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"I can't even talk about my DMs because they're very bäd. My DMs are crázy cuz alot of guys text me and all they want is büms.
I could make a whole series of just Tyla's DMs but they're too crázy for me to mention in public.
The bäd ones are very bäd like it's just insane. I'm not gonna read any of them out because y'all know what's in them.
I mostly respond to messages from kids and ladies but not men because they just want one thing which I can't give." Tyla
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Recent statistics from streaming platforms show that more South Africans stream Burna Boy and Tems' music than any other African country, including Nigeria itself.
On YouTube, Tems has 10.2 million views on her songs from South Africa, while only 3.2 million views from her own country.
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Burna Boy, on the other hand, has 43.2 million streams on his music from South Africa in 2024, compared to 42 million streams from Nigeria 🇳🇬
This shows that Tems receives three times more support from South Africans than she does from Nigerians!! 🤯
Wow!!
This goes a long way to show how much South Africans love Nigerian music, which is a positive development for the African music industry.
It's all love from South Africa to Nigeria 🇳🇬 ❤️ 🇿🇦🔥
Juanita du Plessis is a Singer, songwriter, and presenter. She started her career in 1998 with her debut album Juanita. Juanita is one of the most popular artists in South Africa and has won numerous awards during her career. Her record sale total over 2.400,000 and was crowned the most popular female artist for the seventh consecutive year at the Huisgenoot’s Tempo Awards ceremony in Johannesburg during 2011. What are your thoughts on our top 10 richest South African musicians this 2019? Use the comment section to air your thoughts.
Oscar Bonginkosi Mdlongwa popularly known as Oskido is a Record producer, businessman, DJ. Oskido is the owner of Kalawa Jazmee Records and has an estimated net worth of R27.3 million.
Sbusiso Leope is an important personality and a public figure. Popularly known as DJ Sbu, Forbes Africa recognized Sbusiso as 1 of 13 young Africans to watch. Sunday Times named him one of the ‘Coolest Brands’ in SA. Mail & Guardian named Sbu one of 200 brilliant Young South Africans and he has also been listed as one of 100 Most Influential Africans, according to wikimzansi.com. DJ Sbu is a TV and Radio host, presenter, author and entrepreneur. He also owns a record label and has an estimated net worth of 2 million dollars which is approximately R29.7 million.
Themba Mbongeni Nkosi also known as Euphonik has an estimated net worth of R34.1 million, as reported by The Net worth Portal. The South African DJ is also a presenter and a record producer. He has received nominations and has also won some awards. In 2014, Euphonik won his first award – a Metro FM award for Best Compilation Album for his album, For the Love of House Volume 5. He is the owner of euNITE / Euphonik Productions, Soul Candi Records.
Refiloe Maele Phoolo is one of the best rappers in the South African music industry. He is one of those artists that have reached platinum status courtesy of his album Tsholofelo. He has won several awards and has also been nominated for different awards. In 2013, he won four awards at the second edition of the South Africa Hip Hop Awards. Cassper Nyovest Net worth is estimated to be R45 million according to celebrity net worth.
The group Die Antwoord is the fourth on our list, with an estimated net worth of R56 million. The group was formed in 2008, which consist of a male and female rapper Ninja and Yolandi Visser. The duo appeared in the South Africa movie Chappie (2015), and their style of music includes: Alternative hip hop and electronic dance.
With an estimated net worth of R68.25 million, Batsogile Lovederia Malope originally known as Rebecca Malope is a South African gospel artiste. Also known as the “The African Queen of Gospel” started her career in 1984 and released her debut music in 1987 titled Rebecca. Apart from singing, Malope is also a songwriter and a TV-Hostess, and she has been the hostess of the TV show it’s Gospel Time since 2004. Malope has won numerous awards and according to Wikipedia, she has sold at least 10 million albums worldwide, making her one of the biggest selling gospel artists of all time. Most of the 35 albums she has released have reached multi-platinum status.
Kiernan Jarryd Forbes known professionally as AKA is a Rapper singer record producer songwriter and businessman. Forbes started his career in 2002, and he is still very much in the game. He has won many awards and has also been nominated for many awards. Some notable awards include: Best Male Artist (2012) at the 18th South African Music Awards, Song of the Year (2015), Most Digital Sales (2015), at the 4th South African Hip Hop Awards to mention a few. His studio albums include: Altar Ego (2011), Levels (2014), Be Careful What You, Wish For (with Anatii) (2017), Touch My Blood (2018). AKA has a net worth of R155.6 million.
Steve Hofmeyr for most of his career has been very controversial. The South African style of music is Afrikaans pop/folk. Apart from singing, the South Africa musician is also a songwriter, actor and TV presenter. The South African musician started his music career in 1989, and he has featured in movies like Kampus (1986), Agter Elke Man (1990), No Hero (1992), and Die Gevaar Van De AAR (1993) to mention a few. Steve Hofmeyr net worth is R273 million.
Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo professionally known as Black Coffee is the number on our list of richest South African musicians. Black Coffee is a DJ, record producer, singer-songwriter, and has an estimated net worth of 60 million dollars according to Forbes. Black Coffee has won many awards for himself, some of which includes: SAMA Best Urban Dance Album (2005), SAMA Best Male Artist (2010), Metro FM Award for Best Dance Album (2010).
Upcoming Mag found and shared this list to show artist, models,dancer, etc that you can never be rich doing one thing, all the people on the top 10 richest South African musician have other things going.
Skomota, the sudden sensation captivating the attention of cameras wherever he goes, recently found himself in the spotlight once again at Moruti Gucci’s wedding. A video capturing moments from the event has been circulating on TikTok, adding to Skomota’s burgeoning fame.
In the footage, Skomota is spotted in a line, politely but assertively requesting additional steak from the caterers. Dissatisfied with the portion on his plate, he quietly voices his discontent. The incident, though seemingly mundane, quickly became a talking point among South Africans, with many expressing their views on social media.
The TikTok clip, gaining an impressive 1.4 million views within just a day, underscores Skomota’s undeniable influence and popularity. Thousands of viewers reacted to the video, with a significant portion opining that Skomota deserved better treatment considering his status as an internet sensation.
Among the reactions, one user, @edithmothapo418, questioned why Skomota wasn’t given a VIP table, expressing concern over the exposure of the celebrity. Meanwhile, @CURLY_NAM suggested that Skomota might not even realize the extent of his celebrity status. Conversely, @Kamogelosekgala0 commended Skomota for his authenticity, praising him for not conforming to typical celebrity behavior.
Amidst the varied opinions, @taroksmoroke humorously commented on the irony of a millionaire seemingly haggling over meat, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
The incident at Moruti Gucci’s wedding serves as yet another example of how Skomota’s everyday actions continue to captivate audiences and spark discussions across various platforms.
Gauteng police believe they may have broken the back of a syndicate behind a spate of car jamming armed robberies where victims’ vehicles were jammed and personal belongings stolen.
The syndicate of eight robbers were arrested shortly after a female diplomat was robbed off her handbag and other belongings in Pretoria.
According to a preliminary report, police responded swiftly after suspects travelling in a white Toyota Corolla and white Ford Ranger blocked the diplomat’s vehicle at corner Burnet and Festival in Pretoria at about 14:00 on Friday.
Police gave chase and traced four suspects along the N1 while the other four suspects were followed to Ultra City Shell garage in Midrand.
All eight suspects were arrested and were found to be in possession of one firearm, three cellphone and another three vehicle jammers.
The suspects are being processed and investigations are underway to determine if they are linked to other armed robberies and car remote jamming incidents.
POLOKWANE : Nine male suspects, aged between 33 and 49, made an appearance before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Monday, March 4th, 2024, facing charges of murder, assault GBH, kidnapping, and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
The arrested individuals, Frans Maredi (33), Adam Mojapelo (33), Vincent Thaba (40), Jackson Modiba (38), Ally Mojapelo (39), Wilson Tema (49), Mabule Modiba (40), Jonas Kgopa (38), and Ephraim Senona (34), are facing charges ranging from Murder, Kidnapping, Assault GBH, to Possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Reportedly, on Monday, August 7th, 2023, a group of taxi drivers associated with the Maja Choene Association brutally assaulted two individuals at the Buite taxi holding center in Polokwane.
Upon receiving the information, the police promptly responded to the scene where they discovered two severely injured victims.
Emergency services were alerted, and the victims were swiftly transported to the nearest hospital for urgent medical care.
Tragically, one of the victims succumbed to his injuries later that same day, while the other victim managed to survive the ordeal.
On Tuesday, August 8th, 2023, the same group of taxi drivers, alongside a community member , reportedly assaulted and kidnapped a third victim, who remains unaccounted for to date.
It has been brought to light that one of the taxi drivers had previously been a victim of a mugging incident, with suspicions pointing towards the victims as the perpetrators of the earlier crime.
On Thursday, March 1st, 2024, a coordinated effort by the Provincial Task Team Unit, Polokwane Detectives, and the Technical Response Team (TRT) led to the successful arrest of nine suspects across GA Maja, GA Molepo, and Polokwane following an extensive investigation.
Their case has been postponed to Monday, March 13th, 2024, to allow for further investigations.
These are the confirmed suspects who appeared in the Vredebburg Nagistrates Court this morning in connection with the disappearance of six-year-old Joslin Smith. The matter was postponed to 13 March for bail information. The accused remain in custody.
The four accused, (from left to right): Jacquen Apollis, Steveno van Rhyn, Racquel Smith and Phimza Sigaqa.
