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Madzadza Miya is a Johannesburg-based music journalist and culture writer. He has contributed to reputable publications such as OkayAfrica, Rolling Stone, Mixmag, DJ Mag, The Native Magazine, Beatportal, Resident Advisor, Sunday Times, Arts24, Pan African Music Magazine, Music in Africa, Gray Area and The Plug Magazine, writing pieces on popular African music, artists, and vast scenes. He credits his love for music to his upbringing, which exposed him to various genres from a young age.

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The 45 Best Afropop Songs of 2025

The 45 Best Afropop Songs of 2025

Rolling Stone ranks the best Afropop songs of the year featuring Adekunle Gold, Rema, Moily, Theodora, Tyla, …

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The 45 Best Afropop Songs of 2025

The 45 Best Afropop Songs of 2025

Rolling Stone ranks the best Afropop songs of the year featuring Adekunle Gold, Rema, Moily, Theodora, Tyla, …

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Vigro Deep: Artist of the Month | December 2025

Vigro Deep: Artist of the Month | December 2025

Discover the story of Vigro Deep - the globetrotting amapiano innovator redefining the genre's sound.

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The 40 Best Afropop Songs of 2024

The 40 Best Afropop Songs of 2024

The best Afropop songs of 2024, from Tems to Tyler ICU, from Afrobeats to coupé-décalé, and more

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The 40 Best Afropop Songs of 2024

The 40 Best Afropop Songs of 2024

The best Afropop songs of 2024, from Tems to Tyler ICU, from Afrobeats to coupé-décalé, and more

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How kwaito and gqom are thriving in Durban

How kwaito and gqom are thriving in Durban

In the rich history and growth of Durban's dance music scene, kwaito and gqom still seem to have a place as t…

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How kwaito and gqom are thriving in Durban

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By Madzadza Miya Verified
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07 July 2024 - 00:00 “Phakishani, Phakishani, Phakishani/ Ziph’ iy’khwama/ Phakishanix3/ Siyahamba manje/ Phakishani x3/ Siy’ eDurban.” This chant, which loosely translates as “Pack your bags, we are going to Durban,” echoes the first few seconds of T’zozo En Professor’s 2006 track Woz’ eDurban. These lines, sung in Zulu and with conviction, felt like an open invitation to the city.
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How kwaito and gqom are thriving in Durban

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By Madzadza Miya Verified
| Sunday Times Verified
“Phakishani, Phakishani, Phakishani/ Ziph’ iy’khwama/ Phakishanix3/ Siyahamba manje/ Phakishani x3/ Siy’ eDurban.” This chant, which loosely translates as “Pack your bags, we are going to Durban,” echoes the first few seconds of T’zozo En Professor’s 2006 track Woz’ eDurban. These lines, sung in Zulu and with conviction, felt like an open invitation to the city.
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Review: Tyla's "TYLA"

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By Madzadza Miya Verified
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her debut album The internet might think otherwise, but Tyla didn’t appear out of nowhere. The Johannesburg-born and raised artist’s rapid ascent to Pop supremacy has been a true testament to how talent, artist development, and the universe can align to make a superstar. It took just over a year for the singer-songwriter’s first-ever single, 2019’s “Getting Late,” featuring Kooldrink to blow up, thanks to its exceptional and choreography-heavy visuals.
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