Smash's Hot Take: Covid-19 caused SA music to level up

In this episode of Smash’s Hot Take, we explore how COVID-19 reshaped South Africa’s music scene forever. From empty stages to viral hits, the pandemic pushed artists online and helped Amapiano and local talent explode globally.

Now, in the post-COVID era, we ask: is SA music still evolving or just riding the wave that began in lockdown? 

Smash's Hot Take: Covid-19 caused SA music to level up
In this episode of Smash&rsquo;s Hot Take, we explore how COVID-19 reshaped South Africa&rsquo;s music scene forever. From empty stages to viral hits, the pandemic pushed artists online and helped Amapiano and local talent explode globally.
Now, in the post-COVID era, we ask: is SA music still evolving or just riding the wave that began in lockdown?&nbsp;

Smash Afrika Weekends is your ultimate afternoon escape – fast-paced, bold, cheeky, and unapologetically fun. Airing weekends from 14:00 to 17:00, it’s the perfect mix of funky beats, and non-stop interaction to keep your afternoons moving. The show dives into everything from the latest news and trends to real issues affecting young South Africans. Whether it’s mental health, unemployment, the ups and downs of social media, or navigating the modern fast-paced lifestyle.

Smash Afrika Weekends is your ultimate afternoon escape &ndash; fast-paced, bold, cheeky, and unapologetically fun. Airing weekends from 14:00 to 17:00, it&rsquo;s the perfect mix of funky beats, and non-stop interaction to keep your afternoons moving. The show dives into everything from the latest news and trends to real issues affecting young South Africans. Whether it&rsquo;s mental health, unemployment, the ups and downs of social media, or navigating the modern fast-paced lifestyle.

Kea is a multifaceted radio personality who describes herself as a voice that speaks to and represents young women.

Smash Afrika Weekends

Smash Afrika Weekends is your ultimate afternoon escape – fast-paced, bold, cheeky, and unapologetically fun. Airing weekends from 14:00 to 17:00, it’s the perfect mix of funky beats, and non-stop interaction to keep your afternoons moving.
The show dives into everything from the latest news and trends to real issues affecting young South Africans. Whether it’s mental health, unemployment, the ups and downs of social media, or navigating the modern fast-paced lifestyle.

Smash Afrika Weekends is your ultimate afternoon escape &ndash; fast-paced, bold, cheeky, and unapologetically fun. Airing weekends from 14:00 to 17:00, it&rsquo;s the perfect mix of funky beats, and non-stop interaction to keep your afternoons moving. The show dives into everything from the latest news and trends to real issues affecting young South Africans. Whether it&rsquo;s mental health, unemployment, the ups and downs of social media, or navigating the modern fast-paced lifestyle.

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Global superstar Tyla continues her unstoppable rise with the release of her new single “Is It Love”, marking another bold step towards her upcoming studio album. Following recent hits like “She Did It Again” featuring Zara Larsson and the hit “Chanel”, she proves once again that no one is working harder in global pop right now.

Global superstar Tyla continues her unstoppable rise with the release of her new single &ldquo;Is It Love&rdquo;, marking another bold step towards her upcoming studio album. Following recent hits like &ldquo;She Did It Again&rdquo; featuring Zara Larsson and the hit &ldquo;Chanel&rdquo;, she proves once again that no one is working harder in global pop right now.

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We’re celebrating fathers who are making an impact both in their industries and at home. We speak to Siya “Slikour” Metane, a pioneer in South African hip hop and digital culture, about fatherhood, legacy, and what it means to raise a child while building a platform that uplifts others.

We&rsquo;re celebrating fathers who are making an impact both in their industries and at home. We speak to Siya &ldquo;Slikour&rdquo; Metane, a pioneer in South African hip hop and digital culture, about fatherhood, legacy, and what it means to raise a child while building a platform that uplifts others.

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This Father’s Day, Dads of the Game celebrates the men making an impact in their industries while showing up at home. We chat to Kagiso Lediga ,comedian, writer, producer and director, about fatherhood, the kind of dad he is, and the lessons raising a child has taught him.

This Father&rsquo;s Day,&nbsp;Dads of the Game celebrates the men making an impact in their industries while showing up at home. We chat to Kagiso Lediga ,comedian, writer, producer and director, about fatherhood, the kind of dad he is, and the lessons raising a child has taught him.

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