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  • Why more Lesotho migrant workers are choosing fintechs to send money home
    Every month, Mampe Seema, a Johannesburg-based domestic worker, remits part of her salary to her family in Lesotho. The money covers school fees, groceries, and other household expenses. For years, sending money across the border was straightforward. Then the process began taking longer and required additional steps. “When the banking process became more difficult, I worried that my family would not receive the money when they needed it most,” Seema tol
     
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Why more Lesotho migrant workers are choosing fintechs to send money home

✇TechCabal
Par :Phathisani Moyo
12 juin 2026 à 15:52

Every month, Mampe Seema, a Johannesburg-based domestic worker, remits part of her salary to her family in Lesotho.

The money covers school fees, groceries, and other household expenses. For years, sending money across the border was straightforward. Then the process began taking longer and required additional steps.

“When the banking process became more difficult, I worried that my family would not receive the money when they needed it most,” Seema told TechCabal. “I decided to try Mukuru after hearing about it from a friend. The registration was straightforward, and I could send money without the uncertainty I had started experiencing elsewhere.”

The 53-year-old mother of two is among a growing number of the estimated 400,000 Basotho migrants in South Africa turning to fintechs like Mukuru, Sasai, Ria Money and hello Paisa as cross-border payments become more complex. The shift highlights how regulatory changes are reshaping consumer behaviour and expanding the role fintechs play in regional payments.

In 2025, the South Africa Reserve Bank’s (SARB) changes affecting low-value cross-border electronic fund transfers (EFTs) within the Common Monetary Area (CMA) introduced stricter processing and verification requirements for some transactions. The CMA includes South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, and Eswatini.

The measures were designed to strengthen anti-money laundering controls, reduce illicit financial flows, and improve compliance with international financial standards.

While the changes aim to improve oversight of the financial system, they have also added friction for some consumers accustomed to moving money between South Africa and Lesotho with minimal documentation. In some cases, users have faced additional verification requirements and longer processing times.

For Lesotho, where remittances are a significant source of household income, these changes have direct implications. According to data from the World Bank, personal remittances account for almost 20.9% of Lesotho’s GDP. Statistics South Africa estimates that the 400,000 Basotho living and working in South Africa make up about 11% of the country’s immigrant population.

Cape Town-based Mukuru, a global fintech which says it serves over 17 million across Africa, Europe, Asia and North America, says the SARB’s ban on EFTs to CMA countries has attracted new customers who previously relied on traditional banking channels. Mama Money, Shoprite and Nedbank’s Zaca are the other major money transfers that have entered the Lesotho market.

“Historically, Mukuru focused on serving unbanked customers, but we are now seeing that even banked customers are facing difficulties when trying to send money home,” said Maleseli Mohapinyane, Mukuru’s country manager for Lesotho.

The company launched its South Africa–Lesotho corridor in 2016 and now operates across 22 remittance corridors globally. According to Mohapinyane, the company is seeing increased interest from customers looking for alternatives to conventional cross-border payment channels.

Cost is another factor. 

For Thabiso Nthunya, a mineworker in the Free State Province, what matters most is that the money reaches his family quickly.

“When your family is waiting for money to buy food or pay bills, you need to know it will arrive without delay. Travelling home just to take money to my family is expensive, and carrying cash is not ideal,” he said.

Moroesi Koali, Sasai Econet Financial Services Marketing Manager, agreed with Nthunya that convenience is one of the main reasons migrant workers are increasingly opting for their fintech-based remittance services.

“For many migrant workers, convenience is key,” she said. “They can send money home knowing recipients can access the funds immediately through a wallet or an agent network, without needing to travel long distances or navigate multiple banking processes,” she said.

However, Access Bank says its remittance business to Lesotho has remained largely upbeat despite the regulatory changes and competition from digital payments platforms. Naco Bolote, the bank’s Head of International Remittances, described Lesotho as an important corridor and said the lender had continued to serve the market effectively.

“As a bank, there has not been any noticeable impact for us because our market dynamics are a little different from those of remittance companies. That is because our cross-border payments are at a more formalised level,” he said.

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  • New Shifts Push South African SMEs From Firefighting To Cautious Growth
    South African small businesses are shifting from a survival mindset to more deliberate, disciplined growth strategies as economic conditions slowly improve, though lingering global uncertainties keep their optimism in check, a report released on Thursday shows. The latest SME Pulse Report by SME funding startup, Lula, found that entrepreneurs are moving beyond short-term crisis management and focusing on operational optimisation after years of navigating power cuts, high inflation and steep
     
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New Shifts Push South African SMEs From Firefighting To Cautious Growth

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Par :Staff Reporter
11 juin 2026 à 13:54

South African small businesses are shifting from a survival mindset to more deliberate, disciplined growth strategies as economic conditions slowly improve, though lingering global uncertainties keep their optimism in check, a report released on Thursday shows.

The latest SME Pulse Report by SME funding startup, Lula, found that entrepreneurs are moving beyond short-term crisis management and focusing on operational optimisation after years of navigating power cuts, high inflation and steep interest rates.

“The story of SMEs in 2026 is no longer one of pure survival, but not yet one of full recovery either,” Lula Chief Executive Trevor Gosling said. “What we’re seeing instead is measured optimism. Businesses are becoming more deliberate about where they deploy capital, which opportunities they pursue, and how they protect cash flow.”

The report points to improving affordability for small businesses over the past 12 months, with easing inflation and greater energy stability restoring some predictability after prolonged pressure.

Business confidence has also improved. The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index rose to 47 in the first quarter of 2026, the highest level in nearly five years, building on gains in late 2025. Inflation has moderated from previous highs, and the South African Reserve Bank has begun cutting interest rates, with the prime lending rate at 10.25% by May 2026.

However, the report cautions that conditions remain fragile. Escalating conflict in the Middle East has driven up global oil prices, threatening to push inflation back up and delay or reverse further interest rate relief. Gosling said the external environment has already shifted rapidly since the report’s data was compiled earlier this year.

“SMEs are operating in a market that can change very quickly and often without warning,” he said. “Businesses cannot afford to become complacent.”

The report also noted a shift in how SME owners view funding. Many still rely on personal savings or credit, but there are growing signs that business funding is being seen less as a last resort and more as a strategic tool for growth. Some businesses are now using finance proactively to secure stock ahead of demand or expand operations rather than waiting for cash flow pressure to build.

“The future of SME finance will not simply be about access to capital,” Gosling said. “It will increasingly be about helping businesses make smarter decisions and giving them the confidence to act at the right time.”

South Africa’s SME sector faces a financing gap estimated at more than ZAR 350 B (USD 18 B), according to the OECD. The Lula report suggests businesses that embrace funding as a growth enabler rather than an emergency measure are better positioned to scale.

The report is based on Lula’s internal affordability, funding and operating environment data, alongside broader SME sentiment research conducted with News24.

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Agentic Shift: SA Businesses Must Own AI Risk

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Par :Steve Mbego
15 avril 2026 à 07:36

South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy was published for public comment on 10 April, marking a new phase of artificial intelligence deployment,...

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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Ethiopia is Awash with shares

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Par :Opeyemi Kareem
24 avril 2026 à 06:11

TGIF. ☀

Put a finger down if you experienced poor service with Nigerian telecom operators between November 2025 and January 2026.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the country’s telecoms regulator, has said that subscribers will receive airtime refunds as compensation for poor service experienced within the said time.

In other news, Nigeria’s elections have a retention problem. A new Zikoko Citizen report predicts what participation in the 2027 election might look like, drawing on trends from previous cycles, and explores what could bring about a massive turnaround.

Read the full report here.

— Yemi

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FEATURES

Quick Fire 🔥 with Kolawole Bekes

Kolawole Bekes, Database Administrator founder/CEO, WakaMi.

Kolawole Bekes is a Database Administrator, Database Reliability Engineer, and DevOps Engineer with over a decade of experience spanning multiple industries. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Abuja. Following his relocation to the United States in 2015 and subsequently to Canada in 2017, he has built a career working with organisations such as Microsoft, AppDirect, WorkJam, Sunwing Airlines, Agio, and Big Fish Games. 

He is also the founder and chief executive officer of WakaMi, an on-demand errand service platform focused on delivering reliable and efficient errand solutions to Nigerians both locally and in the diaspora.

  • Explain what you do to a 5-year-old.

Once upon a time, there was a big fruit garden where fruits kept falling everywhere—apples here, bananas there, and oranges rolling all over the ground. Nobody could find what they wanted.

So I became the helper of the garden. I picked up all the fruits and put them into the right baskets; apples in one basket, bananas in another, and oranges in their own place. My job is to keep everything neat, safe, and easy to find, just like the fruit baskets in the garden.

  • How did you become a Database Administrator?

I became a Database Administrator as part of a deliberate effort to improve my earning potential and build a more reliable career path. I joined a community of IT professionals in North America, where I was exposed to new ideas and opportunities. 

Through that network, I discovered and enrolled in a bootcamp, completed several training sessions, and gained hands-on experience. I then applied to multiple roles, and eventually secured an opportunity that marked the beginning of my career as a Database Administrator.

  • If your job had a warning label, what would it say?

Warning: Unexpected issues may occur at any time. Requires patience, quick thinking, and a strong relationship with coffee.

  • What’s the vision behind WakaMi and why do you think a marketplace for managed services can scale in Nigeria?

The vision behind WakaMi came from a personal experience. While living in Canada, I needed someone to handle an errand for me in Nigeria. I tried finding help online, but unfortunately, I had a bad experience where I lost money.

That led me to dig deeper, and I realised this was not just my problem. Many people, especially those in the diaspora, face the same challenge. There is no reliable, structured way to get trusted services done remotely in Nigeria.

I believe it can scale in Nigeria because it addresses a real and growing problem. As more Nigerians live and work abroad, and as urban life becomes busier locally, the demand for trusted on-demand services will continue to increase.

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BANKING

Ethiopia’s second-largest commercial bank has listed on the country’s stock market

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Awash Bank, Ethiopia’s second-largest commercial bank by assets—and largest privately-owned lender—has listed on the Ethiopian Stock Exchange (ESX), the country’s stock exchange. Launched in 2025, the ESX brought the total number of stock exchanges in Africa to 30 at the time. Awash’s listing is only the third since that launch.

State of play: Awash Bank listed 37.9 million shares by introduction, out of the 54 million which it previously registered with the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA), the country’s capital markets regulator, in March.

The listing allows Awash to provide liquidity for its existing shareholders, while diversifying its shareholder base. The listing by introduction method is typically used by companies that have listed on other stock exchanges or have recently raised capital.

In Awash’s case, the bank previously raised its paid-up capital in 2022 to ETB 55 billion (about $1 billion), a few months after Ethiopia opened up its banking sector to foreign investors.

Why this matters: Awash Bank serves over 15 million customers, runs nearly 1,000 branches, and reported a record profit of ETB 25.67 billion ($163.9 million) last year. When a company of that size goes public, investors now have a heavyweight stock to trade. It also signals confidence. If a market leader is willing to show up, others are more likely to follow.

What happens next: Awash is only the third listing on the ESX, but it likely won’t be alone for long. Other major banks are already lining up to join, with more listings expected before mid-2026. 

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GOVERNMENT

South Africa plans a 3-year reset for its troubled State IT Agency

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South Africa’s Department of Communications & Digital Technologies, the government agency that regulates broadcasting and communications services, has put down a three-year plan to fix the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), the state-owned IT company responsible for managing IT resources for the government. 

Why does it need a reset? If SITA were graded for its performance, it was doing very badly. In the 2024/2025 fiscal year, in its audit, the communications regulator found that the IT agency failed to deliver R12. 1 billion ($729 million) worth of projects. The operator was struggling to function properly; a lack of staff and leadership gaps stalled multiple projects.

Now, the regulator wants to make sure SITA has no excuses in the coming fiscal year.

Rebuilding it brick by brick: The restructuring will happen in three phases. First, SITA mustdefine the problem, then diagnose what happened before designing a new framework for its operation. The third phase is a consultation with stakeholders, and then a final draft of the new business model will be presented.

Planning is the easy part: This is not the first attempt to rejig the agency. Those plans were among the institutional reform priorities for the year ended 2025. So this plan is less about what needs to be done (they already know that) and more about whether it can actually be done this time.

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Insights

Funding Tracker

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AI Diagnostics, a South African healthtech startup, raised 5.2 million in a funding round led by The Steele Foundation for Hope, with participation from the iFSP Group, Global Innovation Fund, and angel investors. (Apr 17)

Here are the other deals for the week:

  • BFree, a Nigerian fintech startup, raised $3.1 million in debt funding from undisclosed investors. (Apr 21)
  • Sinai.ai, an Egyptian edtech startup, raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round led by KAUST Innovation Ventures and DisrupTech Ventures, with participation from Maza Ventures, YOUXEL Ventures, and several angel investors. (Apr 21)
  • INVIA, an Egyptian fintech startup, raised $1.2 million in seed funding from angel investors and strategic backers. (Apr 21)
  • Swoop, an Eswatini food delivery startup, raised $7.3 million in seed funding from Silicon Valley investors including Long Journey, Variant, Version One, Dune Ventures, Soma Capital, and Zero Knowledge Ventures. (Apr 23)

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for more funding announcements. Before you go, how much did African tech raise at the end of Q1 2026? Find out here.

CRYPTO TRACKER

The World Wide Web3

Source:

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Coin Name

Current Value

Day

Month

Bitcoin $77,596

– 0.51%

+ 9.08%

Ether $2,304

– 1.96%

+ 6.11%

XRP $1.42

+ 0.60%

+ 0.53%

Solana $85.39

– 0.73%

– 7.58%

* Data as of 06.22 AM WAT, April 24, 2026.

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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – New airtime lenders are in town

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Par :Opeyemi Kareem
23 avril 2026 à 06:04

Wazzup. ☀

In the world of Kenyan elites, wristwatches are becoming the new real estate. Yes, instead of land plots, some of the crème de la crème are now putting money into pre-owned luxury watches, because apparently, you can wear your investment and flip it later for profit. What makes this wild is how much it makes sense. Unlike property, a watch doesn’t need permits or months to sell. It can be liquidated in days and carried across borders on your wrist.

If you were to invest in something unconventional, what would it be?

In other news, Nigeria’s elections have a retention problem. A new Zikoko Citizen report predicts what participation in the 2027 election might look like, drawing on trends from previous cycles, and explores what could bring about a massive turnaround.

Read the full report here.

— Yemi

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Telecoms

Nigeria’s consumer protection watchdog approves five airtime lenders

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After Nigeria’s largest telecom operators MTN and Airtel temporarily suspended airtime lending last week, new players have swooped in to take their place—at least temporarily.

On Wednesday, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Nigeria’s consumer protection watchdog, approved five companies to operate airtime and data lending services: Total TIM Nigeria Limited, Rane Interactive Medien CLS Limited, Mode NG Applications Nigeria Limited, Cloud Interactive Associate Limited, and Coverage Broadband Limited.

The move comes as Globacom and T2, which round up the four telcos operating in Nigeria, have also quietly paused their own lending services, according to our checks.

Will telcos resume airtime lending? Airtime lending has not been scrapped; it is being reorganised. Under the FCCPC’s 2025 regulations, services like MTN’s Xtratime are now classified as consumer credit, requiring proper licencing, disclosure of fees, and clearer accountability.

For users, the immediate question is what happens to existing debt. Telecom operators haven’t addressed this yet.

There is another wrinkle. The newly approved lenders, it is worth noting, do not yet have listed consumer-facing apps in the FCCPC’s disclosure, making it unclear how Nigerians can actually access these services for now.

Between the lines: This is opening the door to new competition. Telcos have long dominated airtime credit, but once they secure approval and return, they may find themselves sharing that space with licenced third-party lenders operating under stricter rules.

What is really happening? Airtime credit is being pulled into the formal lending system, where the business is clearer, and the players are easier to hold accountable.

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companies

M-Tiba is shutting down its health savings wallet

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A curious little back story: In 2025, a cyberattack hit M-Tiba, a Kenyan healthtech platform, and went undetected for ten days. That attack exposed the personal and medical information of nearly five million Kenyans, including insurance claims, patient information, and clinical records.

What’s the news here? The same platform is now shutting down its My Health Funds (MHF) wallet, the feature that allowed people to set aside money strictly for healthcare. M-Tiba users have begun receiving refunds of the amount in the wallet into their M-PESA accounts without requesting withdrawals.

There is no confirmed link between the breach and the decision to shut down the wallet, but the timing raises eyebrows. Plus, the explanation that CarePay Limited, M-Tiba’s operator, gave is… thin. The official line is that it is evolving and will now shift its focus to “improving health insurance management.” 

Beyond that, there is very little detail on why the wallet is being retired, how many users were affected, no clarity on how affected users transition, and no real sense of what this new focus will look like. Will this mean deeper partnerships with insurers? A new insurance-led product? Or a full pivot away from individual users entirely? For now, it seems like a product shutdown wrapped in a vague strategy shift. 

While one can make guesses about what might be happening behind the scenes, this is one of those moments where CarePay needs to spill a bit more tea.

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banking

Absa Kenya is spending $23.2 million on digital banking

Absa Kenya headquarters in Nairobi. Image source: Absa

Across Africa, walking into a bank branch is becoming a backup plan, as digital payments deepen. Absa Kenya, the country’s seventh-largest bank by assets, is leaning fully into that shift. The lender says it plans to spend up to KES 3 billion ($23.2 million) annually on technology as it pushes more customers toward mobile and self-service banking.

The investment is not new, but it is becoming routine. Absa spent KES 2.16 billion ($16.7 million) on technology in 2025, and now treats digital spend as a recurring cost of staying competitive. The payoff is already visible: 94% of all transactions now happen outside branches, a sharp jump from roughly 40–50% a decade ago.

This is less about innovation and more about survival. Kenya’s banking sector has long been shaped by mobile money, and customer expectations now revolve around speed, convenience, and always-on access. Traditional banks are adjusting or risking irrelevance.

What is really happening? Absa is rebuilding its retail strategy around digital channels, and leadership changes reflect that shift. The appointment of former M-Pesa Africa chief executive Sitoyo Lopokoiyit to lead personal and private banking signals where future growth is expected to come from.

The efficiency gains are starting to show. The bank’s cost-to-income ratio improved to 36.5% in 2025 from 46% a year earlier, while operating expenses dropped 21% to KES 7.35 billion ($56.9 million). At the same time, net profit rose 10% to KES 22.9 billion ($177.3 million), suggesting the digital push is not just about convenience, but also margins.

Zoom out: Kenyan banks are no longer just competing with each other. They are competing with the habits shaped by mobile money, where transactions are instant and physical branches are optional. Absa’s spending signals that keeping up now comes with a permanent technology bill.

Mobility

Chery is bringing its first EV to South Africa

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Chery, South Africa’s best-selling Chinese car brand, is launching its first fully electric car in South Africa in 2026: the Chery Q.

All the technical ways to describe a cool car: The Chery Q comes with a 42.7kWh battery, up to 400km range, a peak power output of 90kW, a rear-mounted motor, and a cabin that leans heavily into screens and software, including a 15.6-inch infotainment display and a 360-degree panoramic camera.

The EV market is getting busy: South Africa’s new energy vehicles (NEV) growth was valued at R244 million ($14.3 million) in 2024, with about 3,800 units sold, as reported by Forbes Africa.

Competition in this sector is already there from Chinese automakers like BYD and Geely— which recently made its local debut at a starting price of R339,900 ($20,600). Though Chery claims some of the features of the Q car trumps those of the competitor (peak power output), its edge is that it has already built its reputation locally with its non-EV models. 

A familiar name with a heavy past: If the Chery Q sounds familiar, it should. This is a modern reboot of the QQ3, one of the cheapest cars South Africa had seen when it first arrived in 2008. It was cheap, only going for R59,900 ($3,600) at the time. 

However, these cars received a zero-star safety rating in a South African car safety campaign conducted by the Global New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP). While this new version has history, the Chery Q is now getting a second chance to meet a higher safety and car quality expectation.

CRYPTO TRACKER

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Coin Name

Current Value

Day

Month

Bitcoin $77,800

– 0.62%

+ 10.90%

Ether $2,343

– 2.30%

+ 10.01%

XRP $1.41

– 2.92%

+ 0.35%

Solana $85.84

– 2.65%

– 4.73%

* Data as of 06.34 AM WAT, April 23, 2026.

Events

  • The voices shaping Africa’s digital future are taking the stage. From AI and IoT to cloud, connectivity and smart infrastructure, IOT West Africa | Data Centre & Cloud Expo Africa 2026 brings together the leaders building the continent’s next digital chapter. This is where the ecosystem meets, and we’ll see you there. The event kicks off on April 28–30 at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Register here to attend.
  • All roads lead to Nairobi on May 7, 2026. Gathered at the Sarit Expo Centre, senior leaders from across Africa’s fintech and payments ecosystem will gather for a day of meaningful connections, market insights, and cross-border collaboration. The focus of the Africa Fintech Live event is on driving real engagement, bringing together industry leaders and emerging innovators to spark strategic conversations that will shape the future of finance on the continent. Secure your early bird ticket now at 50% off
  • On May 6–8, 2026, policy, capital, and innovation in Africa will take centre stage at the 3i Africa Summit. Happening at the Destiny Arena, Accra, Ghana, it will pack operators, investors, and policymakers in one room to answer questions about the continent’s integrated fintech future, and what it’s still missing. Register here to attend.
  • The Africa Tech Summit London 2026 is back for its 10th edition. Held at the London Stock Exchange building in London on May 29, it will feature 350 attendees from over 200 companies, the event will be a small, high-impact gathering of founders, investors, and global partners driving the future of tech in Africa. Use the code TC10 to get 10% off tickets. Apply to attend.
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    Carter IV, DoouShii & Senjay – Di Pelo ft. Moholo Carter IV, DoouShii & Senjay — Di Pelo (ft. Moholo): A Groove-Driven Blend of Emotion and Energy Carter IV, DoouShii, and Senjay link up on Di Pelo, featuring Moholo—a lively Amapiano collaboration that balances heartfelt expression with undeniable groove. From the outset, the track pulls you in with a rich, rhythmic foundation. It carries that modern Amapiano feel—d
     
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Carter IV, DoouShii & Senjay – Di Pelo ft. Moholo

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Par :Peace Umanah
22 avril 2026 à 07:38
Carter IV, DoouShii & Senjay – Di Pelo ft. Moholo
Carter IV, DoouShii & Senjay – Di Pelo ft. Moholo

Carter IV, DoouShii & Senjay — Di Pelo (ft. Moholo): A Groove-Driven Blend of Emotion and Energy

Carter IV, DoouShii, and Senjay link up on Di Pelo, featuring Moholo—a lively Amapiano collaboration that balances heartfelt expression with undeniable groove.

From the outset, the track pulls you in with a rich, rhythmic foundation. It carries that modern Amapiano feel—danceable at its core, but layered with enough melody and emotion to give it depth. There’s a natural flow to the record that keeps it engaging without ever feeling forced.

The production is polished and full-bodied, built on deep log drums, rolling percussion, warm basslines, and textured melodic layers. Carter IV and DoouShii’s chemistry is evident in how smoothly the instrumental moves, while Senjay adds finesse through clean transitions and rhythmic balance. The groove stays consistent throughout, giving the track a steady bounce that’s easy to lock into.

Moholo’s contribution brings the song to life on another level. His vocals add warmth, personality, and emotional weight, helping shape the track’s identity. Rather than overpowering the beat, his delivery blends seamlessly into it, creating a cohesive and immersive sound.

Di Pelo stands out for its balance—it’s energetic without losing feeling, and expressive without sacrificing groove. The result is a track that feels complete, replayable, and deeply in tune with the evolving Amapiano sound.

You can listen to Carter IV, DoouShii & Senjay – Di Pelo ft. Moholo here.

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  • Noxolo, Leehleza & Semi Tee – CASABLANCA GROOVE ft. Myztro
    Noxolo, Leehleza & Semi Tee – CASABLANCA GROOVE ft. Myztro Noxolo, Leehleza & Semi Tee — CASABLANCA GROOVE (ft. Myztro): A Stylish Amapiano Fusion of Class and Energy Noxolo, Leehleza, and Semi Tee come together on CASABLANCA GROOVE, featuring Myztro—a refined yet energetic Amapiano record that blends elegance with undeniable rhythm. From the title alone, CASABLANCA GROOVE hints at something stylish and atmospheric, and the track del
     
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Noxolo, Leehleza & Semi Tee – CASABLANCA GROOVE ft. Myztro

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Par :Peace Umanah
21 avril 2026 à 15:11
Noxolo, Leehleza & Semi Tee – CASABLANCA GROOVE ft. Myztro
Noxolo, Leehleza & Semi Tee – CASABLANCA GROOVE ft. Myztro

Noxolo, Leehleza & Semi Tee — CASABLANCA GROOVE (ft. Myztro): A Stylish Amapiano Fusion of Class and Energy

Noxolo, Leehleza, and Semi Tee come together on CASABLANCA GROOVE, featuring Myztro—a refined yet energetic Amapiano record that blends elegance with undeniable rhythm.

From the title alone, CASABLANCA GROOVE hints at something stylish and atmospheric, and the track delivers exactly that. It carries a sense of class in its mood, while still staying rooted in the dancefloor-driven energy Amapiano is known for.

The production is polished and full of movement. Deep log drums, rolling percussion, warm basslines, and layered melodic textures form the foundation of the track. Semi Tee’s influence comes through in the clean structure and addictive bounce, while Leehleza and Myztro inject creativity through sharp transitions and dynamic rhythmic patterns. The result is a beat that feels alive—constantly evolving, yet smooth and easy to follow.

Noxolo’s vocal performance adds another dimension entirely. Her delivery brings warmth, emotion, and melody, giving the track its human touch. Instead of sitting above the instrumental, the vocals blend into it, becoming part of the groove itself. This balance between voice and production makes the record feel complete and immersive.

CASABLANCA GROOVE thrives on that duality—sophisticated yet playful, smooth yet energetic. It’s the kind of track that works just as well on the dancefloor as it does in everyday listening, carrying replay value through both its rhythm and its mood.

You can listen to Noxolo, Leehleza & Semi Tee – CASABLANCA GROOVE ft. Myztro here.

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  • Tyla Wins Best African Music Performance at the 68th Grammy Awards
    It was a night of celebration for South Africa’s golden girl, Tyla, who officially clinched her second Grammy Award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Stepping onto the stage just days after her 24th birthday, the singer took home the trophy for Best African Music Performance for her hit, “Push 2 Start.” This victory marks a significant milestone in Tyla’s career, as she becomes the first artist to win this s
     
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Tyla Wins Best African Music Performance at the 68th Grammy Awards

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Par :BellaNaija.com
2 février 2026 à 03:19

It was a night of celebration for South Africa’s golden girl, Tyla, who officially clinched her second Grammy Award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Stepping onto the stage just days after her 24th birthday, the singer took home the trophy for Best African Music Performance for her hit, “Push 2 Start.”

This victory marks a significant milestone in Tyla’s career, as she becomes the first artist to win this specific category twice since its inception in 2024. The category was a star-studded affair this year, featuring a powerful lineup of Africa’s finest. Tyla emerged ahead of Nigeria’s Burna Boy (“Love”), Davido featuring Omah Lay (“With You”), and Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid (“Gimme Dat”), as well as Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin (“Hope & Love”).

“Push 2 Start” has been a standout track for the singer since its release on 11 October 2024. The song was introduced as a lead single for “TYLA +,” the deluxe edition of her self-titled debut album. Produced by Sammy Soso, Ari PenSmith, and Mocha, the track is a masterclass in the Popiano genre, a seamless fusion of Amapiano, Pop, and R&B that has become Tyla’s signature sound.

The song’s journey to the Grammy stage began with a viral tease at the 2024 MTV VMAs, followed by a high-profile music video directed by Aerin Moreno, which premiered in November 2024. Its success on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart and the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart throughout late 2024 and 2025 set the stage for this eventual Grammy recognition.

 

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  • Tyla Wins Best African Music Performance at the 68th Grammy Awards
    It was a night of celebration for South Africa’s golden girl, Tyla, who officially clinched her second Grammy Award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Stepping onto the stage just days after her 24th birthday, the singer took home the trophy for Best African Music Performance for her hit, “Push 2 Start.” This victory marks a significant milestone in Tyla’s career, as she becomes the first artist to win this s
     
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Tyla Wins Best African Music Performance at the 68th Grammy Awards

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Par :BellaNaija.com
2 février 2026 à 03:19

It was a night of celebration for South Africa’s golden girl, Tyla, who officially clinched her second Grammy Award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Stepping onto the stage just days after her 24th birthday, the singer took home the trophy for Best African Music Performance for her hit, “Push 2 Start.”

This victory marks a significant milestone in Tyla’s career, as she becomes the first artist to win this specific category twice since its inception in 2024. The category was a star-studded affair this year, featuring a powerful lineup of Africa’s finest. Tyla emerged ahead of Nigeria’s Burna Boy (“Love”), Davido featuring Omah Lay (“With You”), and Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid (“Gimme Dat”), as well as Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin (“Hope & Love”).

“Push 2 Start” has been a standout track for the singer since its release on 11 October 2024. The song was introduced as a lead single for “TYLA +,” the deluxe edition of her self-titled debut album. Produced by Sammy Soso, Ari PenSmith, and Mocha, the track is a masterclass in the Popiano genre, a seamless fusion of Amapiano, Pop, and R&B that has become Tyla’s signature sound.

The song’s journey to the Grammy stage began with a viral tease at the 2024 MTV VMAs, followed by a high-profile music video directed by Aerin Moreno, which premiered in November 2024. Its success on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart and the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart throughout late 2024 and 2025 set the stage for this eventual Grammy recognition.

 

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