This edition spotlights vibrant new music releases from artists like Leon John and PAPARAZZLE alongside standout Amapiano collaborations and soulful exhibitions by Andrew Tshabangu and Of Soul and Joy. We also highlight TV cast shakeups, festivals, and creative industry milestones.
LEON JOHN RELEASES EP
Singer-Songwriter Unveils New Project Exploring Love, Loss, And Identity
Singer-songwriter LEON JOHN has released his new six-track EP, “HOW TO BE OKAY” now available on all streaming platforms. The project features a duet with Zolani Mahola, which asks, “What have you done to make me love you?” LEON JOHN will perform the EP live on September 25 at The Bioscope (tickets available here).
PAPARAZZLE’S ALBUM RELEASE
Afrofusion Artist Unveils New Album About Finding Your Soulmate
Rising artist PAPARAZZLE is set to release his sophomore album, “DO YOU BELIEVE IN SOULMATES? (VOL 1)” on September 26. The self-written project is “a deeply personal, deliberately cinematic project built around one central question: can two people really be destined for each other?”
“AMAKHOSI AMAHLE” SINGLE
Artists Announce Joint Single and Forthcoming EP Release
Amapiano artists Xavi Yentin, Buddy de Vocalist, Georgie Blaq, and K-Mula are set to release their joint single “Amakhosi Amahle” featuring Drizzy and Vital. The artists also announced a collaborative EP, “Isiqalo Esihle,” which is set to be released on Friday, October 3.
MIGHTYYOUT’S DEBUT EP
Rising Artist Releases Debut EP With A Focused, High-Impact Sound
Afro-dancehall artist MIGHTYYOUT released his debut EP, “MIGHTYYARD,” a project that “fuses dancehall, afrobeats, and Lagos street grit to glorious effect.” The seven-track EP includes guest appearances from Davido and Popcaan. MIGHTYYOUT said of the EP, “It’s happiness for my friends and family.”
ART EXHIBITION EXTENSION
Grounded Practice: A Timely Look At South African Ceramics
Spier Wine Farm’s ceramics exhibition, “Grounded Practice,” is extended until Sunday, October 12. Curated by Tamlin Blake, the free exhibition features 63 artworks by 42 South African artists. It’s “a timely conversation about finding balance in a changing world” that explores themes of stability, sustainability, and self-reflection.
TSHABANGU SOLO EXHIBITION
A Photography Exhibition Explores The Sacred And The Ordinary
Photographer Andrew Tshabangu’s solo exhibition, Communion, opens October 9 at Gallery MOMO. His black-and-white photographs explore faith and community, documenting “the ways we come together.” Tshabangu states that his work is about “how photography can hold that sacred tension between presence and absence.” The exhibition highlights his role in South African photography.
GENESIS CAST ADDITIONS
New Actors Join Telenovela To Shake Up Plotlines
“Mzansi Magic’s hit telenovela Genesis is rolling out the red carpet” for three new cast members. Vuyo Biyela joined on September 18 as Lizwi Phakathi, Siyasanga Papu will appear on September 22 as Nokuthula Dlamini, and Mmatema Moremi stepped into her role on September 12 as Basetsana Serite.
CAROL OFORI’S NOMINATIONS
Radio Personality Recognized For Her Voice Over Talents
Radio personality Carol Ofori received two nominations at the South African Voice Over Awards. Ofori was nominated for Best Station Voice for her work with 947 radio and Best Audiobook Narration for her performance in “The Feathered 5.” Ofori said she is “incredibly proud and honoured.”
SALLE ON AFRICA NOW
This Week’s Episode Features A Conversation With Nigerian Artist
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Salle is the guest on Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida. She joins the show via FaceTime to discuss her new single, “If You Leave,” and her upcoming EP, “Only Sad People Smile.” She also speaks about dealing with viral success and support from Don Jazzy.
OSKIDO’S BIG DAY LINEUP
Renowned Artists Join The Music Festival Honoring South African House
The first lineup for Oskido’s Big Day Day has been announced. DJ Fresh, TKZee, and DJ Cleo are set to perform. DJ Cleo will also do “a special tribute set” for Mandoza and Brown Dash. Oskido says the festival is about “celebrating who we are – through music that made us.”
CINEMATIC FILM FESTIVAL
Film Festival Offers A ‘Digital-Detox’ Experience With African Cinema
The Reel to Reality outdoor film festival will be held on October 10-11 in Johannesburg and on October 18 in Cape Town. Curated by Mbali Mashaba, the festival is a “unique ‘digital-detox meets cinema’ experience” that features 31 films that “elevate African cinema.”
AFRICA XCHANGE SUMMIT
Film Festival To Host A New Intercontinental Creative Summit
The AFRICA XCHANGE SUMMIT will premiere at FILM FESTIVAL COLOGNE on October 15-16. Curated by Nadia Denton, the event will connect African and European industry professionals from film, games, and finance. Denton said the summit “will bridge cultures, amplify authentic storytelling and cast light into spaces where others have not yet dared to go.”
“THIS IS HOME“ EXHIBITION
New Photo Exhibition Highlights The Work Of Young Photographers
The Of Soul and Joy photography program will host a free exhibition on September 27 at the Market Photo Workshopin Johannesburg. The exhibition, titled “This is Home,” will showcase works from over 30 young people from Thokoza and Soweto who explored identity and self-expression through workshops.
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