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Phinda Mtya-Matlala
closePhinda Mtya-Matlala was born on October 10, 1967, in Port Elizabeth (now Gqeberha), in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. She is an Afro-jazz singer, producer, composer, writer, and actress whose music is a rich infusion of gospel, Afropop, and blues. Widely regarded as one of South Africa’s most talented, decorated, […]
Andile Yenana
close🎶 Andile Yenana – The Soul of South African Jazz Born in King William’s Town in the Eastern Cape, Andile Yenana stands among the defining voices of post-apartheid South African jazz. A pianist, composer, and cultural connector, Yenana’s sound bridges the fire of township improvisation with the precision of contemporary […]
DJ Sebz
closeSebenzile “DJ Sebz” Zalabe is a South African hip-hop DJ, artist, and radio personality from Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), Eastern Cape. Known for his dedication to uplifting local talent, DJ Sebz has been a driving force in the Nelson Mandela Bay music scene for over two decades, blending his love for […]
Feya Faku
closeDear Feya, It brings me great sorrow to write this letter to you posthumously. Still, it gives me comfort that I saw you just last month in Gqeberha — sharing laughter, memories, and presence. You have always been an inspiration and a mentor to me. I remember the first time […]
PoeticSoul
closePoetic Soul Genre: Spoken Word / Afro-Soul / Conscious Artistry Label: IndependentFounder & Director – PoeticSoul Lovehouse of Entertainment Artist Bio Poetic Soul is not just a name — it’s a frequency.For over two decades, PoeticSoul has held space in South Africa’s creative consciousness as a boundary-breaking performance poet, storyteller, […]
Mninawa Mangweni
closeMninawa Mangweni is an internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and cultural producer with over two decades of experience in the performing arts. Born and raised in the vibrant township of Kwazakhele in Gqeberha, he has consistently used his craft to spotlight African culture on the global stage. Mninawa made history as […]
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