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Letters to My Mother: The Making of a Troublemaker
By Kumi Naidoo (Jacana Media, R308)

Author Kumi Naidoo takes readers on an eye-opening journey through the effects of his relationship with his mother, her suicide when he was just 15 years old, and the apartheid regime on him and his family.

This touching memoir illustrates Kumi’s commitment to human rights and environmental change, as he shares his brave fight against the laws of the regime and the ongoing societal injustice.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode
By Jeff Kinney (Penguin Random House, R250)

From the bright mind of the international best-selling author Jeff Kinney, the 17th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is ready to catapult the series onto a bigger and bolder path.

This time around, our troublemaking main character Greg Heffley is on the road to rockstardom, but soon discovers the ugly truth about the road to fame and glory, and the rough road to being a musician. Will he be able to keep up with the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle he got himself into? Only time will tell.

African Queen 2.0
By Makhadzi (Open Mic Productions)

One of Limpopo’s leading ladies on the dance music scene, award-winning songstress Makhadzi has dropped her long-awaited which speaks of self-belief and affirmation.

Each track, which includes No Mbaisa and Milandi Bhe, is cleverly composed to showcase her creative prowess and collaborative abilities. This 22-track album features the likes of Master KG and Blaq Diamond amongst others.

Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent
By Lewis Capaldi (Capitol Records)

Following the release of his single Pointless (co-written by Ed Sheeran), Lewis revealed to fans around the world that his new album was emotional, spoke of love and loss, and evoked intense feelings.

Known for his love ballads and distinctive voice, the award-winning Scottish singer-songwriter’s latest album will cement his position as a global pop icon.

What’s Real
By DBN Gogo (Zikode Records/ Universal Music)

DBN Gogo (born as Mandisa Radebe), flaunts her versatility and skills for setting fire to dance floors across the country on fire.

By combining Jazz, House and Gqom elements, she’s cleverly infused various genres to keep listeners fixed, and gives each element equal breathing room. Zodwa Wabantu, Stixx and MacG, are a few of the great collaborators on this debut project.

Words: Chandre Emma Kippie
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