Scorpion Kings set FNB Stadium alight!
South African amapiano stars Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, known as the Scorpion Kings, performed a sold-out show at FNB Stadium. The event highlighted the global rise of the amapiano music genre.
Why it matters
The success of the Scorpion Kings demonstrates the significant cultural and economic impact of African music genres on the global stage.
MZANSI showed up in their numbers on Saturday, 19 September.
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The mighty Scorpion Kings took over FNB Stadium in Soweto for a massive night of amapiano, music and unforgettable entertainment.
The stadium was packed with fans ready to dance, sing and celebrate the sound that has travelled from South African townships to stages around the world.
More than 70 000 fans were expected at the massive show, which brought together some of the biggest names in the amapiano movement.
At the centre of the madness were the men behind the Scorpion Kings — Kabza De Small, real name Kabelo Petrus Motha (33) and DJ Maphorisa, real name Themba Sekowe (38).
Kabza, who was born in Mpumalanga, rose to prominence with his distinctive piano-driven sound and became one of amapiano’s biggest names.
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