Viva Talks
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Conversations with Luyolo Yiba (2019 Idols Winner)
Interviews Play NowHailing from the Eastern Cape, 25 year old Luyolo Yiba was crowned the Idols SA Season 15 winner in a glittering awards ceremony hosted at Carnival City on Sunday 17th November 2019 and televised live to millions of Mzansi Magic viewers. This particular season of Idols SA saw the biggest volume of votes being cast, 186 million to be precise, over the duration of the competition, and trended in the number one position on social media every Sunday.
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Conversations with Siya Ngobo / Umlilo
Interviews Play NowSiya speaks to Viva Nation TV about his life and music specifically in the Queer community. Siya is a musician, reporter, fashionista and activist.
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Conversations with Kirk Whalum
Interviews Play NowAn intimate chat with Grammy Award winning artist Kirk Whalum.He shares his connection with South African and discusses his latest project "HUMANiTE". This project features fourteen artists from eight different countries.
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Conversations With Mi Casa
Interviews Play NowThe Viva Nation team caught up with Mi Casa to discuss their latest single Summertime; what they wish they knew when they started in the music industry and the legacy they're building nine years into their career.
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Get To Know: Black Harbour
Interviews Play NowRoss Harding is the lead singer of Black Harbour. Black Harbour have a very unique sound which they call dark blues. Ross gives a bit of insight to the genre as well as a bit of history of where it all began.
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Conversations with Khuli Chana
Interviews Play NowCatch up with the stars behind the music at the 2019 South African Music Awards which took place in Sun City.
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Conversations with Mandla Spikiri
Interviews Play NowCatch up with the stars behind the music at the 2019 South African Music Awards which took place in Sun City.
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Conversations with Holly Rey
Interviews Play NowCatch up with the stars behind the music at the 2019 South African Music Awards which took place in Sun City.
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Conversations with Emtee
Interviews Play NowMthembeni Ndevu, better known by his stage name Emtee, is a South African rapper. He is best known for his debut hit single, "Roll Up" among multiple hits that have made him a household name in the South African music industry. His debut album Avery was certified platinum by RISA on 1 July 2016. The Viva Nation team picked his brain about his career, his creative process and some advice he has for aspiring artists as well as the youth of South Africa.
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Conversations with Loyiso
Interviews Play NowFrom Idols to YouTube covers, Loyiso Gijana is ready to release his album following being signed by Ambitiouz Entertainment.
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Conversations with Sjava
Interviews Play NowJabulani Hadebe, known professionally as Sjava, is a South African singer, rapper, and actor. Born in Bergville, KwaZulu Natal, Sjava began his career as an actor in 2005, starring in several drama series' and films including uGugu no Andile.
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Conversations with Sibu Nzunza
Interviews Play NowSibu Nzuza is the latest artist to join South African popular indie label Ambitiouz Entertainment. The artist, who hails from KZN, was announced sometime last year and released the single "5 Minutes."
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Conversations with Dj Syrup & The Hillbrow Virgins
Interviews Play NowDJ and Rapper DJ Syrup dropped what fits to be called a masterpiece album titled Girls, God & The Gang, this year. The album consists of 12 outstanding songs including Sibas Kitchen a visual journey accompanying the album. Viva Nation TV sat down with DJ Syrup & The Hillbrow Virgins to discuss what inspired their stage names; who they're making music for and why it's important to rap your own rhymes.
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Conversations with Blaq Diamond
Interviews Play NowHailing from Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, Blaq Diamond has been making waves in the South African music industry with their hard to define fusion of Afro-pop and contemporary traditional sounds. The duo, made up of Ndu and Danya, have invigorated the South African music industry with their fresh take on Pop and Afro-pop. The Viva Nation team sat down with Blaq Diamond to discuss all things music and get some insight into their influences, inspirations and unique sound.
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Conversations with Kwela Tebza
Interviews Play NowKwela Tebza is a South African Kwela musical group of three brothers, Mpho, Tebogo, and Tshepo Lerole. They play penny whistles.
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Conversations with Thami Dish Part One
Interviews Play NowWe sit down with Thami Dish to discuss the 2018 Feather Awards as well as issues affecting the LGBTQ community in South Africa.
