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Chippa Legodimo
  • Majalisa's death officially marks Splash end

    After just a few years of breaking into the market, Splash- which Majalisa was part of right from the beginning, quickly endeared themselves to million of fans around the world. They went on to become international superstars wooing big crowds in the...

  • Serowe braces for art and crafts market day

    The event takes place at the old Western Primary School, which has been turned into a youth centre. The event will be held at the end of every month and the organisers are hopeful that interest in the arts in the region will grow following the...

  • Dj Bossa�s departure has made us stronger � Crowd Capella

    Dj Bossa left in a huff last year after a misunderstanding with the other two. The remaining duo, Ernest ‘Dj Matona’ Kebareng and Lekgotla ‘Thina’ Bothoko insist the band is destined for success despite the earlier setback. Kebareng told...

  • Jeweller finds home in art

    If  Kebakile had used her academic qualifications she would probably be working for international organisations such as the United Nations and perhaps end up as a diplomat. But she chose art and stayed home to design beautiful jewellery and...

  • The poet with a silver tongue

    Suddenly people look around, struck by the beautiful words hallowing from the distance. The trepidation breaks into ululations of approval from a contingent of  women in the gathered crowd at the Bakwena main kgotla as the little figure gradually...

  • D-Nice does not regret recording Sunshine

    When things turned sour she never regretted releasing the song Sunshine, which was dedicated to her then partner. “I was expressing my love for him and how happy I was, but things did not work out.  But this song can appeal to anyone and remind...

  • Astley Gops to ascend the throne

    Well, there is a lot that his fans do not know about this musician. Ironically, very few people know his real name. The slender musician was born Gopadileng Shobuwa Gopadileng and when he ventured into music he chose the name Astley Gops as his...

  • Asine remix pushes DJ Bino up the popularity stakes

    The chart topping single swiftly shifted the negative attention the talented musician had been receiving following the murder of her boyfriend, Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Mayiwa.  Suddenly, all was forgiven as Khumalo wormed her way back into...

  • Cyril re-invents Mbaqanga music

    South African musician, Cyril Mntungwa has just released an album that will take fans down memory lane; back to the days when the Soul Brothers were a big hit in southern Africa. In fact, the Mpumalanga man’s sound is so reminiscent of the award...

  • Artist paints his artistic scripture

    Moses foresaw that the people of Israel would sin in their new land and would therefore be exiled. However, he also foresaw the people’s return to their homeland. This is one of the biblical teachings often used in worship houses to elaborate the...

  • Dance contest aims to unearth local int�l stars

    Well, her fans had reason to be jubilant looking at how accomplished a dancer Banks is, with an impressive profile that includes befeaturing in videos by world -famous stars Usher Raymond, Toni Braxton, Justin Bieber and Beyonce Knowles. While many...

  • Arts bring hope to Nkoyaphiri group

    Along this dusty path lies a spacious yard with a few buildings. It is here that a young woman uses her artistic talent to carve a life. Patricia Khutshwane, a 21-year-old woman from Gabane is renting a small room in this spacious yard and from...

  • No Charma Gal for Culture Spears?

    Culture Spears are set to host charity shows at different venues around the country, but it is unlikely that Magdalene and Kabelo will share the stage because relations between the two are strained. Magdalene who trades by the name Charma Gal as a...

  • Stompie�s launch flops

    On a weekend littered with live shows around the town, revellers had a tough choice ahead of a night of entertainment. Could the low turnout have been as a result of the young musician’s long absence from the scene, or perhaps the fact that the...

  • No hot performances at BNSC awards

    The show had promised exciting performances but it was only a few who could fulfil the promise. The night’s biggest catch was supposed to be veteran South African musician Ray Chikapa Phiri, but the respected musician could not get the crowd...

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