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TimesLIVE
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Scorpion Kings and Sony Music Africa artists bring joy to Alexandra on Mandela Day
In a powerful display of unity and service, Sony Music Africa and a star-studded line-up of artists joined forces with the Scorpion Kings Live With Friends team to celebrate Mandela Day at the Thuthuzela Aid Community Centre in Alexandra. Led by amapiano heavyweights DJ Maphorisa and Mlindo The Vocalist, the initiative brought together a diverse group of artists — including Ftears, Sweet Lemonade, Duppy, LeeArt, Tracy, Nicole, Bontle Smith, Lastborn, Stakev, Nkulee501, Acutedose, Djy Vino, Mdu aka TRP, Kopzz Avenue and Njilour — all of whom took time out from rehearsals for the upcoming Scorpion Kings Live With Friends mega concert at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.
TimesLIVE
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
DJ Maphorisa and Tessel Lounge 2.0 management bury the hatchet
DJ Maphorisa has made his long-awaited return to Tessel Lounge 2.0in Daveton on the East Rand after a rocky relationship that saw him cancel a scheduled performance earlier this year. In an unexpected turn of events, the star DJ graced the popular venue during Scott Maphuma's Phuma Tuesday event, where he not only took to the stage but also mingled and danced with fans, signalling that any past tension between the artist and the venue has now been put to rest. His performance marked a moment of reconciliation for both DJ Maphorisa and Tessel Lounge 2.0 after the artist failed to show up for a scheduled performance in March. Fans, who were left heartbroken by his no-show, finally got the opportunity to see the hit maker in action. Sources told TshisaLIVE DJ Maphorisa was in high spirits, greeting fans and engaging with the crowd in a way that felt deeply personal. 'His energy was infectious and the performance itself was a testament to his undeniable talent. He played a mix of crowd favourites, including some of his chart-topping hits that have become anthems in the South African music scene,' said one source. Another source said: 'I think they put their differences aside to support Scott Maphuma's movement.' While his no-show in March was a sore point for many of his fans, they see DJ Maphorisa's presence at Tessel Lounge 2.0 on Tuesday as an indication that both parties are ready to move forward.
News24
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News24
Thulisile Phongolo exits Generations: The Legacy... again
She made a name for herself when she joined one of Mzansi's top shows, Generations: The Legacy, where she played the character Namhla, daughter of notorious gangster Jack Mabaso and dodgy businesswoman Lucy Diale. In March 2018, after being with the show for four years, actress Thulisile Phongolo announced her departure from the SABC1 show, leaving her legion of fans heartbroken. After gaining popularity on the show, she decided to pursue a career as a DJ - something that her industry peers, such as Dineo Ranaka, Pearl Thusi and others, were venturing into at the time. Her never-say-die attitude made it possible for her to thrive in the male-dominated space. While pursuing her career as a DJ, she met DJ Maphorisa, whose real name is Themba Sekowe, and the pair became the country's IT couple. Last year, on July 1, the actress announced that she was a single woman. The break-up was triggered by a highly publicised alleged assault case. Maphorisa was arrested on May 7, 2023, and released on R4,000 bail by the Randburg Magistrates Court. She later reportedly dropped the assault charges against the multi-platinum selling DJ. Read more | 'I know dancing is not a natural thing for me' – Thuli Phongolo responds to criticism of 2Faced When news swirled about Thuli's imminent return to the small screen, her throngs of fans were elated to have the star back on the small screen. But her recent abrupt departure for the second time left many of her fans with lingering questions. According to well-placed sources, who revealed titbits to Drum about her departure from the show, her departure was amicable, and it was caused by her extremely 'busy schedule'. 'She is a busy human being, so the schedules clashed; she couldn't do everything that she does all at the same time, so that's why she left,' a source reveals. 'When she returned, dynamics in her life were different, so that's also another contributing factor to her short return to the show.' Another source says that because her DJ career was doing well, she was travelling a lot and didn't have much time to be shooting every day, as the daily show demands. 'She's a globetrotter, so she couldn't fully commit to Generations as before when she didn't have a hectic schedule. Now she travels quite often, which takes most of her time, and that's part of the reason she couldn't go back on a full-time basis,' explains the source. Read more | End not yet in sight for popular amapiano DJ Maphorisa even though Thuli P withdrew assault charges 'It's sad that some of her fans won't see her again on the show, because of her other commitments that bind her.' However, according to Generations: The Legacy's publicity manager, Eugene Cele, Thulisile had a short stint this time with the show, because of the understanding that she couldn't be available for a long period, owing to her busy working schedule, which included constant travelling.' 'She was only meant to be back on the show for two months. That was the understanding, because of how busy she is,' he says. Her character wasn't killed off, so it remains to be seen whether or not the actress will someday reprise her role on the show in the future.
IOL News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Amapiano royalty: DJ Maphorisa and Kabza de Small toast six years of 'Scorpion Kings' at Hollywoodbets Durban July
Scorpion Kings, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small will be celebrating six years of their joint album at the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Image: Instagram All roads lead to Durban for the annual Hollywoodbets Durban July handicap event, which celebrates horse racing and fashion. Two of amapiano's pioneers, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza de Small, will also be headed to the highly anticipated event of the year to celebrate more than that. The hitmakers are gearing up to celebrate six years of their beloved joint album 'Scorpion Kings' at the Durban July, the event where it all began for them. On July 5, 2019, the duo released the album as their first project while on their way to the Durban July. The acclaimed album was a game changer, introducing the artists as two household names who have maintained that status to this day. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ 'That album wasn't just music - that was the beginning of a movement. We had no idea, driving to Durban that day, just how much our lives and the whole game; was about to change,' said DJ Maphorisa. 'We believed in the sound, and the people believed in us. We'll never forget where it all began,' Kabza De Small added. 'Scorpion Kings' went on to shape what the sound of amapiano has now become while introducing new talented vocalists like Khanyisa Jaceni and Bontle Smith. The album also showcased the versatility of known artists such as Samthing Soweto, who was featured on 'Amantombazane', which went on to be one of the celebrated hits on the album. The success of their debut album led to the release of their sophomore album, 'The Return of the Scorpion Kings', which was released in November 2019. It featured some of South Africa's best talent such as Thandiswa Mazwai and Hugh Masekela, to list a few.
IOL News
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Join the excitement at the Hollywoodbets Durban July afterparty
DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, together known as Scorpion Kings. Lifestyle Fête The Scorpion Kings, Dlala Thakzin and Oscar Mbo are among the artists performing at the opulent lifestyle fête, Rocket's Wonderland. This exclusive event fuses high fashion with entertainment, gourmet indulgence and otherworldly design into a spectacle that celebrates black excellence, urban sophistication and the spirit of premium living. Where: The Munies Hockey Grounds at the Botanical Gardens. When: Sunday. The time of the event has not been specified. Durban July After-party Mzansi, it's time to shake your move at the SoundLand Durban July After-party. The event will feature electrifying performances from artists like Kabza De Small, Simmy, DJ Bongz and Blxckie. Where: Kings Park Stadium. When: Saturday from 2pm. "Little Shop of Horrors"
