Tag: amapiano

‘All these amapiano artists are my kids,’ says DJ Maphorisa

Popular amapiano producer DJ Maphorisa hopped on a live video recently, claiming that current amapiano artists are his kids, as he is the one who taught them how to make the music genre lucrative. This is not the first time the Izolo hitmaker has called out artists, a few weeks back he told artists that […]

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Asian TikToker impresses the internet singing amapiano hits

It is often said that music is a universal language, and one Asian lady has proven this statement to certainly be true. A video of a woman who goes by the TikTok handle @Shansahan_in_sa has certainly won the favour of thousands of South Africans as she posts several videos of herself hoping onto one of […]

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Internet slams Ramaphosa for claiming ‘ANC opened doors for amapiano’

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has received tons of backlash following a recent video that went viral on social media. The clip shows the leader of the ruling party addressing thousands of people at the public at the ANC manifesto launch held at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal. In his speech the […]

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Amapiano producer CA MA GU and iGhost Engalali team up on new music

Amapiano producer and DJ Nwabisa Disemba Jama, professionally known by CA MA GU teamed up with artists iGhost Engalali have decided to open the year by bringing a hot new amapiano single, Juku. The musicians released their latest single recently. Based in Cape Town, CA MA GU started writing short stories at a young age […]

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DJ Maphorisa acknowledges Wizkid’s influence on his amapiano journey

A short clip of Themba “DJ Maphorisa” Sekowe’s interview with Manchester’s Pie radio presenter recently surfaced on X, formerly known as Twitter, where the multi hitmaker detailed how his love for amapiano sound came about. Amapiano is a unique sound that infuses house music with the African sound with a piano influence. Detailing how the […]

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Gospel singer Solly Moholo’s sights firmly set on Amapiano

Veteran gospel singer Solly Moholo has his sights firmly set on venturing into one of South Africa’s most popular young genres Amapiano. Amapiano, a Nguni word which means “the pianos” is a subgenre of house music and has become one of South Africa’s most prized exports, becoming a popular favourite both locally as well as […]

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Donald gives credit to South African music

It is beautiful to watch South African musical artists being united and congratulating each other whenever another one is winning. South African singer and songwriter Donald Moatshe popularly known by the mononym Donald praises South Africa’s music industry. The 38-year-old award-winning artists took to Instagram and posted a video clip from an event where people […]

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Rihanna names Mnike her favourite song of 2023

We might be a country facing issues such as loadshedding and the like but musically, 2023 has been the best year for South African artists. Our artists created hits that took the world by storm. Pumping on global platforms are these three songs: Tyler ICU’s Mnike, singer Tyla’s Water and Nigerian singer Davido’s song Unavailable […]

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DJ Shimza releases Mnike’s remix

We can all agree that Tyler ICU’s song Mnike was one of our favourite songs of 2023 as it kept us dancing since it was released. It remains the best hit song Tyler ICU and Tumelo have given us. South African musician and DJ Ashley Rapala, professionally known as DJ Shimza, felt like Mnike alone […]

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Mr JazziQ to host his first homecoming picnic

The most loved amapiano sensation Tumelo Manyoni popularly known as Mr JazziQ is hosting his first ever homecoming picnic. The former JazziDisciples amapiano duo’s homecoming picnic will be on the 16th of December at KwaBhekilanga Sports Ground in Alexandra. The line up of the Danko JazziQue homecoming picnic is made up of artists like DBN […]

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Vyno Miller shows gratitude to Maphorisa and Kabza

Bongani Sikhukhula who is popularly known as Vyno Miller is no stranger to the entertainment industry as he is a famous deejay, musician and songwriter. The musician rose to fame after his debut on the Big Brother Mzansi show as he participated in season 3 of the show. Upon entering the Big Brother Mzansi show, the […]

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WATCH: Shebeshxt’s studio session with DJ Maphorisa

What can go wrong when an upcoming artist gets a chance to have a studio session with the South Africa’s most loved amapiano sensation, DJ Maphorisa? The 36-year-old award-winning record producer (whose real name is Themba Sekowe) is known for making the best amapiano hits, so it is always great to see him in studio, […]

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