Mzansi Avenue

Pop Essentials: Met My Match by Say Now is Hot Pink Seductive Done Right... Promotional Photo. Cred: @SayNow on X Released on 18 September 2026. Co-written by PinkPantheress.   It's a record that truly sounds dirty and delicious, it packs a pop you haven't heard on the radio in a while. Reminiscent of Britney Spears classic hits, the song kicks off hot, as Amelia opens up with a menacing confidence, Maddie 's pre-chorus is a highlight that gives you a daring delicacy as it builds up with an iconic delivery and gives you the grandest chorus that's catchy, call in Mike Tyson because they knock it out in heels as it's a showstopper fresh off the rhythm with Yssy 's ad-libs that bring in fun, flirtatious and spicy energy.  Rebellious lyrics, seductive energy and intimately unapologetic, it's more of I know you can't be tamed and so am I, forget painting the town red, they're setting it on fire and looking hot while doing it. Who'd dar...

Artist On Feature: Ofentse Mashike - Spotlight, Noticing The Performance. Get to know the talent behind the magic,Ofentse discovered his love for music while young and started strutting to the rhythm that has him moving like the world's greatest dancer, passion and dedication play a role in this young producer's life, an ear for music and taste make the palette all the more pleasurable, he wants to keep trap music alive with passion and a kick, it's definitely going to be a goal! Let's get to it: Who is Ofentse Mashike? Ofentse: Johannes Ofentse Mashike, currently 32 years old, is a male from  South Africa, Mabopane. He is ambitious  and a hard worker that is motivated by music as a pursuit of his career,he lives with a single mom, parents are divorced by the way, he's very passionate about his craft more especially when it comes to computer systems and music also a content creator and loves developing ideas, steps into being a community builder. He is a...

Avenue Music: The Babes Are Back! and Dealing with a "Ghost". PhotoCred: @Sugababes On Instagram  After dropping Jungle . Shook & Weeds they went awfully quiet, everyone was excited for their new era but unfortunately a pause came and things seemed pretty uncertain for Keisha , Siobhan & Mutya who have went through hell and back over legal issues over the band name and given the history of the group as different look lineups were formed till an indefinite hiatus.  Things changed when they started teasing new music again and their socials with a gorgeous bright yet mustardy yellow to kickoff the long awaited new era, the last lengthy project was 2022's The Lost Tapes which suffered delays as well but was truly worth the wait, with songs such as Today , Flatline , Boys & Victory .  Ghost comes in as the fourth single, darker, mature and absolutely unapologetic very electric and almost gives you a hypnotic vibe with it's opening beats as Mut...

Monday Music Motivation: Bye by Ariana Grande, The It's Over Party Starter! Ariana Grande . PhotoCred: @arianagrande on IG Ariana Grande is moving on in a happier beat, uptempo disco-funk song that pops out of a bad relationship as she packs up to end a sad story for brighter, sun shiny days. This record is from her 6th studio album eternal sunshine (2024).  It gives the glam and extravagant instrumentation as if she's dancing her way to a new beginning, roses are blooming and she's singing "so I grab my stuff, Courtney just pulled up in the driveway it's time" after many attempts to save the relationship she eventually realised it's a pointless rescue for dead ends know no resuscitation. Usually endings are bitter, yet this one feels like a celebration. Written and Produced by Ariana, Max Martin & ILYA .  Official Artwork. This could've been another "screw you or I'll jump you in a corner" type of record yet...

Avenue Music: JISOO - Click, a Love that Presses the Right Buttons and Connects two Hearts! PhotoCred: @Sooyaa__ on Instagram    A new era and the BlackPink member is giving us all the right kind of feels, the song is sensual, cautious, playful and gives you a romance that is truly riveting, two people fighting what they can't resist; Love.  Writers & Composers: Jisoo, Caroline Ailin, Nolan Lambroza (Sir Nolan), Simon Wilcox, and Simon Says. Producers: Sir Nolan and Simon Says "This isn't gonna work I know, you flirt with everyone, I know" JISOO sings as she opens the record highly dismissive and alert yet somehow the connection has her twisting her word play and ready to embrace a love that has all the warning signs in Bold. Being more than friends is the right fit for this pair, they are a combination that clicks and gives access to a love they both can't deny. Official Artwork.  With a strong build, the song builds up like one treadi...

Avenue Music: Romantique is a Fun-esque Fix this Love by Knocking on Desire's Doorstep!  PhotoCred: @Lady_Zamar on X It first strings you in with such an allure of intimacy as if the bride has stepped into the scene before transitioning to an opening verse that steps to love with each beat and builds up to like a sweetheart writing Cupid a letter for the one who'll sweep her away to Paris. The I wanna fall for you, I Eiffel for you (see what we did there?) how can such a beautiful song make me feel so good and yet so sad? It captures the essence of "I wanna make it work, fight for this love and keep the spark alive" she acknowledges she has the diamonds and the glitter but misses the connection they once had. It sounds so romantic because she's bringing that energy into the effort. A lover in true action! Official Artwork  Lady Zamar has a desire and asks her man to take her to the city of love hoping he'll fall for her, it's an eye...

Mzansi On Notice: Sibusiso Mdluli - Empowering The Kids of Tomorrow and Developing Today!  This institute is doing a remarkable work, especially in a small town such as Acornhoek where opportunities are limited, a game changer and added advantage to enhance and improve students capabilities. We sat down with Sibusiso Mdluli who gave us the details and more.  Welcome to Mzansi Avenue thank you for joining us and how are You? Who is Sibusiso Mdluli and what does he do? Sbu: I'm a young man born and bred in Mpumalanga, in a town called Acornhoek, specifically in a small village called Brenda. I'm a passionate science enthusiast. I’m also the founder of the Acornhoek Institute for Science and Technology (AIST), an organisation dedicated to improving Mathematics and Science education and providing digital skills training for rural youth. Additionally, I'm the founder of a startup company called ANTIGRAVITY, which I’m building with my long-time friend and collaborator...

Artist On Feature: Veekay Music on Exploring Maskandi, Growing up in a Music Setting and Sounding His Signature Note! Veekay is truly a vocal force with the personality that says he's humble and has heart. From award nominations to empowering others, he never stops the thrive isn't a thrill chase but a passion, a poise and position of great accomplishments making a statement that "yeah it's possible", Michael Jackson is one of his influences and he's moonwalking the dancefloor, putting on performance of a lifetime.   And this is Part 1 of the interview, to be continued but here's what went down:  Welcome to Mzansi Avenue  Thank You for Joining Us  How are You? Veekay: Thank you for having me, I'm all good thanx and I trust you're doing well as well. My name is Veekay real name Vusumzi Khumalo from Mahikeng in the North West Province. I'm an award nominated vocalist, songwriter, music producer, performer, audio engineer and founder ...

Pop Essentials: Can't Fake It by Freya Skye, Teen Heartbreak Sounds So Good! Official Artwork. Hollywood Records  I'm not even sad about it, maybe just bitter  I'm not even mad about it maybe a little ... - Freya sings on the verses.  It's charged up and sounds all too familiar like a Hit of course. Freya is opening up on this record, reminiscing and questioning how the relationship went from a dream she couldn't wait for every night to dreading bedtime because it has turned into a nightmare, sonically it's very fresh pop rock with teen energy, she reminds me of Avril Lavigne in a way. The song never gets dull it has replay value and is well written and has a very polished production. The guitar driven verses are so nostalgic and it also gives us an almost updated version of Since You've Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson, big pipes to fill and Freya sounds so much at home, young as she is, she's definitely in control and a powerhouse in the making ...

Star Of The Month: Pastor TD Rikhotso - Pioneer In Prayer & One Prominent Voice in Ministry  A Published Author, Pastor, one of a kind vocalist enriched with wisdom who serves God and gives insight that definitely isn't a surface level experience - it gives you clarity and exposes hidden operations, think of a full on step by step recipe of how to break bad habits and the hidden clauses set up by the enemy. Founder of the Jehu Tribe so much has been accomplished in accordance with God's will.  Welcome to Mzansi Avenue  Thank you for joining us  Who is Pastor Rikhotso and what does He do? Pastor TD: PS TD, is a Christian brother in the Lord. Born again believer in Christ. Ordained Minister of the gospel under Apostle PS Ndlovu of Rehoboth Christ International ministries in Timbavati. What's your earliest childhood memory of experiencing God's work in your life? Pastor TD: When I was 16 years old I picked up a small booklet written ' how to receive th...

Actor Appreciation: Kgomotso Christopher - Massive and Incomparable Industry Contributions. Fine art, that's truly gorgeous in storytelling.  @Kgomotso_christopher on IG @kgomotso_christopher on IG She is a South African favourite (married to Calvin Christopher & holds an MFA from Columbia University).  Best known as Katlego Sibeko on Isidingo: The Need where she portrayed the wife of Jefferson Sibeko (Vusi Kunene)  who was sneaky, conniving and cut throat, often siding with him till their marriage hit the banks and sunk, Katlego Sibeko was ambiguous and transitioned into a more loveable character as the story progressed, her feud with Lincoln (Lindani Nkosi) and also her steamy love affair with Calvin Xavier (Maurice Paige) were electric.  She went on to star as Yvonne Thebe-Langa on etv's long running soap opera Scandal! Giving us a campy character with comedic tones, fashion statements, schooled for scheming and a charm you can't deny, ...

Avenue Music: DJ Tuxedo Stuns wíth new single ft. 1KingTshepo & MaHeavy - Number Number  Tsoanelo David Moleko aka DJ Tuxedo  Tsoanelo David Moleko better known as DJ Tuxedo has released his debut single and took to social media to share his excitement. We give this Kickstarter a review and here's what we had to say: It's club ready, atmospheric and fills the room with charisma so everybody takes the invitation to start moving in synch with the beat. It boasts of a good time and gives you African flavour, we appreciate that while it nearly sounds like a classic DJ mix with an oozing intro the steady pace is catchy until an unexpected transition. I was expecting vocals, that's what I anticipated the most yet I appreciate the scattered ad-libs or chants, it adds a nice element to it. Yesterday Tuxedo celebrated his birthday and we say cheer on, cheer on to many more dance Stompers 🥳  We give it a 3.9/5 stars, it's a solid debut.  Download l...

Entertainment Avenue: Beyond The Gates - Vanessa McBride Out Of Control? @Lauren_Buglioli on Instagram    She tossed away the apron, definitely not tucking the kids to bed or making dinner, no she wants to be part of the card, played and treated like a queen though her heart may soon be broken.   Vanessa McBride (portrayed by Lauren Buglioli )  Joey Armstrong ( Jon Lindstrom) When she first met Joey she enjoyed his company but was cautious and read him like an open book, often outsmarting him and giving a far better bet than his initial gamble yet now it seems she's not just lovesick, like a moth to a flame; kids don't don't take off to the sky without caution because 'Nessa is high up in cloud 9 that she has no idea of the eventual life threatening fall. Everyone is showing her the red for danger in Joey but she sees hearts and roses, it feels like she found comfort in the wrong arms or is (he) keeping her closer like a dealer with their fa...

Entertainment Avenue: Descendants - Wicked Wonderland, a Royal Brawl and Alarm Sounding Stakes!  Movie still featuring Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker as Red & Chloe Charming./ Disney  The 5th installment of Disney's hit franchise which also has had animated shorts and films wins yet again after mixed reviews to Rise Of Red (2024), they had big shoes to fill and a lot to make up for, going down the rabbit hole never seems like a good idea unless you're Alice of course and this time around we deal with the consciences of time travel and alterations to suit our own selfish needs and how the change isn't personal it rewrites destiny, affecting those around us as Red soon had a rude awakening.  She and Chloe now best friends realize life is different and it unsettled them because they were only trying to do the right thing and Max Hatter holds the Queen of Hearts prisoner with a quest to find the pocket watch, having witnessed what our delightful duo did in the...

THE EVIDENCE OF A NEW THING! TEXT: [NKJV] ISAIAH 43:19 "Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert." God is a God of new beginnings. He delights in bringing His children into seasons of transformation, restoration, and supernatural breakthroughs. Regardless of what your past has been, God is never limited by your previous experiences, failures, disappointments, or delays. When He declares that He will do a new thing, He is announcing a divine intervention that changes the course of your life and ushers you into a fresh season of His glory. The promise in today's scripture is not merely about making improvements to old situations; it is about God introducing something fresh, extraordinary, and beyond human expectation. He specializes in making impossible situations become testimonies. He creates roads where there are no paths and causes rivers to flow in places that hav...