Viva Talks
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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.
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Conversations with Thami Dish Part Two
Interviews Play NowWe sit down with Thami Dish to discuss the 2018 Feather Awards as well as issues affecting the LGTBI community in South Africa
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Conversations with Yvonne Chaka Chaka
Interviews Play NowYvonne Chaka Chaka, who really needs no introduction, is an internationally recognised South African singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, humanitarian and teacher. The Viva Nation team was lucky enough to have a sit down with the Princess of Africa in which she discussed her work as a UNICEF ambassador, her legacy in the South African music industry and the wisdom she's gained in her extraordinary life.
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Conversations with Chaka Khan
Interviews Play NowYvette Marie Stevens, better known by her stage name Chaka Khan, is an American singer, songwriter and musician. Her career has spanned nearly five decades, beginning in the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the funk band Rufus. Khan received public attention for her vocals and image.
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Conversations with Richard Bona
Interviews Play NowRichard Bona is a virtuoso Cameroonian Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist.
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Conversations with Steve Kekana
Interviews Play NowSteve Kekana is a South African singer songwriter. Kekana lost his sight at age five and attended a school for the blind in Pietersburg. During the school years, he nurtured his love for singing, and became a member of amateur groups during the teenage years.
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Conversations with The Soweto Gospel Choir
Interviews Play NowSoweto Gospel Choir was formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music. The choir draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto. The choir is dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world.
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Conversations with Walter Wanyanya
Interviews Play NowWalter started playing bass guitar at the age of 15 under the guidance and help of the music team at Celebration Church in Harare Zimbabwe. He went on to play for Celebration Choir and was involved in many aspects in music including tours to America and the region.
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Conversations with Sho Madjozi
Interviews Play NowMaya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif, known professionally as Sho Madjozi, is a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, actress and poet. Regarded as one of the best performers in Africa, Madjozi incorporates the Tsonga culture through her music and public image.