Maskandi, the Zulu folk music rooted in rural storytelling, remains a central voice in South Africa’s music culture. Born as a form of social commentary, it has shaped sounds from Afro-pop to ...

Join the vibrant celebration of music and culture at the Khayelitsha Maskandi Festival on 25 April 2026, featuring top South African artists and a showcase of local entrepreneurship.

Scarrah – born Irvine Brilliant Ncube – blends maskandi with afro-fusion to create authentic, irresistibly modern music. Born ...

A fresh and powerful voice has entered the maskandi scene, as Bulawayo-based artiste Igagu Lakwantuthu makes a debut with his single Amabhinca, a track already turning heads and winning over listeners ...

SURREAL. That’s how South African filmmaker SJ Van Breda describes the five international awards she scooped for Squashbox, her documentary about KZN Maskandi duo David ‘Qadasi’ Jenkins and Maqhinga ...

The event drew crowds from all over AbaQulusi Local Municipality, with people coming together to enjoy music, laughter and a braai. (Image by: Cloud1Graphics) Live Maskandi performances, local talent, ...