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Sizwe Alakine aka Reason joined Smash Afrika, for an exclusive drop of his new amapiano track, alongside top producer - DJ Maphorisa, titled 'Khanda Shisa'. The track sees the rapper introduce the dance music side of him. He spoke to Smash about making the transition and working with Maphorisa. 

One of the hottest South African rappers out there right now, 25k is without a doubt, one to watch in the hip hop game. He joined Smash Afrika for a listening session of his new album titled, 'Pheli Makaveli', just before it dropped and shared the stories behind the music, including the heartfelt story of how his collabo with A-Reece came about. 

Comedy and comedians are often walking the line of being funny without being offensive to anyone, in 2021 we find ourselves in a more enlightened world with more issues being scruitinised more deeply, how has this impacted the world of comedy? Smash Afrika joined by comedians, Tsitsi Chuimya, Yaseen Barnes & Lihle Msimang for more on this.

Mr Pink Panther himself, Tshego, joined Smash Afrika, on the eve of the release of his new EP titled ‘3 Piece’. The last time we got a full project from him was in 2019, he has since continued to soar in the South African music landscape. He spoke to Smash about the story behind the EP and let us in on his future plans. 

Romantic relationships are about being able to depend on your partner, but where is the line and when are you too dependent on your relationship and how can you go about having a more healthy dependence on your partner? On this Relationship Tuesday, Smash spoke about codependent relationships, Smash Afrika was joined by Registered Counsellor who focuses on relationships – Shirley Masemola.

On the final instalment of the Love-ish Series 2021 we were chatting about the big C-word in all relationships – COMMUNICATION! We looked at how good the communication is between you and your friends and also dived into social media and the impact that has on communication between friends.

Trending Chats this week focused on chatting to some experts to dive deeper into the images of looting and unrest that we’ve witnessed in South Africa. To chat about public order policing in S.A, Smash Afrika was joined Ziyanda Stuurman - the author of ‘Can We be Safe: The Future of Policing in South Africa’

What are the psychological impacts of poverty and inequality and how that can lead to social unrest and the looting of private property. Smash Afrika was joined by Senior Social Worker and Employee Wellness Expert – Sean. 

South African music icon Cassper Nyovest continues to bring the heat many year’s and albums after making his debut! He has now dropped his 6th studio album with it’s lead single ‘Siyathandana’ making waves across the country. He joined Kea Boya, in for Smash Afrika, to chat about that album and also let us in on when we can expect the launch of 'Root of Fame' and future cam...

Tune in as the team gives the low down on the 2021 BET Awards, from outfits to performances, and What did Cardi B do?

The love-ish series is about taking a different spin on youth month, and bringing the “love-ish” conversations that young people are currently facing as they navigate their way into adulting. This year we’re focusing on Friendships, and on this instalment we focused on 'Friendships: Competitiveness, Jealousy & Envy.'

Should S.A celebs be more sensitive to the country's economic woes before posting repeatedly & flexing their wealth on social media? The team drilled down on this one.

Celebrating a decade in the music business, Locnville joined Smash to chat about their new album ‘The Burn Box’. The album sees the twins grown into a new sound as they evolve from where it all started.

DJ PH’s #Serious is the latest addition from the Dj who has now spread his wings to television production. The track features one of the hottest vocalists right now, Lady Du, as well as mutliple hit makers Cassper Nyovest & Makwa. He joined Smash Afrika to chat about how he's juggling it all and how the track came about.

Tune is as the team review about one of the hottest reality series online right now - 'Blue Therapy'.

The love-ish series is about taking a different spin on youth month, and bringing the “love-ish” conversations that young people are currently facing as they navigate their way into adulting. This year we’re focusing on Friendships, and on this instalment of the series - we’re chatting Friendships and how they relate to our romantic relationship.

Culture Vulture hitmaker, 25K, joined Smash Afrika for an exclusive drop of his new single 'Pheli Makaveli'. This is the first official drop from the rising star since signing with Sony Music. His debut album ‘Pheli Makaveli’ is due to drop at the end of July.

Do I Qualify’ is the first single lifted off hit-maker - DJ Clock’s forthcoming album, ‘6th Tick’. The track features Han C, the vocalist hailing from neighbouring Botswana, who sings earnestly about yearning after a love interest; pining after them from a distance and wondering if he stands a chance with them. DJ Clock joined Smash Afrika for an exclusive first airplay of the single.

Smash Afrika caught up with one of Ghana’s best exports Kwesi Arthur. The young rapper is taking the globe by storm with features from Vic Mensa, countryman Stonebwoy & South Africa’s very own Nasty C. He spoke to Smash about hip hop in Ghana and gave some insight into his upcoming album which is due for release in 2021.

Pride Month is of course trending and we’re all about it here on 5 Nights. Tonight we’ll be looking at the sexual experiences of people in the LGBTIQ community, particularly same-sex sex and transexual sex. For part 2, Smash Afrika was joined by Apryl & Ndi, two transwomen who shared their sexual experience and what they've learned.

Pride Month is of course trending and we’re all about it here on 5 Nights. Tonight we’ll be looking at the sexual experiences of people in the LGBTIQ community, particularly same-sex sex and transexual sex. For part 1, Smash Afrika was joined by Dr Jireh Serfontein, sexual health doctor and head of MySexualHealth Pretoria.

DJ Sliqe is back in the studio cooking up a storm with his Kennel Music crew of musicians, called the The Kennel who play different instruments. His label – Kennel Music is now signed with Sony music and Sliqe joined Smash Afrika with the new EP just before it dropped.

One of the hottest hip hop artists right now, Indigo Stella has dropped her latest single featuring the award winning fellow rapper Nadia Nakai. The track is titled 'Pay It Up' and she joined Smash Afrika to talk about the track!

The love-ish series is about taking a different spin on youth month, and bringing the “love-ish” conversations that young people are currently facing as they navigate their way into adulting. We focused on romantic relationships last year, and this year we’re back, this time focusing on Friendships! On this first instalment of the Love-ish series, we focused on 'Friends & Money'.

This topic trended last week after a situation in which popular DJ, DJ Dimples appears to be the victim of a sexual assault. This brought a spotlight on sexual assault committed against men and we’re having that conversation this evening. Smash Afrika was joined by Martin from Matrix Men, a peer support group for male survivors of sexual abuse.