Top 5 virtual lockdown parties
TO CHASE away the lockdown blues, many South Africans turned to music for solace and companionship.
During the hard lockdown, when live events were banned and clubs were shut down for several months, artists found innovative ways of getting their music to the masses, while at the same time providing the much-needed entertainment.
And the local musicians delivered, and fans dusted off their dancing shoes and partied from the comfort of their homes.
It was during this time that streaming sessions and virtual parties became popular.
With the year coming to a close, we look at the top five virtual parties that got Mzansi through the roller-coaster year that 2020 was.
Legend Live by Oskido
Music legend Oskido teamed up with MTV Base on one of the hottest virtual parties to date.
Legend Live by Oskido featured banging sets of the music maestro himself, Oskido, and fellow industry legends – the likes of DJ Fresh, Glen Lewis, Shimza and Scorpion King as well as DJ Maphorisa.
Legend Live is the brainchild of music pioneer Oskido, who dominated the music industry for more than three decades.
PJ Party with DJ Zinhle
PJ Party With DJ Zinhle saw the queen of the decks, DJ Zinhle Jiyane, serve some of the hottest hits from her home to the homes of thousands of South Africans.
The weekly online party, which was streamed on various channels, including MTV Base and Instagram, featured an all-female line-up of DJs including DJ Zinhle and hip-hop Queen Ms Cosmo, Lotus FM’s DJ Sue and Metro FM personality Mat Elle.
The Channel O Lockdown House Party
Since the beginning of lockdown, Channel O brought non-stop weekend entertainment by giving viewers the chance to party in the safety of their own homes.
Hosted by DJs PH and Shimza, the show featured sets from some of South Africa’s hottest DJs, including Kwesta, Emtee, Kabza De Small, Lebza Da Villain, DJ Fresh, DJ PH, Sje Konke & Freddy K, Zakes Bantwini and DJ Tira, Fif Laaa, Lamiez Holworthy, Mo Flava, Njelic and Sphectacula & Naves.
Other artists previously featured include Mzansi heavyweights like DJ Maphorisa, Black Motion,
