Bathu’s #WYJSeries2025 Is More Than a Panel—It’s a Power Statement
Bathu has never been just about sneakers—it’s about the journey. The beloved South African footwear brand is taking that ethos to new heights with the launch of its Walk Your Journey Series (#WYJSeries2025). This dynamic initiative invites the nation into a meaningful conversation on entrepreneurship, creativity, and the evolving landscape of retail, driven by some…
Top 10 Afro House / Tech Playlist :Curated by Native Tribe
Step into the rhythm of the underground with this week’s Afro House/Tech selection, handpicked by the ever-evolving Native Tribe. This journey pulses with raw ancestral energy, layered percussion, deep grooves, and ethereal textures that transport you from the roots of the Motherland to the heart of the global dancefloor. 1. Shona SA, Thee Suka –…
Coach Fadlu Davids team in Hot water with CAF ?
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has initiated an investigation into the events surrounding the CAF Confederation Cup final’s second leg between Morocco’s RS Berkane and Tanzania’s Simba SC, held on May 25, 2025, at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar. The match, which concluded with a 1-1 draw, secured RS Berkane’s 3-1 aggregate victory and their…
Daliwonga & Mas Musiq Are On Top — ‘BAS’THOLILE’ Rules the Charts and Hearts
Amapiano has a new crown jewel. Over the weekend, Daliwonga and Mas Musiq’s EP BAS’THOLILE shot straight to number one across all genres, and it hasn’t budged since. In a moment that feels both inevitable and electric, two of the genre’s most influential figures have delivered what fans have long demanded: a joint project overflowing…
Lando Norris Wins the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix
In a display of precision and strategy, McLaren’s Lando Norris secured his maiden Monaco Grand Prix victory on May 25, 2025. From pole position, Norris led the race from start to finish, fending off challenges from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and teammate Oscar Piastri. This win marks Norris’s second of the season, following his earlier triumph…
Officixl RSA Set To Shakes the Streets With ‘An Elementary Episode II’
Officixl RSA, one of Amapiano’s most magnetic and forward-pushing names, has officially returned. The Pretoria-based, Mpumalanga-born hitmaker has opened pre-orders for his highly anticipated fourth project, An Elementary Episode II, set to drop on 13 June 2025. And if the lead single Madonoro (A Journey to China) is anything to go by, we’re in for…
Groove Cartel Presents Blacko SA: A Force in Amapiano’s Evolution
On Saturday, May 24th, 2025, Groove Cartel unlocked a performance that stands as both a celebration of talent and a declaration of future greatness. Featured in this special edition is none other than Blacko SA, a name swiftly gaining ground in the ever-shifting terrain of Amapiano. This episode didn’t just spotlight a DJ and producer;…
Mas Musiq & Daliwonga Finally Found And They Brought a Heatwave With Them in ‘BAS’THOLILE’
Amapiano fans, rejoice, your prayers have been answered. After years of anticipation, musical near-misses, and a famously crashed laptop that nearly cost the genre one of its most iconic pairings, Daliwonga and Mas Musiq have finally released their joint EP, BAS’THOLILE—and it’s already lighting up the charts just 24 hours in. The title, BAS’THOLILE (which…
New Frequencies : Lex Hoza’s “Lay Down” Is a Gentle Entry into South Africa’s Next Soul Voice
Every now and then, a voice emerges that doesn’t just seek attention, it commands stillness. Lex Hoza, the Johannesburg-based artist crafting a path through Afro Pop and Soul, makes his quiet-yet-confident arrival with his latest single, Lay Down, released on 20 May 2025. Carried by rich, emotional textures and tender storytelling, Lay Down is a…
Control Picks: Top 10 Hip-Hop Tracks of the Week, Curated By Kholo Graham
It’s Friday, and while Amapiano typically sets the tone for the weekend, today we’re flipping the script. Why not Hip-Hop? At Control, we believe in shifting narratives and spotlighting culture-shaping sounds. This week, we bring you a hard-hitting playlist that proves SA Hip-Hop is alive, evolving, and more exciting than ever. Whether you’re on the…
Recent Posts
- From Soweto to the World: Michael Kgotso Aphane Launches ZeZe Global to Reimagine the Future of Creative Ownership
- PULE Channels Faith and Healing on Spiritually Charged New 3 Step Anthem “I’Banami”
- Jinger Stone, De Mthuda & Murumba Pitch Officially Release “Wa Pelo”
- Yumbs Ushers In A New Era With Sony Music Africa & Yummy Entertainment Partnership
- Oskido Honoured by President Ramaphosa with Prestigious Order of Ikhamanga
Tags
Comments
????????????????
Whoever writes these articles is so seamless, really enjoyed this flow. Wonderful work Control!!!