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. music May 7, 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. music April 23, 2025
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 August 21, 2024
Major Lazer, Major League, Tiwa Savage & Maphorisa Want You to Have Some 'Koo Koo Fun' Major LazerandMajor League Djzjust released their collaborative "Koo Koo Fun" record featuringTiwa SavageandDJ Maphorisa. music September 22, 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 evenDavidoandMaphorisaweighing in. music September 15, 2022
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! south africa May 21, 2021
Review: New Scorpion Kings and TRESOR Album Takes Amapiano To New Spheres Pioneering amapiano duoScorpion Kings,Kabza De SmallandDJ Maphorisa, together with pop mavenTRESORstrike gold on their joint album 'Rumble In The Jungle'. music April 16, 2021
Interview: DJ Maphorisa Talks About Scorpion Kings' Success The star South African DJ and producer — also one half of the Scorpion Kings alongsideKabza De Small— on their recent full-album collaboration withTRESORand the evolution of amapiano. music April 16, 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. news April 14, 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. film tv January 15, 2021
Interview: Sha Sha Emerges From Featured Artist to Take Centre Stage South African/Zimbabwean artistSha Shachats to OkayAfrica about leveraging features to carve out a solo career. music June 23, 2020
DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small Release New Album ‘Once Upon a Time in Lockdown’ StreamKabza De SmallandDJ Maphorisa's new album 'Once Upon a Time in Lockdown.' music April 17, 2020
'Phoyisa'—DJ Maphorisa & Kabza de Small's Latest Single—Was Put Together in Just 4 Hours "Phoyisa," featuring Cassper Nyovest and Qwestakufet is the perfect amapiano banger to ring in the new year. news December 31, 2019
Listen to ‘Clan Beats,’ an EP Produced by DJ Maphorisa Featuring Thandiswa Mazwai, Sjava, Madala Kunene, Sho Madjozi and More South African artists celebrate their indigenous languages and cultures on newly-released 'Clan Beats' EP. music September 25, 2019
Listen to 3 New Songs from Samthing Soweto’s Upcoming Album ‘Isiphithiphithi’ The songs featureDJ Maphorisa,Kabza De Small,Mlindo The Vocalistand more. music August 30, 2019
Listen to DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small’s Collaborative Single 'Scorpion Kings' featuring Kaybee Sax DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small connect on 'Scorpion Kings.' music May 20, 2019
Mr Eazi, DJ Maphorisa & DJ Kaywise Link Up In the Music Video for 'Alert' Nigerian and South African pop meet on the colorful new track. music February 20, 2019
Video: Revisit the Magic from OkayAfrica's 'Mzansi Heat & Naija Beats' at Lincoln Center Out of Doors Our video recaps what went down featuring Yemi Alade, DJ Tunez and DJ Maphorisa. events September 7, 2018
Here's What You Missed at OkayAfrica's 'Mzansi Heat & Naija Beats' at Lincoln Center Out of Doors A photo recap of our special night of Naija and Mzansi magic featuring Yemi Alade, DJ Tunez and DJ Maphorisa. usa August 3, 2018
10 Mega Hits You May Or May Not Know Were Produced By DJ Maphorisa There's more toMaphorisathan co-producing 'One Dance.' music July 27, 2018
Hear DJ Maphorisa's Song For Nelson Mandela's 100th Birthday "Dance Like Mandela" featuresMoonchild, Stilo Magolide, Mlindo The Vocalist&DJ Sbucardoand samplesDrake. audio July 18, 2018
OkayAfrica Presents 'Mzansi Heat & Naija Beats' with Yemi Alade, DJ Maphorisa & DJ Tunez at Lincoln Center Out of Doors You don't want to miss this special night of Naija and Mzansi magic. events June 22, 2018
DJ Maphorisa's 'Makhe' Will Be Your New Anthem Watch the new music video for the gqom banger "Makhe" featuringDJ Shimza&Moonchild Sanelly. video May 18, 2018
DJ Maphorisa’s ‘BlaqBoyMusic’ EP Is a Great Cocktail of Gqom & Trap The EP featuresK.O.,Moonchild Sanelly,A-Reece,Wichi 1080,Bontle Smithand more. audio May 17, 2018
Listen To a New Song By DJ Maphorisa, Zingah, Wizkid and Burna Boy "OOO" should be big in 2018. music December 18, 2017
Listen to DJ Maphorisa’s Gqom Remix of UK Duo CLiQ’s ‘Wavey’ DJ Maphorisa givesCLiQ's "Wavey" a gqom flavor. music December 8, 2017
The 6 Songs You Need to Hear This Week Check out the best tracks, videos, mixtapes and releases that came across our desks this week. music December 2, 2016
