Mabala Noise Entertainment presents The Donaldson Dam Annual Picnic Explosion taking place on 1 January 2017

Johannesburg, Thursday, 8 December 2016 – Entertainment powerhouse, Mabala Noise Entertainment, presents its signature event, The Donaldson Dam Annual Picnic Explosion taking place on Sunday, 1 January 2017 at the Donaldson Dam, Westonaria, Gauteng. The show starts at 12 noon till 2am the following morning. Doors open at 10am.

With a star studded line-up of some of SA’s hottest MCs and biggest musical acts of 2016, this is definitely an event not to be missed.  People interested in attending the show are encouraged to purchase tickets now to avoid disappointment as no tickets will be sold at the venue.

Tickets are available at your nearest Pick ‘N Pay or online at Webtickets here: https://www.webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid=1465708952

Ticket pricing is as follows:

Early Bird – R120

Second Phase – R150

VIP – R400

*Cooler boxes are allowed at R50 a cooler box. No glass bottles allowed.

The heavyweight line up for The Donaldson Dam Annual Picnic Explosion includes the likes of Somizi, Mbali and Kay Sibiya as MCs and performances by Nasty C, Riky Rick, AKA, Cassper Nyovest, Duboiz, LeAnne Dlamini, Gigi Lamayne, Mafikizolo, L’Vovo, Pro Kid, Letoya Makhene and Major League DJz just to mention a few.

This premium signature Mabala Noise Entertainment show will set the standard for New Year’s Day events to come and has a lot of surprises in store for people attending. 

Get your tickets now and start 2017 off with the best entertainment South Africa has to offer and educational messages.

*High resolution images available on request.

Connect with Mabala Noise:

Facebook: Mabala Noise (https://www.facebook.com/mabalanoise)

Twitter: @Mabala_Noise

Instagram: @Mabala_Noise

Website: www.mabalanoise.co.za

Contact:

For press enquiries – press@sapr.co.za / + 27 11 057 3123/ +27 79 556 9023

For general info – flabba@mabalanoise.co.za

Thee Legacy provide the sound track to the latest Simba Mapha TVC

Johannesburg, Thursday, 8 December 2016 – The inaugural winners of The Sing Off SA, Durban-based Isicathamiya group, Thee legacy, have collaborated with the iconic South African heritage brand, Simba, by providing the sound track to the latest Simba Mapha TVC with their chart topping hit single Wena Wedwa (MusicCraftMAN Mix), as Simba chips celebrates 60 years.

Watch the Simba Mapha TVC here: https://www.facebook.com/SimbaChips/videos/1295638113821298/

Thee Legacy’s collaboration with Simba comes shortly after being profiled by Apple Music globally as “Artists To Watch”. This opportunity provides Thee Legacy with a solid foundation to gain traction on the international stage.

Fast becoming the discovery of the year, Thee Legacy has had a strong presence on radio this year with their latest single, Wena Wedwa (MusicCraftMAN Mix), currently topping charts and on high rotation on radio stations such as Metro FM, Ukhozi FM and Thobela FM. This past week, Wena Wedwa (MusicCraftMAN Mix) featured at number #8 on the RAMS chart.

You can now hear Thee Legacy’s hit single, Wena Wedwa (MusicCraftMAN Mix), as the sound track to the Simba Mapha TVC which is centered on the joy of sharing. The word ‘Mapha’ is a South African phrase developed in the townships, born out of the humour of young kids meaning to share or to give. Thee Legacy’s Wena Wedwa (MusicCraftMAN Mix) is an appropriate soundtrack selection for this campaign as there is much love in the act of sharing.

“The fun new TVC adds a special twist to the Simba Mapha story that South Africans have grown to recognise and emulate,’’ shares Natasha Singh, Marketing Head of Snacks at PepsiCo. “We are also very excited to announce that the TVC showcases an original, fresh, upbeat track from a local rising band. Wena Wedwa (MusicCraftMAN Mix) from Thee Legacy is the ideal backdrop to the Mapha narrative, adding contemporary local flavour to Simba’s rich brand story.’’

South Africans were introduced to the Simba Mapha storyline in 2013 and the latest TVC builds on the success of this concept, reiterating the idea that “Some things are better when you Mapha”.

“We have grown up on Simba chips and never imagined that one day we would collaborate with this iconic brand. We are both proud and humbled that our single Wena Wedwa (MusicCraftMAN Mix) was selected for the Simba Mapha TVC. We’re looking forward to having all South Africans see the Simba Mapha TVC and relate to the TVC through our music” expresses Thee Legacy.

Wena Wedwa (MusicCraftMAN Mix) can be found on Thee Legacy’s self-titled debut album out now in stores and all major digital platforms. Thee Legacy have crafted a body of work that represents a contemporary take on Isicathamiya for a new millennium – produced by RJ Benjamin and Sam Soweto (of The Soil fame).

Make sure to get your album copy this festive season and enjoy South Africa’s newest five-member band with a fresh local sound that will resonate with all.

Purchase Thee Legacy’s album here: https://SonyMusicAfrica.lnk.to/B5Tdq

Connect with Thee Legacy:

Facebook: Thee Legacy SA (https://www.facebook.com/TheeLegacySA)

Twitter: @TheeLegacySA

Instagram: @TheeLegacySA

Contact:

For press enquiries – press@sapr.co.za / + 27 11 057 3123/ +27 79 556 9023

For bookings – bookings.za@sonymusic.com / +27 11 274 5000 / +27 72 854 6249

Toya Delazy moves away from her Pop Star status and set to perform with her UK band in Bassline, Johannesburg, 4 November 2016

Johannesburg, Tuesday, 1 November 2016 – Multi-award winning South African artist, Toya Delazy, has had rave reviews from her unprecedented Rocking The City Africa tour which saw her present her new more mature and sophisticated sound with her full live band from the UK in cities such as Lusaka, Windhoek, Zanzibar, Harare and this Sunday in Nairobi alongside Kenyan superstar Octopizzo, before coming home and having her penultimate show in Johannesburg on 4 November 2016 and final show in Cape Town on 11 November 2016.

Read Toya Delazy’s candid account of her new sound here: https://www.facebook.com/toyadelazy/posts/1508263832522653

Join Toya Delazy and her Warriors in Johannesburg and witness her new sound and best performance ensemble to date:

Date: Friday, 4 November 2016

Time: Doors open at 7pm

Supporting Acts: Moonchild Sanelly | Klutch Kollective | TCIYF (punk band from Soweto recently featured on The Fader)

Tickets are available at Computicket from R100 here: https://goo.gl/HwOaXI

Unapologetic about her new sound, it has taken Toya Delazy a year to build up her new show to the international level that it is now. Without the pressure to conform to what people know Toya Delazy to be; and being a faceless person in the UK, Toya Delazy has been able to push her own boundaries and focus on the art form of her music where she accepts herself and doesn’t try imitate anyone else. South Africans are in for a treat for a never seen before live performance production from Toya Delazy, no backtrack or backup, just pure live music straight from her soul.

All South Africans are encouraged to watch Toya Delazy’s last two shows of her Rocking The City Africa tour. Toya Delazy fans will be pleased with her new transition and many new fans are sure to be born from this tour.

Watch some highlights of Toya Delazy’s Rocking The City Africa tour below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEotVhQUbBA

https://www.facebook.com/toyadelazy/videos/1505726192776417/

https://www.facebook.com/toyadelazy/videos/1472158182799885/

Connect with Toya Delazy:

Facebook: Toya Delazy (https://www.facebook.com/toyadelazy)

Twitter: @ToyaDelazy

Instagram: @ToyaDelazy

Website: www.delazy.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTHMm3OdQgc

Contact:

For press enquiries – press@sapr.co.za / + 27 11 057 3123 / +27 79 556 9023

For bookings – bookings@delazy.com / +27 81 531 2521 (SA) / +44 747 864 4399 (UK)

Yung Swiss set to drop new hit single The High this Friday, 4 November 2016

Johannesburg, Tuesday, 1 November 2016 – South Africa’s newest game changer and David Genaro hit maker, Yung Swiss, is set to release his highly awaited smash single titled The High, this Friday, 4 November 2016.

The new single, The High, hooks you from the opening beat, before dropping into what will fast become a dance floor banger as Yung Swiss continues to show his versatility as a rapper.

Currently on the hook of DJ Speedsta’s smash hit single, Mayo, which recently took the coveted number #1 spot on the Metro FM Top 40 chart and fresh off the heels of his latest track Locked Up which features African power house from Cameroon, Stanley Enow; Yung Swiss is proving to be an artist to be reckoned with in the South African music industry.

The High produced by Playground Productions is Yung Swiss’ first single from his highly anticipate EP, Bottom Baby, scheduled to drop this November.

Yung Swiss entered the music industry with his first commercial single last year and has been dominating radio airways ever since. Yung Swiss’ I Love It featuring Reason made the hip hop industry take notice of him receiving nationwide radio airplay on platforms such as 5FM and YFM.

The rapper recently joined forces with power house brand Palladium Boots for his first ever endorsement deal, with numerous other endorsements to be announced soon.

Known for his insane hooks and impeccably-delivery of verses, the South African music industry and fans can expect a lot more from Yung Swiss. Make sure to request Yung Swiss’ new single The High on your favourite radio stations and follow him on social media for more updates on his upcoming EP.

 

Yung Swiss

Connect with Yung Swiss:

Facebook: Yung Swiss Pgp (https://www.facebook.com/yungswisspgp)

Twitter: @YungSwissPgp

Instagram: @YungSwissPgp

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqr_ua1FyB0

Contact:

For press enquiries – press@sapr.co.za / + 27 11 057 3123 / +27 79 556 9023

For bookings – bookings@playgroundproductions.co.za / +27 61 641 4805 

Terry Pheto takes center stage at the London premiere of A United Kingdom

Johannesburg, Friday, 7 October 2016 – South Africa’s Leading Lady, Terry Pheto, showed us just why she is a leading lady as she stole the show and took center stage at the prestigious BFI London Film Festival where her latest international feature film, A United Kingdom, opened up the 60^th annual festival this past Wednesday, 5 October 2016.

A United Kingdom depicts the true story of Seretse Khama and Terry Pheto plays the role of his sister, Naledi Khama.

Starring alongside a star studded cast with the likes of David Oyelowo (Selma), Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl), Jack Davenport (Pirates of the Caribbean), Tom Felton (Harry Potter), Arnold Oceng (Adulthood), Jack Lowden (’71) and Laura Carmichael (Downton Abbey), Terry Pheto stood out at the BFI London Film Festival being described by the UK’s Daily Mail as:

“Stunning: Terry Pheto stole the show in a vibrant patterned dress with statement puffball sleeves”

and

“Centre of attention: The screen star commanded attention in her beautiful dress as she made her way down the red carpet”

Terry Pheto commanded just as much attention at the recent Botswana premiere of A United Kingdom and her recent South African Of The Year nomination and BET A-List honour, as South Africa’s most influential actress, are highly appropriate.

Visit Terry Pheto’s Facebook Fan page for more pictures on her recent A United Kingdom premieres: https://www.facebook.com/TerryPheto

To vote for Terry Pheto for South African Of The Year:

·         SMS SATY 5 to 43043 or

·         Email SATY 5 to satyvoting@ann7.com

Connect with Terry Pheto:

Facebook: Terry Pheto (https://www.facebook.com/TerryPheto)

Twitter: @TerryPheto

Instagram: @TerryPheto

Connect with Leading Lady Productions:

Twitter: @LeadingLadyProd

Instagram: @LeadingLadyProductions

Contact:

For press enquires – press@sapr.co.za / + 27 11 057 3123 / +27 79 556 9023

For bookings – hello@sapr.co.za / + 27 11 057 3123 / +27 79 556 9023

Athi releases debut single Pretty BumBum featuring Patoranking

Johannesburg, Tuesday, 4 October 2016 – There’s a new songstress in town and if her debut single is anything to go by, she isn’t here to play. Athenkosi Zintle Mgoqo, simply known as Athi, has just released her debut single titled Pretty BumBum featuring multi-award winning Nigerian heavy weight musician, Patoranking.

Listen to Athi’s Pretty BumBum ft Patoranking here: https://soundcloud.com/officialathi/pretty-bum-bum-feat-patoranking

Purchase Athi’s Pretty BumBum ft Patoranking on iTunes here: https://itun.es/za/IH_lfb?i=1160772119

Download Athi’s Pretty BumBum ft Patoranking for FREE here: https://www.datafilehost.com/d/2e3d8675

Athi’s Pretty BumBum featuring Patoranking debuted on YFM this past Friday on the popular AfricanBoomBoxx feature by DJ Sabby on the station’s #TheBestDrive show to a great reception where Athi was also interviewed.

Having studied a double major in Music Live Performance as well as Screen Acting at AFDA (School of Film, Television and Live performance), this Eastern Cape born beauty is proving that there is more to her than her good looks topping her class amongst the other striving musicians both local and international.

Athi developed a love for singing and performing at a very young age, entering singing competitions and being cast in lead roles in high school musicals. Athi has over the years being cultivating her craft and with her signing to Dutch Dream Records, Athi intends on releasing music that will make the country stand up and take notice.

Athi’s Pretty BumBum featuring Patoranking is an Afro Beat Dancehall infused track that will have massive appeal on the continent and shows Athi’s versatility as an artist who specialises in the music genres of RnB Pop, Pop and Electro Dance Pop.

Currently, Athi is in studio recording follow on singles and fans can expect more heavy weight collaborations featuring the likes of Davido this summer.

Keep posted to Athi’s social media platforms for info on the music video release of Pretty BumBum featuring Patoranking as well as more info on her new music to be released.

Connect with Athi:

Facebook: Athi (https://www.facebook.com/athiddr)

Twitter: @Official_Athi

Instagram: @OfficialAthi

Website: www.dutchdreamsrecords.com

Contact:

For press enquiries – press@sapr.co.za / + 27 11 057 3123/ +27 79 556 9023

For bookings – athibookings@dutchdreamsrecords.com / +27 72 934 3550

Relebogile Mabotja takes on 702’s Early Breakfast from 03h00 to 06h00

Johannesburg, Friday, 30 September 2016 – From October, early morning risers in Gauteng can start their weekdays with SAFTA and SAMA award winning actress and singer, presenter, producer, musical director, composer, publisher, business woman and newly appointed youngest SAMRO board member ever, Relebogile Mabotja, who takes on 702’s Early Breakfast from 03h00 to 06h00 starting this coming Monday, 3 October 2016.

Relebogile Mabotja has been hosting various overnight slots at 702 for the past 18 months, honing her craft as a talk radio presenter. She will bring her vivacious personality and a keen interest in social dynamics to the fore as she engages with the growing number of listeners who are tuning in earlier and earlier.

“Relebogile brings her big personality and her own following to early mornings,” said 702 station manager Thabisile Mbete. “We think she will connect well with audiences and has the energy to help wake up Gauteng.”

Relebogile Mabotja says she is ecstatic to be taking over the Early Breakfast show and getting people started on their mornings on a positive note. “I am looking forward to having conversations – from light to meaningful - and sharing ideas about moving our communities and country forward.”

With 13 years in the media industry, Relebogile Mabotja continues to make strides of note. Having taken a step behind the scenes with her media company, Lebotja Media, playing a crucial role on many of SA’s loved TV shows such as Afro Café, Making Moves, Sunday Chillas, etv's I Love South Africa, Koze Kuse and SABC 1's Mzansi Insider just to mention a few, Relebogile Mabotja comes to the forefront again with her new radio show and her fans are sure to enjoy connecting with her again.

Make sure to tune into Relebogile Mabotja’s first official show as the host of 702’s Early Breakfast this Monday, 3 October 2016.

Relebogile Mabotja

Connect with Relebogile:

Facebook: Relebogile Mabotja (https://www.facebook.com/ReleMabotja)

Twitter: @RelebogileM

Instagram: @Relebogile

Contact:

For press enquires – press@sapr.co.za  / + 27 11 057 3123/ +27 79 556 9023

For bookings – info@lebotja.com

Yung Swiss drops new heat Locked Up ft Stanley Enow

Johannesburg, Wednesday, 28 September 2016 – David Genaro hit maker, Yung Swiss, is back at it again this time with a single that is surely going to take the continent by storm titled Locked Up. Yung Swiss teams up with African power house from Cameroon, Stanley Enow, on a joint that is already making waves on the continent.

Download Yung Swiss’s Locked Up featuring Stanley Enow here: https://goo.gl/OBbViO

Stream Yung Swiss’s Locked Up featuring Stanley Enow here: https://goo.gl/FDU3UU

Known for his insane hooks on tracks, extremely talented rapper, singer and songwriter from Rosettenville, Johannesburg, is determined to have the industry on lock and that’s literally because he keeps dropping one hit after the other.

Although Locked Up sounds completely different from his previous singles, Yung Swiss looks to raise the bar with this single as he shows his diverse music capabilities and makes in roads across the continent whilst growing his street cred locally.

With the high competition going on in the South African hip hop industry, Yung Swiss doesn't seem to be phased by the rivalry as he is riding in his own lane and doing so very comfortably.

Yung Swiss entered the music industry with his first commercial single last year and has been dominating the radio airways ever since. Yung Swiss’s I Love It featuring Reason made the hip hop industry take notice of him receiving nationwide radio airplay on platforms such as 5FM and YFM. However, no one saw Yung Swiss’s follow on single, David Genaro, coming. The track garnered nationwide popularity and the attention of local drama series, Rhythm City, to which the single has become somewhat of a theme song being aired multiple times during the screening of credits, pre and post the TV drama series.

Watch Yung Swiss’s David Genaro Remix music video featuring DJ Speedsta, Reason & Ginger Trill here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqr_ua1FyB0

Currently featuring on DJ Speedsta’s Mayo track, Yung Swiss has no shortage of hooks and the South Africa music industry and fans alike can expect a lot more from him.

Make sure to request Yung Swiss’s Locked Up featuring Stanley Enow on your favourite radio stations.

Connect with Yung Swiss:

Facebook: Yung Swiss Pgp (https://www.facebook.com/yungswisspgp)

Twitter: @YungSwissPgp

Instagram: @YungSwissPgp

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqr_ua1FyB0

Contact:

For press enquiries – press@sapr.co.za / + 27 11 057 3123 / +27 79 556 9023

For bookings – playg808@gmail.com / +27 61 641 4805 

Økuntakinte releases his highly anticipated Melanin Girls Remix single ft Moonchild Sanelly

Johannesburg, Tuesday, 27 September 2016 – 20 year old UK born, Ghanaian EDM musician, Økuntakinte, launches his Melanin Girls Remix single today in South Africa following the highly successful debut single release in Ghana earlier this year. Økuntakinte’s highly anticipated Melanin Girls Remix features South African rising star Moonchild Sanelly who is  making a mark in the local music scene with her recent move to Johannesburg and new hit collaborations.

Music is indeed a universal language and music connoisseurs would appreciate this poetic blend of voices from polar sides of the continent that come together harmoniously to create good music.

Purchase Økuntakinte’s Melanin Girls Remix ft Moonchild Sanelly on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/album/melanin-girls-feat.-moonchild/id1146765040

Listen to Økuntakinte’s Melanin Girls Remix ft Moonchild Sanelly on here: https://soundcloud.com/okuntakinte/melanin-girls-re-mix-ft-moonchild-sanelly

Økuntakinte’s Melanin Girls single release was accompanied by a campaign that caught the attention of the likes of BBC and is believed to be Ghana’s most engaging social media campaign to date having trended on social media for four consecutive days.

Make sure to keep posted to Økuntakinte’s social media platforms for details on the release of his Melanin Girls SA campaign where competition participants stand a chance to win a cash price of R7 000.

Økuntakinte’s Melanin Girls Remix ft Moonchild Sanelly will be released on SA radio this week. In the meantime be the first to get your hands on the #MelaninGirlsRemix single. Below are some links:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/album/melanin-girls-feat.-moonchild/id1146765040

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7JeS6RnakD4gzunOIJERHH

Deezer: http://www.deezer.com/track/130536988

Tidal: www.tidal.com/track/64174242  

MTN CallerTunez: SMS 4906905 to 30180

Connect with Økuntakinte:

Facebook: Økuntakinte (https://www.facebook.com/%C3%98KUNTAKINTE-153793041667188)

Twitter: @Okuntakinte

Instagram: @Okuntakinte

Website: www.okuntakinte.com

Contact:

For press enquiries – press@sapr.co.za / + 27 11 057 3123/ +27 79 556 9023

For bookings – emailokuntakinte@gmail.com / +23350 000 5597

Vth Season Press Statement "We anticipate an apology from Black Coffee to the young man"

Johannesburg, Monday, 26 September 2016 ­ - The Vth Season confirms that one of our employees, Tshiamo Letshwene, who serves as a Road Manager, was involved in an altercation with Black Coffee this past weekend at the DSTV iRock Festival in Limpopo whilst Road Managing AKA and his band.

We are very surprised and disappointed to hear of the violent reaction by Black Coffee towards Tshiamo which was unexpected and unwarranted. Tshiamo is more shocked than injured. We admire and hold Black Coffee in high regard but his actions on Saturday night have let us down especially for Tshiamo who is a fan and considers Black Coffee a role model.

AKA was not late for his performance at the DSTV iRock Festival in Limpopo as media and event goers have reported. As an Agency, it is very important for us to be professional at all times with all our stakeholders. Three weeks ago we requested a performance time change for AKA to which the event organisers agreed and confirmed. We wanted to ensure that there was enough travel time for AKA and his band as they had another event prior to the DSTV iRock Festival and a private jet was chartered to ensure they got to Limpopo at the quickest possible time.

It is unheard of and highly unprofessional for an artist to have squabbles with another artist or his team members about performance line up details. Disputes should be addressed directly with the event organisers to which they would have been able to confirm to Black Coffee that they advised AKA’s band to set up at that particular time. AKA and his band were willing to wait to perform after Black Coffee’s set but were instructed to go on as planned. We cannot attest to whether or not Black Coffee was informed prior to Saturday night about the changes with his timeslot, but he had no business arguing with and then slapping Tshiamo.

For an artist that has been in the music industry for the amount of years that Black Coffee has, his actions on Saturday night don’t speak to the brand magnitude of what we know Black Coffee to be. His actions were ignorant, distasteful and not of someone level headed or mature. We applaud Tshiamo for keeping his cool and being professional throughout the altercation especially seeing that the anger and violence was misplaced.

“It's completely unacceptable for Black Coffee to have hit someone. We thought he was a gentleman and a professional. I'm sure he has something to say about his despicable and inexcusable action but in the meantime we anticipate an apology from Black Coffee to the young man” expresses Benza, Managing Director, Vth Season Talent and Entertainment Marketing Agency.

*High resolution images available on request.

Connect with Vth Season:

Twitter: @vthseason

Instagram: @vthseason

Website: www.vthseason.com  

Contact:

For press enquires – press@sapr.co.za / + 27 11 057 3123/ +27 79 556 9023

For general enquiries – admin@vthseason.com / +27 11 234 9007/ +27 82 902 2770