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IOL News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Kwesta, Anatii, and Oscar Mbo deliver unforgettable performances at the Heineken Champions League viewing experience
Kwesta, the acclaimed artist behind "Ngudu," made a grand entrance that captivated everyone inside the Goldrush Dome at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg. Image: Supplied Kwesta, Anatii, and Oscar Mbo thrill the crowds at the Heineken House Champions League Viewing Experience Music and football are often the perfect entertainment combination. The Champions League final brought fans, celebrities, and football legends together to celebrate the final in style with live entertainment, immersive experiences, and an unmatched atmosphere. The Heineken House Ultimate Champions League Final Viewing Experience Final gave South African fans a taste of the final matchday atmosphere with Heineken's signature flair. A live broadcast of the UEFA Champions League final match was watched and fans engaged in an immersive football experience. Award-winning rapper Emtee took to the stage and performed his chart-topping hits such as "Pearl Thusi. Image: Supplied Mzansi celebrities spotted included award-winning actress and radio presenter Thando Thabethe, actress and TV presenter Minnie Dlamini, top content creator Mihlali Ndamase and soccer legends Lucas Radebe and Teko Modise. The cast of the soap 'House of Zwide', Gaisang Noge, Nefisa Mkhabela, Shalate Sekhabi, Wanda Blaq, Lwazi Mthembu and Paballo Mavundla all came out to play. YFM presenters Tulz Madala and FreshByCaddy were also spotted. Top sports broadcaster Robert Marawa served as the night's MC, delivering the perfect dose of soccer commentary. Pre-match vibes were served by amapiano duo Two Bunniez including top DJ and music producer Oscar Mbo, who recently welcomed a new baby with his girlfriend Lerato Phasha. The real show began at the after party where a special performance was put together celebrating the South African music scene that included a live band and choir.
The Star
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Munaka Muthambi's exit from 'Piano Pulse': the God-given reason you didn't see coming
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu | Published 9 hours ago In a recent interview on the 'Tell Us Y' podcast with YFM, Munaka Muthambi, former co-host of the popular amapiano podcast 'Piano Pulse', shed light on her reasons for leaving the show. Her departure had sparked controversy and amusement among fans and fellow podcasters, particularly after she cited that 'God told her to leave' as the reason for her exit. Initially, Muthambi had stated that the 'Heineken House' incident and the drama with amapiano artist Sizwe Alakine, formerly known as Reason, had nothing to do with her reasons for leaving the podcast. 'My reasons have nothing to do with the whole Reason saga and our incident with Heineken; we've moved past that a long time ago,' Munaka previously stated. However, it seems that her reason for leaving has changed with time. In the recent interview, she revealed that the 'Heineken incident' did play a role in her decision to leave. The controversy surrounding the 'Heineken incident' began when Muthambi was individually invited to a 'Heineken House' event and attended without her co-hosts, Sfiso Ndlovu and Thakgi Ledwaba. This made them feel excluded, leading to tension between them as co-hosts. Muthambi explained that she attended the event as an individual invitee, and not as a representative of the podcast, which led to the disagreement. During the interview with 'Tell Us Y', Muthambi revealed that from there, she spent a month fasting and praying, seeking answers about her future on the podcast. During this time, she was uncertain about her place on the show and was grappling with the challenges she faced. A while after the tension, another incident took place in the studio when a recording of a 'Piano Pulse' episode was in session. This was when the amapiano artist stopped by at the studios to address the comments made by Ndlovu and Ledwaba about his rapper girlfriend, Gigi Lamayne. When the drama with Reason unfolded in the studio, she took it as a sign from God that it was time to leave. To her, the situation was the answer she had been seeking, and she felt that God was speaking to her, guiding her to move on. 'After the Reason situation, that was what I low-key prayed for. Not that I prayed for that to happen, but dude, when I fasted and that drama happened, I went 'ahh',' she said, emphasising that she needed a solid reason and God showed her. Muthambi's decision to leave the podcast was also influenced by her initial doubts about joining the show. She admitted that she was shaky about being a part of 'Piano Pulse' and had reservations about whether it was the right fit for her. 'It's not like I woke up and decided I wanted to leave. Literally like two months in, I was like 'Is this really for me?' Like I could feel it from the start,' she said. Her concerns were further heightened when she heard MacG, host of 'Podcast and Chill', express doubts about her ability to last on the podcast due to her brand affiliations. MacG's comments hurt her feelings, but did not surprise her. Despite her reservations, Muthambi had committed to the podcast, but the drama with Reason and the underlying tensions with her co-hosts ultimately led her to seek guidance from God. Additionally, she feels that the podcast deserves a person who is passionate and well informed about the amapiano genre. In hindsight, Muthambi's comments provide a deeper understanding of her decision to leave 'Piano Pulse', beyond the speculation and jokes that followed her departure. Her revelation that she was uncertain about joining the podcast from the start and that the drama with Reason was the final sign for her to leave sheds new light on her experience.
IOL News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Munaka Muthambi's exit from 'Piano Pulse': the God-given reason you didn't see coming
Munaka Muthambi gets candid about why she left 'Piano Pulse'. Image: Instagram In a recent interview on the 'Tell Us Y' podcast with YFM, Munaka Muthambi, former co-host of the popular amapiano podcast 'Piano Pulse', shed light on her reasons for leaving the show. Her departure had sparked controversy and amusement among fans and fellow podcasters, particularly after she cited that 'God told her to leave' as the reason for her exit. Initially, Muthambi had stated that the 'Heineken House' incident and the drama with amapiano artist Sizwe Alakine, formerly known as Reason, had nothing to do with her reasons for leaving the podcast. 'My reasons have nothing to do with the whole Reason saga and our incident with Heineken; we've moved past that a long time ago,' Munaka previously stated. However, it seems that her reason for leaving has changed with time. In the recent interview, she revealed that the 'Heineken incident' did play a role in her decision to leave. The controversy surrounding the 'Heineken incident' began when Muthambi was individually invited to a 'Heineken House' event and attended without her co-hosts, Sfiso Ndlovu and Thakgi Ledwaba. 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 Next Stay Close ✕ This made them feel excluded, leading to tension between them as co-hosts. Muthambi explained that she attended the event as an individual invitee, and not as a representative of the podcast, which led to the disagreement. During the interview with 'Tell Us Y', Muthambi revealed that from there, she spent a month fasting and praying, seeking answers about her future on the podcast. During this time, she was uncertain about her place on the show and was grappling with the challenges she faced. A while after the tension, another incident took place in the studio when a recording of a 'Piano Pulse' episode was in session. This was when the amapiano artist stopped by at the studios to address the comments made by Ndlovu and Ledwaba about his rapper girlfriend, Gigi Lamayne. When the drama with Reason unfolded in the studio, she took it as a sign from God that it was time to leave. To her, the situation was the answer she had been seeking, and she felt that God was speaking to her, guiding her to move on. 'After the Reason situation, that was what I low-key prayed for. Not that I prayed for that to happen, but dude, when I fasted and that drama happened, I went 'ahh',' she said, emphasising that she needed a solid reason and God showed her. Muthambi's decision to leave the podcast was also influenced by her initial doubts about joining the show. She admitted that she was shaky about being a part of 'Piano Pulse' and had reservations about whether it was the right fit for her. 'It's not like I woke up and decided I wanted to leave. Literally like two months in, I was like 'Is this really for me?' Like I could feel it from the start,' she said. Her concerns were further heightened when she heard MacG, host of 'Podcast and Chill', express doubts about her ability to last on the podcast due to her brand affiliations. MacG's comments hurt her feelings, but did not surprise her.
TimesLIVE
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
DJ Zan D is preparing a high energy set for his performance at popular shisanyama on Saturday
YFM DJ Zan D is planning a high energy set for his performance at a popular Midrand shisanyama restaurant on Saturday. DJ Zan D, real name Zandi Ngwenya, is a music producer, radio and club DJ. He hosts a weekly mix on YFM's YTKO feature and co-hosts YFM's Hip-Hop Show. Additionally, he is known for his music production, having released successful singles like Runway (2015), Bad in December (2015), and Risque (2016). DJ Zan D is going to be a guest DJ in the line-up at Imbizo Shisanyama at Midrand Mall on Saturday. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, he said: 'I'm planning on bringing a high energy set to get people on their feet. The set will infuse some current hits with a whole lot of classic songs to cater for different ages. I also have some future hits that I'll be introducing tonight.' DJ Zan D will be shooting a music video next month for a song he recently released, O.U.A.T.E, which stands for Once Upon A Time eDustini. Imbizo Shisanyama liaison officer and events organiser Koketso Mfusa said: 'As we are in the long weekend of celebrating and commemorating Freedom Day our patrons can expect to enjoy a good music offering taking us back to our roots. 'Among our guest DJs we will be hosting Zan D of YFM. Be sure to come and create brand new memories with us. Our future plans are to see the company grow, increase our patronage footprint, work with well known and upcoming artists, deliver good food, service and entertainment at all times. We aim to be the best outlet in the Midrand area,'
