Loftus Versfeld Stadium. 50,000 strong. The heartbeat of a nation amplified by basslines, log drums, and the echo of a genre that’s become a global movement. On 29 August 2025, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, known collectively as Scorpion Kings, will rewrite the perspective of what it means to take Amapiano to the world, from home.
Scorpion Kings Live with Friends is a seismic shift. A landmark celebration of South African sound, identity, and pride. The announcement dropped with cinematic flair, courtesy of Sony Music Africa, DJ Maphorisa, and Kabza De Small, teasing the scale, energy, and emotional weight behind what’s coming.
From backstage scenes to panoramic stadium shots, the teaser video lays down a promise, this will be a night carved into the cultural memory of a generation.
Lebo Kgothadi, who took to Instagram with passion and pride, captured the essence best:
“This is very close to my heart . A celebration and upliftment of culture !! Scorpion Kings Live With Friends is a significant moment for culture because it celebrates and amplifies a genre that is deeply rooted in South African music and Heritage . This is for me , this is for you , this is for us !”
And that’s exactly what this is, for us. For the kids in kasi who blast Amapiano from corner stores. For the producers pushing keys from bedrooms. For the dancefloors that don’t stop moving. For a genre that’s gone global but never lost its local soul.
#KingsWillRise is a declaration. The Kings are not coming. They’ve arrived. And they’re bringing all of us with them.
Whether you’re front row or vibing from home, one thing’s for sure: 29 August 2025 is not to be missed. It’s not just history in the making. It’s history made loud.
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