Amapiano vocalist Thatohatsi is taking more than musical experience from working with industry heavyweights DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small. The 22-year-old artist, whose real name is Thato Raphadi, says the Scorpion Kings have helped her develop the patience, resilience and work ethic needed to build a lasting career. Also see: Sfiso Ndlovu apologises to Thatohatsi […]
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Doreen Mokoena, the founder and CEO of Cybrsec Clinique, shared that the company’s audit of major artificial intelligence identified several South African artists in “publicly documented training corpora.” The artists’ work was used to enhance future AI music systems, with Kabza De Small topping the list. Also see: The pros and cons of artificial intelligence The […]
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In a music scene built on loyalty, mentorship, and fast-moving fame, tensions can surface just as quickly as hit songs. This week, one of Amapiano’s biggest names, Kabza De Small, found himself at the centre of a growing online conversation after responding to allegations made by a former artist linked to his camp. Rather than […]
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South Africans love a good celebrity moment, especially when it feels real and unscripted. This week, amapiano heavyweight Kabza De Small found himself trending again after a short video showing a “before and after” moment while drinking began circulating online. The clip quickly spread across social media, and fans across Mzansi could not stop laughing […]
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Kabza De Small has long been known as the quiet force behind Amapiano’s global rise. The producer, often called the King of Amapiano, built a reputation on consistency, late nights in studio sessions, and chart-topping collaborations. Now, however, conversation around his name has taken a more personal turn. Over the past few days, social media […]
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DJ Maphorisa Returns to His Afro Roots, Leaving Amapiano in “Good Hands” In a move that has sent ripples across South Africa’s music scene, DJ Maphorisa, the producer famously known as the Scorpion King, announced he’s returning to the Afro music that launched his career. Taking to Instagram Stories, he wrote: “Amapiano is in good […]
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A birthday bash that took a political turn When Kabza De Small turned 33, the vibe in the club was already electric. But things shifted into overdrive when Julius Malema showed up unannounced. The widely respected political figure didn’t just pass through—he shook hands with DJ Maphorisa and instantly became the talk of the night. […]
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A moment that made the music scene wince When host Thakgi Ledwaba of the well-known podcast Piano Pulse made remarks about champion amapiano artist Kabza De Small that crossed into body-shaming territory, South Africa’s music community couldn’t help but react. The episode aired and instantly stirred up debate online about the boundaries of commentary—and whether […]
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Cooler Box Lid as Instrument—when genius strikes in the studio In a video circulating recently on Instagram, South African amapiano king Kabza De Small allowed a peek behind the curtain: there he was in studio mode, grabbing the lid of a cooler box and turning it into a drum. The clip, posted on 31 October […]
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If you’ve been anywhere near the Amapiano scene lately, you’ve felt it, a shift. A softening. A sound that’s less about the log drum and more about the soul. Leading this subtle but powerful transformation is Nkandla-born songstress Nobuhle, together with none other than the Piano King himself, Kabza De Small. Their latest collaboration, “Umusa”, […]
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Loftus Stadium pulsed with energy on Friday night, August 29, as South Africa’s Amapiano pioneers, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza de Small, returned to the stage with a star-studded line-up for their highly anticipated “Scorpion Kings Live with Friends” concert. Fans didn’t just get a show, they got a night of music, memories, and a celebration […]
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South Africa’s amapiano powerhouses, Kabza de Small and DJ Maphorisa, turned Loftus Stadium into the heartbeat of the culture this past weekend. The Scorpion Kings Live with Friends concert wasn’t just another gig — it was a moment stamped into our music history. Fans travelled from across the country to witness the genre that has […]
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