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Late South African rapper, AKA receives nomination at the DSTV Content Creator Awards

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1 year ago

July 23, 2023

Late South African rapper, Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, has continued to get recognition even in death after he gained two nominations for the upcoming DSTV Content Creator Awards.

The announcement which was made on July 20 across various categories saw the late music star grab two of the top nominations in what the award organisers say was a “shining a light on people who make us feel good”.

The Content Creator Awards which will be taking place on 9 September, 2023, consists of 20 categories, eight of which are in the hands of the public to vote.

The late AKA received two nominations for Song of the Year with his hit tracks, “Lemonade” featuring Nasty C and “Company” featuring KDDO, both of which were off his last album, “Mass Country”.

At the nomination event which was hosted at the Hallmark House in Johannesburg, the nominated content creators gathered to reveal their nominations, with the official content creator page on Instagram posting a promotional video to celebrate the nominees.

“The news is out! Congratulations to every single one of the 2023 DStv Content Creator Awards nominees. Believe it, you made the cut,” the Instagram post said.

“The DSTV Content Creator Awards is a platform that was created to shine light on South African content creators across the board. Influencers, people, agencies and brands who are at the forefront of popular culture and content creation are recognised by the Content Creator Awards,” information on the platform’s website said.

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Nicki Minaj eulogizes Davido for collaborating with her on new song

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23 hours ago

November 24, 2024

Isaac Dachen

American rapper, Onika Maraj, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, has poured encomium on Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, aka Davido, for featuring in her track, ‘If It’s Okay”, which, according to her, gave the song an authentic Afrobeats tempo.

Nicki, who expressed her gratitude to the Nigerian singer, had, on Friday, taken to her X page to show love to Davido by posting “Thank you Davido” along with the visuals of the track.

To further show her appreciation, Nicki, while responding to a question from an X user, Tae, said the “Unavailable” singer gave the track the Afrobeat feel.

Tae had written: “What drew you to Davido for the song ‘If it’s Okay’? In my opinion, he was an ideal choice for this incredible masterpiece! He was speaking that ish.”

Responding to Tae, Nicki wrote:

“That man is an incredible writer and melody maker. It’s always a pleasure working with him because of our mutual respect for one another.

“I asked him to be a part of it in order to bring out the Afro beats tempo/feeling in it a bit more. Naija to the world.”

The track, “If it’s Okay” is part of the 10th-anniversary special edition of Nicki Minaj’s iconic album “The Pinkprint”, which was originally released in 2014.

The commemorative edition features four brand-new tracks, including collaborations with Swae Lee (Turn Ya Cap Back), David Guetta and Davido (If It’s Okay), and the late Juice WRLD (Arctic Tundra).

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South African DJ Black Coffee bags World’s Best DJ 2024

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2 days ago

November 23, 2024

Isaac Dachen

South African disc jockey, DJ Black Coffee, has been named the World’s Best DJ 2024 at the Golden Moon Awards.

Reporting on the award, prominent South African tabloid, IOL, wrote:

“All hail Black Coffee from South Africa, winner of the Golden Moon award for the World’s Best DJ 2024! Black Coffee has taken the global stage by storm, blending his unique Afro-house sound with deep, soulful grooves that resonate with audiences worldwide.

“A pioneer, a visionary, and a cultural ambassador, Black Coffee continues to inspire millions, pushing boundaries and connecting the world through his music. A truly deserving icon of this prestigious honour!”

DJ Black Coffee whose real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo, was not the only local South African entertainer who was recognised at the awards as rising star, Palesa Desiree Shilabje, popularly known as DESIREE, was also named the World’s Breakthrough Artist 2024.

On DESIREE, the tabloid said:

“DESIREE’s rise to prominence comes from her ability to craft electrifying DJ sets that seamlessly blend genres—African-inspired house, deep house, techno, and soulful rhythms.

“Her passion for diverse sounds has landed her on some of the world’s most respected stages, like DC-10, fabric, and Hï Ibiza, bringing her deep African influences to a global audience.

“Beyond her music, DESIREE proudly represents the intersex community, using her platform to inspire and educate about her experience. A truly groundbreaking artist, DESIREE is already leaving an unforgettable legacy.”

The Golden Moon Awards are held every year to select the best 100 clubs in the world and to award prizes in different categories to the major players in nightlife, individuals, clubs and associations.