blue suit with a red tie

Can South Africa's Controversial Sports and Arts Minister Deliver?

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (L) smiles as South African Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen (C) shakes hands with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile (R) at the sitting of the South African Parliament for the swearing in of Cabinet Ministers, on July 03, 2024, in Cape Town.

South Africa’s Unity Government Shows Cracks Over Education Bill

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Here are 10 Recent Books from Black South African Women Writers That You Need to Read

Here are 10 Recent Books from Black South African Women Writers That You Need to Read

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Women dance and sing during the Women’s Day commemoration at Silahla Sports Field on August 09, 2022 in Richmond, South Africa.

Why Does South Africa Celebrate Women’s Day on August 9?

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A photo of Akani Simbine after winning the Men's 100m at SILESIA Kamila Skolimowska Memorial 2023, part of the 2023 Diamond League series, on July 16, 2023, at Slaski Stadium in Chorzow.

Akani Simbine Is the South African Olympic Flag Bearer With Renewed Focus

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A photo of Ofentse Pitse holding a conductor’s baton.

What It’s Like To…Be the First Black Woman to Own and Conduct an Orchestra in South Africa

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A photo of Nelson Mandela.

How to Celebrate Mandela Day from Wherever You Are in the World

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A photo showing the five members of South African music group, The Joy.

The Musical Brotherhood of The Joy

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