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07 May 2025
Xduppy, South Africa's Rising Star, Thinks Amapiano Can Get Even Bigger
With DJ Maphorisa by his side, the producer moves between genres and generations to deliver a defining statement on South African sound.
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23 April 2025
Asake and Davido to Headline AfroFuture’s U.S. Debut in Detroit
The festival, which debuted in Ghana as Afrochella back in 2017, will include electric performances, dynamic art installations, curated food selections, and a vibrant marketplace showcasing African and diasporic talent.
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21 August 2024
Piano People in the Park Set to Thrill London
After playing shows in Miami and New York, the popular amapiano brand is now seeking to electrify U.K. audiences.
Music
22 September 2022
Major Lazer, Major League, Tiwa Savage & Maphorisa Want You to Have Some 'Koo Koo Fun'
Major Lazer and Major League Djz just released their collaborative "Koo Koo Fun" record featuring Tiwa Savage and DJ Maphorisa.
Music
15 September 2022
Wizkid's New Song Sparks Strong Debates About Amapiano Online
The social media reactions reopened an ongoing conversation about ownership of Amapiano, and Nigerian music’s adaptation of it, with even Davido and Maphorisa weighing in.
South Africa
21 May 2021
Here's The Lowdown On The 2021 South African Music Awards Nominees List
Amapiano king Kabza De Small leads the nominees list, while music fans are outraged over Makhadzi receiving zero nominations. Plus, Kelly Khumalo rejects her nomination. Here's more!
Music
16 April 2021
Review: New Scorpion Kings and TRESOR Album Takes Amapiano To New Spheres
Pioneering amapiano duo Scorpion Kings, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, together with pop maven TRESOR strike gold on their joint album 'Rumble In The Jungle'.
Music
16 April 2021
Interview: DJ Maphorisa Talks About Scorpion Kings' Success
The star South African DJ and producer — also one half of the Scorpion Kings alongside Kabza De Small — on their recent full-album collaboration with TRESOR and the evolution of amapiano.
News
14 April 2021
DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small Enlist Tresor on Their New Amapiano Album
"Rumble In The Jungle", the latest project from dynamic duo DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, in collaboration with singer TRESOR, offers a refreshingly mature and pan-African amapiano sound.
Film + TV
15 January 2021
Ubunifu Space Docu-Series Features Riky Rick, Sho Madjozi, Shekinah & More
Ubunifu Space docu-series trailer is narrated by Riky Rick and features cameos from Sho Madjozi, Shekinah, DJ Maphorisa, Moonchild Sanelly and YoungstaCPT.
Music
23 June 2020
Interview: Sha Sha Emerges From Featured Artist to Take Centre Stage
South African/Zimbabwean artist Sha Sha chats to OkayAfrica about leveraging features to carve out a solo career.
Music
17 April 2020
DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small Release New Album ‘Once Upon a Time in Lockdown’
Stream Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa's new album 'Once Upon a Time in Lockdown.'
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