The Best Amapiano Songs Right Now

Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa announced the second edition of their successful Scorpion Kings Live concert, this time at FNB Stadium in September, following their 2025 debut at Loftus Versfeld Stadium . 

The duo were also announced as part of Black Coffee's eighth consecutive Hï Ibiza Saturday residency, running from 2 May to 3 October 2026, marking another milestone in amapiano's global expansion. 

In other news, Focalistic launched the FocaForum 2000 sneaker in collaboration with adidas Originals, becoming the first African musician to co-design a collection with the brand.

With the year fully in gear, there’s a staggering amount of amapiano releases doing the rounds, all worthy of attention. We’ve gathered some of the ones that impressed us, and left us wanting more. 

Below is a rundown of all the amapiano songs that left us in awe in April.

The Big Hash, Sly, Kabza De Small - "Company"

The Big Hash entered the scene almost a decade ago as a hungry, fresh-faced teenager ready to rip the mold of the industry he entered apart. A couple of releases later, he's a respected figure in hip-hop and R&B circles, but there are still those who feel he hasn't gotten acclaim that matches his output. He let it be known he was working with Kabza De Small earlier this year, a few months after he released his mixtape, Press Hash: Volume One. "Company" is his amapiano exploit, and all anyone is left wondering is why it took so long. The Big Hash bleeds talent, and it remains apparent on this song that he’s not the one to play with. 

Ben Produces, DJ Superman - "Bambi Roof"

On "Bambi Roof," Ben Produces and DJ Superman steer away from trying to reinvent the wheel, and serve pure, unadulterated soulful amapiano, complete with vocal chants to keep the people singing along. This is what a night out in the city sounds like. This is the music of joy and memorable times.

Don Edward, Kukzer wadi piano_012, Alimthae Official - "Ware Bona"

For the most part, underground amapiano remains the most exciting, experimental frontline of the music. "Ware Bona" is possessed by the spirit of barcardi house, propelled by log drums that knock your head and heart off. It's heavy, laced with a groove that will force you to move. Don Edward, Kukzer wadi piano_012 and Alimthae Official really know where it's at, and are merely guiding us towards the source.

Noxolo, Lehleeza, Semi Tee, Myztro - "Casablanca Groove"

There are artists who serve as cheat codes. Once their name shows up on a song, you're left with no choice but to press play. Lehleeza is one such artist, and he joins Myztro, Semi Tee and Noxolo to bring the vibe on "Casablanca Groove,” a song that sounds like what plays when the bottles come out, when the party peaks, and when the night ends. It's that versatile. Dig in and savour the flavours; the whole squad cooked.

"Imagine" opens up with a bass that sounds like subwoofers falling apart. It reflects the current moment and doesn't ask for much. The lyrics are a rebuttal to getting disrespected; "ufikile apha kwi section yam, ndiblome nempintshi zam / ufike wasela notshwala bam, nina netshomi zakho," goes the lyric—a clear disavowal, a boundary thicker than a club section's. Cold!

Musa Keys, Konke, Divine Vee - "Siya Pusha"

Musa Keys is one of the more accomplished, well-rounded artists in amapiano—a producer, deejay, vocalist and outstanding performer. His ear for catchy sounds, understanding of melody, and general desire to outdo himself keep him interesting. "Siya Pusha," alongside Konke and Divine Vee, is so well-arranged, so carefully considered in its message of hope, and so deserving of multiple spins.

Nation Deep, Nandipha 808, Givem Tyler Leech - "Issa Maza" (feat. CAAZA)

Some songs build up, others remain suspended in motion as tension mounts upon them, while others don't so much pounce on you as they do catch you off-guard: starting off in one place, then morphing in multiple directions while retaining a central motif. "Issa Maza" has a gqom foundation and, for all intents, carries on in that direction. But there's a bounce to it, a third dimension that suggests amapiano, even in spirit. Hard!

Visco Da Sporo - "Sihole" (feat. Sundile)

"Sihole'" manages a fine balance: the 3-Step and amapiano combo given enough space for each section to accommodate the style, held together by Sundile's soothing vocals, and guided by the watchful eye of Visco Da Sporo, who directs this spirit-in-motion with a reassuring ease and fluidity.

Sabza Womqulo, Zuzu Key, Soulque - "Bana Ba Straata 2.0 (Sgija Version)" (feat. DJ Mabusa & Ama Grootman)

The first version of "Bana Ba Straata," released in February 2025, was a soulful, melodic feast, very much in the soulful amapiano bag. "Bana Ba Straata 2.0" is a different affair, yet refuses to cast away the soulful element as it inverts the idea of what soul can be. This time around, the demands are urgent; you don't just move, but own your whole presence on the dancefloor—head raised, hands in the air, spirit on cloud nine. Divine.