"A*POP, African Pop!" Tyla releases new album

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Johannesburg - South African singer Tyla has dropped a new album called A*POP - which means African pop.

The pop singer dropped the highly anticipated album on the 24th of July 2026 featuring South African artists Mawhoo, Babalwa M and Liquideep.

"A*POP, African Pop. A*Pop is literally me trying to extend the idea of what an African artist looks like, what an African pop star sounds like. I think sometimes when you're from somewhere, you're expected to look or sound a way. I've seen things where they like 'Oh Tyla is not South African enough' and I'm like what is South African enough? she said to TimesLive.

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"Chanel" is the lead single from the A*POP 14 songs album with a collaboration from the Swedish singer and songwriter artist  Zara Larsson.

You can stream it on digital platforms on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music or order directly from the Tyla Official Shop.

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“He didn’t want any celebrities!" Professor just got married

 

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Johannesburg - DJ and producer Professor, whose real name is Mkhonzeni Langa has officially stepped into marriage.

He and his partner exchanged vows on Sunday, 19th of July, during an intimate ceremony at his home in Ezingolweni, KwaZulu-Natal according to Zalebs.

People close to the Isikhwele hitmaker say the day was deliberately kept low-profile

The aim, they said, was to place tradition and privacy first, rather than turning the wedding into a public media moment.

“He didn’t want any celebrities because he wanted the day to be special for his wife and not make it a public affair,” a close source shared.

"My apologies, that's too private, but thank you, I'll let this pass, he said to TimesLive.

'My love letter to Soweto!' - Unathi Nkayi drops a new single featuring Professor

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Johannesburg - Seasoned radio personality and singer Unathi Nkayi has released a new single titled "Isikhwele" featuring fellow musician Professor and rising Amapiano artist Meez.

The soulful Afro-pop and Kwaito infused single is a prelude to her highly anticipated fourth studio album African Love which will be released in partnership with Loud In Africa —  a platform focused on amplifying African stories and creativity on a global stage per GQ.

According to TrueLove the full length album can be anticipated on this upcoming spring 2026.

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The full music video for the single debuted on the singer's YouTube channel Unathi.Africa on the 12th of June as a build up to the June 16th uprisings as it is set against the backdrop of Soweto.

"The video is my love letter to Soweto and an ode to South African couture. Most of the cast is from iBhoni Soweto Tours based at The Hector Peterson precinct who take tourists on a bicycle tour around South Africa’s largest township," she said.

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Nkayi is the creative force behind the beautifully shot scenes of the music video and is also the executive producer.

"Being creative director and executive producer on this project [has] been exciting to say the least.

"Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprisings," said the singer.

The single is now streaming on all major music platforms and is distributed by Prime music partners.