Danilo Acquisto

South African artist Skys a Blu returns with Closer, her first single of the year. Formerly known as Kyla Nicole, she’s a Johannesburg-born singer-songwriter whose sound is as fluid and emotive as her journey. She chats to Danilo Acquisto about her musical journey and what to expect from her in 2025. 

CPUT Spokesperson, Lauren Kansley, chats to Danilo Acquisto about what is happening at Open Day and why someone should attend it instead of looking at information online. She also shares more details about the application process for 2026, which opens very soon. 

Melani-Ann Hara, Student Development Officer at CPUT, chats with Danilo Acquisto about The Student Experience at their university. She is also joined by two student ambassadors who give us a first-hand account of what being a CPUT student is like. 

Jamie-Lee Sexton makes a powerful return with a high-energy reimagining of the iconic 90s hit“Missing”by Everything but the Girl. She chats to Danilo Acquisto about how she breathes new life into a timeless classic and what to expect from her in the coming year. 

After making his way into the top 5 (number 4 to be exact), Danilo Acquisto and the team chats to Chad Saaiman about his song "Midnight". He also gets a special visit from Danilo's grandmother who is a BIG fan of the local superstar. 

Cape Town’s very own Jeremy Loops is back with Feathers and Stone , a powerful and deeply personal album. Known for his ability to craft melodies that feel like a conversation with the soul, he chats to Danilo Acquisto about how the album is a harmonious blend of contrasts: light and shadow, weight and lift, feathers and stone. He also shares more how he will be performing at...

The  SaxbyTwins are back with their latest single, You're Not Alone" While the brother duo are no strangers to the industry, like many before, they are constantly reinventing themselves. This new single is a u-turn from their previous more indie-folk sound, leaning more towards the pop-dance genre. They chat to Danilo Acquisto about navigating the music industry, why they decided to change th...

Melody Kleinsmith, Communications and Marketing Manager at Iziko Museums of South Africa, chats to Danilo Acquisto about the bicentenary of the South African Museum (now the ISAM – Iziko South African Museum). She shares more about how the institution houses more than ten million artifacts and specimens, which is a window to our planet and past. 

Dr Dylan Clarke, the curator of The Iziko Museums of South Africa, chats to Danilo Acquisto about the launch of the Sea and Us, a children’s exhibition described as an immersive journey into South Africa’s Two Oceans and its rich marine life. He shares more about how this exhibition came about as well as their #ThinkBlue Pledge, which encourages children and adults alike to protect our...

Aloe Blacc makes his much-anticipated returns to the music industry with his new album, Stand Together. Merging music and activism, he chats to Danilo Acquisto about how his new body of work is purpose-driven, the reason for the change in artistic direction and what people can expect from him throughout the year. 

One of South African's favourite superstars, Kyle Deutsch, joins Danilo Acquisto to share some of his unreleased tracks from his upcoming album. He chats about what this body of work means to him, reuniting with familiar faces - Shekhinah and Ameen Harron - to create new hits and when people can expect the album to drop.  

Rinaldo Felaar chats to beauty queen, Maxine Wild, about Cape Town Pride 2025. 

Rinaldo Felaar roams the street of Cape Town, as Pride 2025 commences. 

South African singer-songwriter and producer Lee Cole releases his latest single, “Ice=Cream”. The track marks a vibrant departure from his previous releases, showcasing a fresh, dance-driven sound. He chats to Danilo Acquisto about his new music journey, being an independent artist and what to expect from him in the future. 

South African musician and producer Pixie Whip releases her latest single, Spirited Boy, and chats to Danilo Acquisto about her forthcoming EP “Mood Butterfly” (due for release in April 2025). She shares more about how the track is a tribute to the divine masculine—an energy that embodies both softness and strength, bringing healing and gratitude to her life. Plus, she gives us a...

Heinrich Absolon, Mr Cape Town Pride 2025, and Shuvandre Rodriguez, Miss Cape Town Pride 2025, joins Danilo Acquisto to chat about what they plan to do during their reign, what to expect from the Mardi Gras and how people can get their tickets. 

Barry Reid, Stage Manager at the Cape Town Pride 2025, chats to Danilo Acquisto about to people can expect to see at the Mardi Gras event taking place on Saturday 1 March 2025. 

The Hit 30 Team surprise calls Tymicah, as her track, "Nina", becomes her first number 1 song on the chart.

Money Badoo joins Danilo Acquisto on The Hit 30 to chat about her song, “Heartbreak Hotel”, which offers a poignant glimpse into the emotional depth of her upcoming album  M$RYLUV$CMPNY.  With themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, she shares more about what people can expect from her album and her future plans in the music industry.

Tymicah, whose song "Nina" is currently rocking on The Hit 30, joins Danilo Acquisto in studio to chat about the song and shares more about her growing music career. She also partakes in a special quiz against Delucia Daniels and Rinaldo Felaar. 

For the first time this year, The Hit 30 with Danilo Acquisto kicks off Spotlight SA with 19-year-old South African-German singer-songwriter, Eva Marie. After her success on social media, she released her debut single,  Hate You,  signalling the beginning of her rise in the music industry. 

Danilo Acquisto pops into the KroesRocks Kolloquium and checks in with the crowd while getting some of their favourite curly-haired tips for summer. 

Acclaimed multi-award-winning DJ and music producer DJ Fresh (SA) returns with a deeply personalnew single, “Mama (Thabiso)”, the lead track from his brand-new EP, ‘RE:Fresh,’ which is a heartfelt tribute to the memory of an extraordinary woman: Thabiso, the mother of his children. He shares more about what the song means to him and their children, and what to expect f...

South African hip-hop sensation K.Keed (real name Mihlali Koyana) has unveiled her latest single, Indaba Yethu , a stunning follow-up that marks a significant chapter in her already remarkable career. She chats to Danilo Acquisto about he track, which features collaborations with Mi Casa’s J’Something and house music powerhouse Kaylow, and is a vibrant fusion of Alternative R&B, Af...

Kieran Wilkins, stylist and expert speaker at the 2024 KroesRocks Kolloquium, chats to Danilo Acquisto about some of the best tips and hacks to style and treat your natural hair this summer.