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Born in Nigeria and now based in Cape Town, South Africa, ‘Niyi’ inspires Afrobeat and Hip-Hop lovers with ‘High Fashion’.

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 newsoundexpress

Niyi is inspired by a wide range of music, everything from the rap stylings of Jay-Z, Kanye West and Notorious B.I.G., to Bob Marley, Majek Fashek and Fela Anikulakpo Kuti. A native of Ibadan, Nigeria,... Read More

“I completely altered and transformed the production and vocals” says Cape Town’s ‘Anacy’ as she releases ‘It’s Not You’.

November 24, 2022November 24, 2022 newsoundexpress

Cape Town based indie pop female singer Anacy has been releasing a selection of singles over the last few years slowly cementing her as a true indie visionary and each single solidifies her undeniable talent... Read More

Global Hit: Dada Shiva Releases Flying Flock off his EP E55NCE

March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 newsoundexpress

South African, Cape town based Karabo Mokgatle or Dada Shiva, known for his “confident lyrical flow and hard hitting bars” (Red Bull Studios) returns in 2019 with a brand new album set to blow things out... Read More

Cape Town musician and melody master Riaan Smit drops new solo album ‘Man in the Hat’ and hits the stage with Chainsmokers, Flo-rida, Counting Crows, Maxi Priest and Duran Duran

February 5, 2019March 26, 2019 newsoundexpress

‘Man in the Hat’ is the debut solo album from South African singer/songwriter Riaan Smit who is based in the Cayman Islands but tours extensively around the world and South Africa. Riaan Smit is also... Read More