Behind the White Sunglasses: DJ Phaphane’s Two-Year Rise From Paris Parties to Sony

October 27, 2026

From Paris party flyers to an RCA deal, a Diamond Platnumz collaboration and a million-view mix: how DJ Phaphane became European amapiano’s breakout star in two years.

Dlala Thukzin Explains Why He Can’t Play His New Album in Joburg Clubs

October 16, 2026

At the listening session for his album Ember, Dlala Thukzin explained why South African crowds want songs they already know, and why he can play his whole album overseas.

Are ‘Nakupenda’ and ‘Money Constant’ Amapiano or Afrobeats?

June 12, 2026

Are TxC’s Nakupenda and Wizkid’s Money Constant amapiano or Afrobeats? We break down the beats, the structure and J Gadget’s argument.

Afro Nation Portugal 2026: Everything You Need to Know

June 11, 2026

Afro Nation Portugal 2026 returns to Praia da Rocha on 3-5 July with Burna Boy, Asake, Wizkid, Tyla and more. Here’s your full guide.

Uncle Waffles x Chocolate City Barcelona

May 18, 2026

Uncle Waffles headlines Chocolate City in Barcelona for a sunset session.

Dankie Sounds: Fête de la Musique Opening Party

May 18, 2026

Dankie Sounds Fête de la Musique opening party at Les Planches on the Champs Élysées, Paris.

Piano Republik: The Ultimate Amapiano Festival

May 18, 2026

Piano Republik at Delapré Abbey Northampton featuring DBN Gogo, LeeMcKrazy, Scotts Maphuma.

Bacardi Fest

May 18, 2026

Bacardi Fest day party in London featuring Success SA, MC Nonoza, Joe The Show and a stacked DJ lineup.

Yumala Presents: Dlala Thukzin

May 18, 2026

Dlala Thukzin live at 8 Marvila in Lisbon, presented by Yumala.

Amapiano Worldwide

March 3, 2026

20.03.2026 LINE-UP DROP 🚀🔥 Amapiano Worldwide returns to @bitterzoet on March 20th for a night dedicated to the future of African Electronic Dance Music! This is more than a party! It’s a celebration of the African Electronic sound, culture, and the global movement pushing Amapiano and Afro-electronic music to the forefront of the dancefloor.🌍 ARTISTS ON DECK⚡️ @031choppa 🇿🇦⚡️ @musicaljazz_ 🇿🇦⚡️ @djbenaiah⚡️ @thedonjonnn⚡️ @nomtah⚡️ @7khwezi⚡️ @valued.energy_⚡️ @kikii.official_ Expect deep Amapiano grooves, high-energy Gqom, and boundary-pushing Afro sounds all night long.