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Amapiano artists including DJ Maphorisa, Uncle Waffles, Kabza De Small, and Focalistic against a vibrant green background.

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Amapiano: The South African Sound That Took Over the World

Born in South Africa’s townships in the early 2010s, this genre found its global moment during lockdown, giving people a reason to dance when the world stood still. This video traces its journey.

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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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Skyla Tylaa Drops a Cross-Continental Club Anthem with “Bombshell (Cheza)”

The London DJ makes her producer debut with a genre-blending banger featuring Tyler ICU, Diamond Platnumz, and more.

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10 Songs That Make Us Extremely Proud to be African

For Africa Day, we asked our OkayAfrica staff members to reflect on a song that makes them feel proud to be African.

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The Best Amapiano Songs Right Now

Want to know which Amapiano songs are trending right now? OkayAfrica rounds up the best trending Amapiano songs of 2025. Stream the latest hits from rising stars and legends like De Mthuda, Kelvin Momo, and Sfarzo Rtee.

Amapiano: The South African Sound That Took Over the World

Born in South Africa’s townships in the early 2010s, this genre found its global moment during lockdown, giving people a reason to dance when the world stood still. This video traces its journey.

Best Amapiano Songs of 2025 So Far — Mid-Year Roundup

Amapiano is a movement. These are the best amapiano songs of the year so far, which showcase how the genre has grown, stumbled, and soared in 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.

The Best Amapiano Songs of 2024

Amapiano’s momentum keeps going strong and the timeless bangers that came out this year are proof of its staying power. Here’s a selection of the best amapiano songs of 2024, featuring Tyler ICU, LeeMcKrazy, Pabi Cooper and many more.

African Songs You Need to Hear This Week

The best new African music that came out this week featuring Runtown, Da Capo, ODUMODUBLVCK, and more.

Tyla Leads the African Wave at Coachella 2025

With Coachella kicking off today, Tyla and fellow African artists Amaarae, Rema, and others transform the desert into a showcase of the continent's musical diversity.

The Hottest African Producers Right Now

A celebration of the people who are making African music tick right now, featuring Semzi, Tempoe, Dlala Thukzin, Guiltybeatz, Louddaaa, and more.

Skyla Tylaa Drops a Cross-Continental Club Anthem with “Bombshell (Cheza)”

The London DJ makes her producer debut with a genre-blending banger featuring Tyler ICU, Diamond Platnumz, and more.

Opinion: Can Tyla Balance Amapiano Authenticity with Global Pop Dreams?

For the past year, Tyla has been rewriting the narrative for African artists on the global stage. But, in an industry still learning how to place her, who is she really for?

10 Songs That Make Us Extremely Proud to be African

For Africa Day, we asked our OkayAfrica staff members to reflect on a song that makes them feel proud to be African.

18 South African Music Acts to Watch in Honor of Youth Day

Rising DJs and sonic storytellers reflect on what this day means and what it feels like to be young and free in a country still healing from its past.