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Collins Matsepe

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Collins Matsepe is a Journalist for Music In Africa, where he reports on the continent’s vibrant music scenes, cultural trends, and industry developments.

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12 Mar at 23:24

12 Mar 2026

Lekompo goes mainstream as Metro FM Music Awards debut new category

The Metro FM Music Awards will mark a milestone in 2026 with the introduction of a Best Lekompo category, signalling growing recognition for one of South Africa’s fastest-rising genres.

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25 Feb at 16:05

25 Feb 2026

SA: Black Motion remix Karmacoda’s Time for 6 March release

South African Afro-house duo Black Motion are set to release a remix of San Francisco-based duo Karmacoda’s track ‘Time’ on 6 March via Sola Musa Music.

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24 Feb at 17:34

24 Feb 2026

Must-see events in South Africa this March

There is a unique kind of magic that settles over South Africa as summer draws to a close and the days slowly yield to autumn. It is a time of urgency, when the country collectively seeks to soak up...

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20 Feb at 16:21

19 Feb 2026

Lekompo and maskandi to take centre stage at ARMC 2026

Two distinctly South African sounds will be in focus at this year’s Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC), returning to Constitution Hill, Johannesburg, on 22 and 23 May. The conference will...

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