Rising Afro-Soul Talent Drops New Project

Rising Afro-soul artist Ossi Grace has released her 11-track debut EP, In A Hopeless Place, on October 31, 2025. The project includes previous singles like “Only You,” “Ocean,” and her debut, “Reason.” Ossi states that while her home of “Nigeria, to many of us, often feels like a hopeless place,” the EP focuses on love as her “good something”—a “rose sprouting out of a pile of concrete rubble.” The body of work showcases her “brilliance as a songwriter,” delivering “heartfelt narratives” with vocals likened to Tracy Chapman.

Mambisa Golden Boy On The List Of Anticipated Hip Hop Drops This Year

South African hip-hop artist Touchline will release his seventh project, Mambisa Golden Boy, on November 21, 2025. The album follows a year of milestones, including achieving two Gold-certified projects and a Hype Magazine cover. The release promises a “fresh perspective” featuring “raw, introspective storytelling, razor-sharp lyricism, and unforgettable melodic hooks.” The project celebrates the artist’s growth, achievement, and the “relentless pursuit of authenticity,” reflecting on his journey from the boy who dreamed beyond Tembisa.

Mentorship Incubation Training Funding Supports Creative Entrepreneurs

The French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of France, and the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) announce the return of Création Africa. This program aims to “boost and support cultural entrepreneurship” in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi. It offers a holistic approach combining mentorship, funding, and networking. Fifty selected entrepreneurs will participate in a 7-week intensive mentorship starting February 2026. The top 15 will receive a 6-month incubation phase and financial support to scale their businesses. Applications close on December 7, 2025.

New Faces Bring New Fire To Telenovela

BET Africa’s hit telenovela, “Black Gold,” is intensifying its final chapters with a significant cast shake-up, promising an “explosive final” climax. New actors joining the show include Enhle Mlotshwa as Azania Lwandle, Tina Jaxa as Nomvelo Hlela , Amogelang Telekelo as Mimi, and Nicole Bessick as Sasha Willems. These additions are “set to disrupt alliances” and heighten the drama as the season races toward its conclusion. Starting Monday, 22 December 2025, viewers can expect double bills every night. The show is currently nominated for several National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2025.

Chart-Topping Rapper Drops Visual For Rising Single

Hip-hop artist Gunna released a “sultry and visually captivating” music video for his rising single, “wgft” featuring Burna Boy. Directed by Spike Jordan and shot in London, the visual, which intercuts snakes with pole acrobatics and a high-fashion aesthetic, supports the track from Gunna’s chart-topping LP, The Last Wun. “wgft” has spent 12 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and is Gunna’s 19th career Top 10 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart. Gunna also launches his Wun World Tour this month, headlining Madison Square Garden and performing at South Africa’s Milk & Cookies Festival in January.

Global Distribution Focuses On Digital Streaming Markets

Rushlake Media, FilmOne Entertainment, and InkBlot Productions announced a strategic partnership to boost the international distribution of Nigerian films. The collaboration focuses on leveraging the rapid growth of the AVOD and FAST digital streaming markets to bring a curated selection of Nollywood titles to global audiences. Rushlake Media’s Philipp Hoffmann called it a “powerful step forward” to position African content “commercially, but also culturally.”FilmOne’s Ladun Awobokun stated the goal is to make “African storytelling borderless” and unlock “new pathways for African storytelling in the global digital economy.”

Reggae Royalty Is Bringing The Hits To South Africa

Big Concert announced that Reggae group UB40 featuring Ali Campbell is scheduled to tour South Africa in June 2026. With Ali’s “unmistakable vocals” and their “signature horn lines and laid-back groove,” fans can expect timeless hits like “Red Red Wine” and “Kingston Town” live. Performances are set for Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria. Presale access for Mastercard cardholders and Big Concerts Fan Club members began November 5th-6th, 2025, before the general sale on November 7th, 2025.

Global Voices Demand Economic Justice For Humanity

We the 99’s People’s Summit for Global Economic Justice is set for November 20–22 at Constitution Hill, Johannesburg, days before the G20 Leaders’ Summit. The event aims to “challenge and reframe dominant narratives about the global economy” by asserting that economic decisions must serve “humanity, not markets.” Structured as a counterpoint to the G20, the summit will feature movement-building, civil society dialogue, and music to amplify calls for debt justice, fair taxation, and equitable climate finance. The lineup includes artists like ‘iPhupho L’ka Biko’, ‘Buhlebendalo’, ‘Lebo Mashile’, ‘Maglera Doe Boy’, ‘DBN Gogo’, ‘DJ Kenzhero’ and ‘The Brother Moves On.