Uncle Waffles will play at Gallo 100: The Sound of a Century. This festival partners with KFM and celebrates 100 years of Gallo Record Company. The event will take place at the Grand Parade on December 15, 2026, with Black Coffee headlining the programme.

Gallo announced the full line-up on October 16. Asides Uncle Waffles, DJ Maphorisa, Oscar Mbo, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, Sun-El Musician, Julian Gomes, Ami Faku, Da Mike, Fraser Jones will also be present. 

Uncle Waffles performed at Coachella in California in 2023. She also received a nomination for Best International Act at the 2023 BET Awards. 

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The festival recognises Gallo’s long history in the South African recording industry. Established in 1926, Gallo Record Company has promoted different music styles like jazz, mbaqanga, isicathamiya, gospel, reggae, kwaito and house music.

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Antos Stella, CEO of Music Arena has this to say about the event. 

“For 100 years, Gallo has been part of the soundtrack of people’s lives. Gallo 100 is about celebrating the artists, producers, writers, communities and music lovers who have helped carry that story across generations.”

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Top musicians who have attended the festival includes alMiriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Lucky Dube. The event will run from 1 p.m. until midnight, with only people aged 18 and over allowed entry. Ticket options to choose from are general access, Golden Circle and VVIP lounge packages. 

With Uncle Waffles among the confirmed performers, Gallo 100 will bring together established names and newer artists for a celebration of South African music’s past and present. The December event will also give audiences the chance to experience several of the country’s prominent musical acts on one stage. 

Tyla has launched her A*POP World Tour in Paris on October 12. The Grammy-winning artist opened the 34-date tour at Zénith Paris–La Villette. This marked the start of her first full-scale headlining world tour. The show supports her second studio album, A*POP, which was released on July 24, 2026, through FAX and Epic Records.

The opening night introduced the visual style of Tyla’s new era. The singer wore bright outfits that matched the album’s colourful aesthetic. 

The production drew on early 2000s pop culture, a recurring influence in Tyla’s fashion and visual presentation. The segment brought a nightclub atmosphere to the stage, with industrial scaffolding and black lights creating the setting for the performance. Tyla also performed “That Girl,” a track from A*POP, during the opening night.

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The setlist also included favourites such as “Water,” “Truth or Dare,” “Jump,” “PUSH 2 START” and “CHANEL.” She ended the main set with ‘MR. NONCHALANT’ before returning to perform “SHAKE AH” as the encore. 

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The concert also featured South African DJ and producer Royal MusiQ as a support act. After the Paris show, he shared footage from the performance on social media and thanked the singer for including him.

“Paris got the first chapter. Had to leave my mark,” Royal MusiQ wrote in a post reflecting on the experience.

The opening night included moments when members of the audience began chanting “Macron démission,” a French political slogan calling for President Emmanuel Macron to resign. Tyla was seen vibing to the chants. 

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The Paris concert marked the beginning of a tour spanning Europe, the United Kingdom, North America and Africa. Following the opening date, Tyla continued to Amsterdam before heading to London and other European cities.

The African leg initially included a Lagos date scheduled on December 22, 2026, but the date was subsequently removed from her tour itinerary. The singer and her management have not publicly clarified the concert’s status. Her South Africa tour will start in Cape Town on January 4, 2027, and Pretoria for January 9. 

Orchid MusiQ has released her debut solo single, “Hambe,”. The song is available across major streaming platforms and introduces Orchid MusiQ as a lead artist.

“Hambe,” also listed as “Hambe (Endleleni),” was released on September 4, 2026. The six-minute track is classified as Amapiano and credits Orchid MusiQ alongside Megamind Nova and Kenton Lee. The single was released through The T Effect and distributed through Believe.

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The title carries a connection to the song’s message. “Endleleni” is a Zulu expression that means “on the path” or “on the road.” The track brings together Orchid MusiQ’s vocals and elements. 

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The release follows several years of work as a collaborator. Orchid MusiQ has recorded with artists including Sam Deep, Da Muziqal Chef, Sino Msolo and Nasty C. Her catalogue includes collaborations such as “Woza” with Sam Deep and “Dlala” with Da Muziqal Chef.

Her contribution to “Uyadlala” with Sykes, Zeh McGeba and GL_Ceejay has also surpassed one million Spotify streams. Orchid MusiQ’s connection to Cotton Fest has also been part of her career development. In 2023, she became the first woman in Durban to win the Cotton Fest Open Mic competition. She later joined the University of Cotton Fest Class of 2026, a programme connected to the creative legacy of the late rapper Riky Rick.

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This results in a MashBeatz and features Orchid MusiQ on several tracks, including “Listen To The Kids,” “Mali,” “This Is Home” and “Everybody Stay Shining.”

Her musical style draws from African genres like Amapiano and Pop. This has allowed her to work with artists from different backgrounds while developing her own musical identity. 

With “Hambe,” Orchid MusiQ has shown her musical skills. The single introduces her sound as a solo artist while building on the experience she has gained through previous collaborations, performances and creative programmes.