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Tune in for the producer's pick segment of Trending Chats as the team give their hot take on Aka's first interview since the tragic loss of his wife & an explainer of Nick Cannon's fourth child in just 6 months!

It’s been a top trend, Bonang Matheba sent out a letter to vlogger @reagapane on Twitter claiming Rea defamed her through comments he made online. Rea has since apologised, but, how does defamation work online? And what are some of the things to consider before posting claims on social media. Smash spoke to Diana Schwarz director & founder of Diana Schwarz Attorneys

DJ Sliqe joined Smash Afrika to drop his new single 'I Do' which he worked on with Christyle Numen and they featured Lady Zamar. This is the first single off his new up coming project - 'Kennel Room II'

Is it ok to post slightly suggestive pictures with people who are in relationships? In this case what one thought was an innocent post ended up in them being blocked on socials. Listen for more.

Is it ok to tell someone else’s truth? For example, if I know that my friend is being abused by their partner for example, is it my place to share what’s going on? Should I get help on their behalf? Smash Afrika navigated this chat with the help of clinical psychologist - Zamo Mbele.

The “Kings of The Weekend”, Sphectacula & DJ Naves are celebrating 10 years in the industry with a new album, “SPHEctacula and DJ Naves – 10 Years and Counting”. They joined Smash Afrika to chat about the new album and also dropped some gems from the last 10 years of their journey.

Breakout musician and producer BLXCKIE is gearing up to drop his highly anticipated debut album aptly titled B4 NOW. BLXCKIE also known as Somyana Omnya, is a Durban-born multi-talented artist making waves in S.A music as one to watch. He joined Smash Afrika to drop his new single titled Ye x 4 which features Nasty C. Blxkie is set to drop his first album B4 NOW – which is set for release on 21 Ma...

South African rap super star Cassper Nyovest joined Smash Africa hours before he dropped his new single titled 'Angisho Guys' featuring Lady Du. On the track the two take turns rapping bout the pursuit of a good life. 'Angisho Guys' is Cassper’s follow-up to 2020’s A.M.N (Any Minute Now) album and is a feel-good blend of Amapiano and hip hop.

With her own debut music video ‘Nkulunkulu’ amassing over 2 million views in a month, 21-year-old Kamo Mphela is showing that she is definitely a force and one to watch. She has many other major features under her belt and has now dropped her second EP. She joined Smash Afrika to chat about all that and more.

Smash Afrika sat down with the incredibly talented music producer Da Muziqal Chef, known for tracks like Too Late’ & ‘John Wicki’. He’s without a doubt one of the hottest yanos musicians right now, and spoke to us about his journey in music and an amapiano x maskandi sound he's currently working on.

Nadia Nakai joined Smash Afrika to chat about and drop her new track 'Practice' which features grammy nominated American rapper Vic Mensa. She let us in on how the collaboration came about and talked about filming the music video in Ghana.

More and more couples are embracing the idea of being in an open relationship, but what are we getting wrong when it comes to open relationships, what should be discussed and which boundaries should be set? Smash Afrika spoke to Shirley Masemola who’s a Registered Counsellor who focuses on relationships.

On this instalment of #TrendingChats we took a look at ‘Trapped’, a South African film challenging the norms as it addresses representation, diversity, queer love and duty through the lens of sexuality in South Africa. Athi Petela, the films writer and producer joins us now to talk about the film and also have a look at some of the issues that have come up regarding the film’s casting.

The Motswakho originator Khuli Chana returns to local radio with a brand new single titled Buyile which dropped on 16 April. The song was produced by Unganzincishi producer, Tyler ICU and it features new kids in the block, Stino Le Thwenny and the new voice of Amapiano Lady Du. Buyile is Khuli Chana's first single of the year and the first song to come out through his new family UMG. Khuli Chana j...

Emtee is undoubtedly one of the biggest rappers in SA history and has made a name for himself as the kinda personality that’s all about authenticity and never playing small. His list of accolades continues to grow and he has now dropped a new album titled ‘Logan’, the first he’s dropping from his own record label eMtee Records. He joined Smash Afrika for a chat about 'Logan' and going it on his ow...

Smash Afrika caught up with singer/songwriter Jethro Tait about his latest track 'Weirdo', and also spoke about the possibility of an album and his contribution to fellow artist, Majozi's latest single.

#RelationshipTuesday: On this instalment, we looked at ghosting and why do people ghost? Why is that the direction that so many take and how can we go about changing that kind of mindset. Smash Afrika was joined by Shirley Masemola, who is a registered counsellor with a focus on relationships.

Vic Mensa is undoubtedly one of the most recognisable conscious rappers in the world. Smash Afrika had a chat with him hot on the heels of the release of his latest album titled I-Tape. He spoke about his trip to South Africa and gave insight on his collabo with Nadia Nakai

Anonymous needed help with a situation, here it is: “Hey Smash, I’d like to remain anonymous. I’m stressed! My friend and her boyfriend broke up a few weeks ago. Thing is I met him through their relationship, and him and I became very tight. Am I a bad friend for remaining friends with this guy? My friend has already indicated that she finds it a little weird.” Tune in as the listeners and Smash A...

To observe International Women’s Month and Human Rights Day in South Africa, we took a look at the basic rights that are often not recognised or taken away from transgender women. Smash Afrika was joined by Steve Letsike – Human Rights Activist and Founding Director of Access Chapter 2 (AC2), a human Rights organization that focuses on LGBTI people, women in their diversity and Civil Society's par...

He’s been in the S.A pop scene for a minute, and has now released his first EP from his own stable, ‘It’s Gule Records’. Apple Gule, joined Smash Afrika for a listening of that EP and to find out how he’s taking things to the next level.

Relationships, especially toxic relationships, can leave many emotional and mental scars. Many of us then carry this baggage into our next relationships without even noticing. Tonight we’re chatting about how to go about identifying and healing from past relationship baggage. Smash Afrika was joined by friend of the show – Registered Counsellor, Shirley Masemola.

Student protests have once again erupted all over the country over fees, as many struggle with paying for their fees and in some cases struggle to get access to student loans. Smash Afrika was joined by Independent analyst – Jamie Mighti to expand further on the Fees Must Fall movement and the current situation for students.

At only 20 years of age, TNS has made quite the name for himself in South African music, and internationally, as a top producer and vocalist. He’s dropped his sophomore album titled 'Phupholethu' and joined Smash Afrika to chat about the album, titled after his son, and the struggles he's faced in his career.

One of the things that get mentioned when one is getting over and moving on from a broken relationship is closure. How should we go about getting closure and what does it look and feel like? Karabo (in for Smash Afrika) was joined by Tracy Ziman Jacobs of Totally Me, Intimacy & Relationship Coach.