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IOL News
5 days ago
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Young Stunna realises his lifelong dream with Shekhinah collaboration
South African musician Young Stunna is overjoyed after achieving a long-awaited career milestone: collaborating with singer Shekhinah. Image: Facebook South African musician Young Stunna, born Sandile Msimango, is overjoyed after hitting a career milestone he's long envisioned. The Durban-born rapper recently featured on singer Shekhinah's track, marking a moment he describes as a dream finally coming true. 'Amaphupho ayafezeka (dreams do come true). I'm so speechless, I have been waiting for this moment my whole life, and I wish I could go back and tell my younger self wagwan in '25', man." "When big sis hit me up for this, I could not believe it because I am a big fan. Thank you so much for trusting me with this one, sis. Ticked another wish on the list,' he shared on Instagram, conveying both gratitude and awe at collaborating with one of his biggest musical inspirations. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The track, 'Spoonky', appears as track seven on Shekhinah's surprise album 'Less Trouble', which marks the end of her four-year album hiatus. On this project, Shekhinah delves deeper into her emotions, presenting her renewed clarity and unapologetic approach to her romantic needs. Despite the personal depth of the album, 'Less Trouble" is far from sombre. Shekhinah layers her signature vocal style with elements of pop, dance and Afrobeats, crafting a vibrant, melodic journey that signals a shift from dwelling on worries to embracing life on her own terms. The collaboration with Stunna adds an extra layer of energy and excitement to the project, bridging their respective musical styles seamlessly. For Stunna, the feature also comes as he prepares for the next chapter of his own career. He is set to release his second album, 'Busisiwe', following his debut project 'Notumato', which dropped in 2021. First announced in 2023 with lead single 'uNonkosi', the album has been highly anticipated, but Stunna has emphasised that he's taking his time to perfect it. ''Busisiwe' - it is just me saying thank you. 'Notumato' was just the beginning, okay, I am introducing myself. And then Pops said the second album doesn't have to be a pressure, I just want you to lead me." "He said we're going to take our time with this,' he explained to "SlikourOnLife", highlighting his commitment to delivering a project that truly reflects his artistry. While fans eagerly await the official release date of 'Busisiwe', one thing is certain: Stunna continues to prove that dedication, talent and staying true to one's dreams will always resonate in the music scene.
The Citizen
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Rosefest: How Shekhinah created a girls' girl festival
Shekhinah prioritised women's safety with security and a free shuttle service to and from the overflow parking. Singer-songwriter Shekhinah hosted her annual music festival, the Rosefest, on Women's Day. By doing so, she created a safe space for women to enjoy music and have a great time in each other's company. The Rosefest was established in 2019, and Shekhinah created it as an all-female music festival celebrating women's empowerment. This year's Rosefest was held at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort. ALSO READ: Anthony Hamilton, Joe Thomas and Zonke light up Women's Day concert at Wanderers Stadium, despite technical glitches Dispelling PHD myths There are beliefs that women can't enjoy each other's company, that there's a tendency of women to undermine or discourage other women, often in professional or social settings. This is known as the Pull Her Down (PHD) syndrome. However, Shekhinah's Rosefest was also a space for love among the females who celebrated their femininity through song, dance, fashion and all-around fun. There were free activities like face painting, a photo booth with a print-out stand and roses made from crinkled paper. The sip and paint was also a favourite for most of the women in attendance. The crinkled paper rose garden made the setup prettier. It was reminiscent of her second album, Trouble in Paradise. On Friday, a day before the festival, Shekhinah released her third studio album, Less Trouble. Patrons had the opportunity to listen to the new album in the listening booth. It was like being at an old school music store where you could listen to an album before purchasing it. ALSO READ: PICS: How 'besties' interpreted DJ Zinhle's Zee Nation festival themes Safety element Safety is essential for women in South Africa, with the country's alarming prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV). With the Rosefest, Shekhinah prioritised safety with security and a free shuttle service to and from the overflow parking, which was about 1.6km from the venue. The variety of performers on stage was accommodating to the diverse female audience, from Amapiano, a bit of jazz, house, hip hop and R&B. Zoë Modiga and Zee Nxumalo were some of the standout acts on the day, although all the performers gave their audience a fun experience, as they looked like they were having fun performing on stage. R&B singer Elaine's performance was also one of the special ones, and it was made better because she performed during sunset. Shekhinah herself performed in the backdrop of a full moon shining over the venue, which made the whole experience more intimate. NOW READ: Sobzeen launches debut album years after ghostwriting hits
The Citizen
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Concerts where you can celebrate Women's Day today around Joburg
Women's Day is being celebrated throughout Joburg today, despite the slight disappointment of the holiday being on a Saturday. Many might have been disappointed that Women's Day fell on a Saturday, leaving them without the perks of a public holiday. However, despite that slight letdown, Women's Day is still being celebrated throughout the country today and for the rest of August. Below are a handful of shows happening celebrating women through music today around Joburg. ALSO READ: Black Labone's Earth Day celebrations underway despite severe thunderstorm alert in Tshwane Shekhinah's Rose Fest Singer-songwriter Shekhinah released her album, Less Troubl, on Friday, a day before her annual Rose Fest concert. The line up of the festival features an array of singers that include Zoë Modiga, Lia Butter, Pabi Cooper and Shekhinah herself. The day-long event takes place at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens. ALSO READ: WATCH: Makhadzi takes it back to where it all began 15 years ago ahead of December One Woman Show Zee Nation Fest Similar to Shekhinah, DJ Zinhle also owns a festival and Zee Nation is being hosted at the Nasrec Expo Centre. Unlike the Rose Fest, the Zee Nation lineup isn't exclusively made up of female performers like Kamo Mphela and Busiswa. It also includes male artists like Sjava and Oskido with Somizi Mhlongo as co-host alongside Nomuzi Mabena. Such is the demand for the show that tickets have already sold out. Other performers at Zee Nation include Lerato Kganyago, Pearl Thusi and Nomfundo Moh. ALSO READ: WATCH: Anthony Hamilton promises to 'tear his shoes up' for Mzansi Women's Day concert Mzansi Women's Day concert Grammy award winner Anthony Hamilton and fellow US singer Joe Thomas headline the Women's Day concert at Wanderers Stadium alongside his fellow countryman Joe Thomas and Mzansi's Sjava, Zonke and Vusi Nova. Speaking at the event's press conference this past week, Hamilton expressed his excitement. He is thrilled to be performing for a South African audience once again. 'I did my research. I know what Mzansi wants to hear,' the American crooner said with a smile. He hinted at a carefully curated setlist designed with his largely female fanbase in mind. ALSO READ: 'Our music is immortal': Trompies on lighting up the stage at Imbawula festival, new music and more SN Project In a more intimate setting, the SN Project is singer-songwriter Siphephelo Ndlovu's performance of his latest project Pantomime at Artistry in Sandton this evening. In 2020, he released his debut album, Afrikanization. However, SN hasn't released another body of work until now, except for Pantomime Vol 1 in May. Ndlovu, who is the son of famed Muvhango creator Duma Ndlovu, hosted a similar live show at Untitled Basement earlier this year. NOW READ: Siphephelo Ndlovu on his hiatus from music, getting into the family business of TV, as he returns to stage
IOL News
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Shekhinah's 'Less Trouble': a heartfelt surprise album that softens the blow of heartbreak
Surprise! Shekhinah unveils a new body of work that nobody was prepared for; this time, she is giving fans 'Less Trouble'. Image: Instagram/@shekhinahd Shekhinah is back, and while she gave us a few hints last year with lead singles, no one saw the full album coming like this. Late last night, just a minute before midnight, the singer-songwriter announced on Instagram that her brand-new album 'Less Trouble' would be out at midnight. Since 'Risk' and 'Steady' were released in 2024 as lead singles, there were no other rollouts this year. No other teaser single or a hint that she is coming, just a caption that read: 'If you're seeing this, my album, 'Less Trouble', is out now at midnight. Love you all. Until, until, until. See you at Rose Fest.' The 30-year-old talented musician shared the album artwork along with the post. It shows her holding what looks like a book, open to reveal the album's synopsis and tracklist. It is a visual that sets the tone for the album, reflective, intentional and personal. The synopsis reads: 'A book on more heartbreak, but less heartache. The art of going in absolute circles. We are no strangers to falling in and out of love. Put together sincerely by Shekhinah.' That one paragraph captures the core of the album. Shekhinah has never been shy about exploring love and loss, and this time she's doing it with more perspective, showing fans that things do get better. She last dropped an album in 2021, 'Trouble in Paradise'. Like the title says, it's a body of work full of emotional turmoil, heartbreak, disappointment and the struggle to find peace. This new project feels like the follow-up to that emotional journey. 'Less Trouble' does not pretend heartbreak has gone away. It shows that, with time, we might learn to carry it better and love again. The album features appearances by Amapiano sensation Young Stunna, who brings his unique flair and introspective lyrics that he is loved for on 'Spoonky', a love song that touches on enjoying time spent with a significant partner. Besides the Shekhinah and Young Stunna collaboration, another interesting fact about this song is the sample. 'Sponky Ponky' by the legendary Jabu Khanyile inspired the version on 'Less Trouble', and additionally, you can hear Shekhinah's soothing voice in the background as she adlibs in isiZulu. Moily, Mars Baby and Lordkez also make an appearance in the album. Each collaborator brings their own energy, adding layers to Shekhinah's already rich sound. The music remains grounded in her signature blend of R&B, pop, and alternative influences, and this time she also includes the Amapiano log drum on the last track, 'Until Until'. In addition to the album release, Shekhinah is also hosting the latest edition of her all-women music festival, Rosefest, taking place on August 9 at Nasrec in Johannesburg. The event coincides with National Women's Day and aims to spotlight women in the South African music industry. This year's theme is 'Festival of Fantasy', and the festival also pays homage to her 2017 debut album, 'Rose Gold'.
IOL News
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
'Once Upon a Time in Joburg' celebrating R&B and neo-soul with Sasha Keable and Goldlink
South Africa's vibrant R&B and neo-soul scene will once again command the spotlight as Once Upon a Time in Joburg returns for its highly anticipated second edition on June 21, 2025. Set against the picturesque backdrop of James and Ethel Gray Park, this festival is poised to be an enchanting celebration of music and culture, running from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This year's festival shines a light on two of South Africa's most cherished musical talents, Shekhinah and Nanette. With her soulful ballads and introspective lyrics, Shekhinah has firmly secured her place in the hearts of many South African music lovers, famous for hits like "Suited" and "Fixate".
