Davido joins Scorpion Kings Live With Friends as Caiphus Semenya is honoured at historic music celebration
This tribute is set to go beyond words, as the Scorpion Kings will debut a special remix of one of Semenya's timeless classics — blending his legendary musical roots with the modern amapiano sound that's taken the world by storm.
'Honouring Caiphus Semenya is about acknowledging our roots and celebrating the legends who paved the way for African music globally,' said Maphorisa. Full-day festival, star-studded line-up
The main stage will be ablaze with some of the biggest names in African music, including Ami Faku, Aymos, Bontle Smith, Cassper Nyovest, Daliwonga, Focalistic, Kamo Mphela, Kwesta, Mafikizolo, Mawhoo, Mlindo The Vocalist, Msaki, Mthunzi, Njelic, Nkosazana Daughter, Nokwazi, Oskido, Phila Dlozi, Ricky Lenyora, Sizwe Alakine, Sjava, Thatohatsi, Tracy, Uhuru, Umthakathi Kush, Uncool MC and Young Stunna — all performing alongside Kabza and Phori.
Kicking off the celebration from the early hours, the pre-show stage will feature performances from 25K, Ba Bethe Ga Shoazen, Banques, Blxckie, Christos, DBN Gogo, Dihno, Dlala Thukzin, Venom and Vinny Da Vinci, ensuring fans enjoy a full day of non-stop music and good vibes. An African music milestone
With Davido joining the fold, a tribute to Caiphus Semenya and a never-before-seen line-up of African stars, Betway Presents Scorpion Kings Live with Friends is shaping up to be the largest Amapiano and African music festival in South African history.
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Beyond the explosive line-up, the night will also pay tribute to South African music royalty Caiphus Semenya. Earlier this week, Kabza and Maphorisa visited the iconic composer and musician at his home, confirming that Semenya will be honoured live on stage during the show. This tribute is set to go beyond words, as the Scorpion Kings will debut a special remix of one of Semenya's timeless classics — blending his legendary musical roots with the modern amapiano sound that's taken the world by storm. 'Honouring Caiphus Semenya is about acknowledging our roots and celebrating the legends who paved the way for African music globally,' said Maphorisa. Full-day festival, star-studded line-up The main stage will be ablaze with some of the biggest names in African music, including Ami Faku, Aymos, Bontle Smith, Cassper Nyovest, Daliwonga, Focalistic, Kamo Mphela, Kwesta, Mafikizolo, Mawhoo, Mlindo The Vocalist, Msaki, Mthunzi, Njelic, Nkosazana Daughter, Nokwazi, Oskido, Phila Dlozi, Ricky Lenyora, Sizwe Alakine, Sjava, Thatohatsi, Tracy, Uhuru, Umthakathi Kush, Uncool MC and Young Stunna — all performing alongside Kabza and Phori. Kicking off the celebration from the early hours, the pre-show stage will feature performances from 25K, Ba Bethe Ga Shoazen, Banques, Blxckie, Christos, DBN Gogo, Dihno, Dlala Thukzin, Venom and Vinny Da Vinci, ensuring fans enjoy a full day of non-stop music and good vibes. An African music milestone With Davido joining the fold, a tribute to Caiphus Semenya and a never-before-seen line-up of African stars, Betway Presents Scorpion Kings Live with Friends is shaping up to be the largest Amapiano and African music festival in South African history.
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Davido joins Scorpion Kings Live With Friends as Caiphus Semenya is honoured at historic music celebration
A tribute fit for a legend Beyond the explosive line-up, the night will also pay tribute to South African music royalty Caiphus Semenya. Earlier this week, Kabza and Maphorisa visited the iconic composer and musician at his home, confirming that Semenya will be honoured live on stage during the show. This tribute is set to go beyond words, as the Scorpion Kings will debut a special remix of one of Semenya's timeless classics — blending his legendary musical roots with the modern amapiano sound that's taken the world by storm. 'Honouring Caiphus Semenya is about acknowledging our roots and celebrating the legends who paved the way for African music globally,' said Maphorisa. Full-day festival, star-studded line-up The main stage will be ablaze with some of the biggest names in African music, including Ami Faku, Aymos, Bontle Smith, Cassper Nyovest, Daliwonga, Focalistic, Kamo Mphela, Kwesta, Mafikizolo, Mawhoo, Mlindo The Vocalist, Msaki, Mthunzi, Njelic, Nkosazana Daughter, Nokwazi, Oskido, Phila Dlozi, Ricky Lenyora, Sizwe Alakine, Sjava, Thatohatsi, Tracy, Uhuru, Umthakathi Kush, Uncool MC and Young Stunna — all performing alongside Kabza and Phori. Kicking off the celebration from the early hours, the pre-show stage will feature performances from 25K, Ba Bethe Ga Shoazen, Banques, Blxckie, Christos, DBN Gogo, Dihno, Dlala Thukzin, Venom and Vinny Da Vinci, ensuring fans enjoy a full day of non-stop music and good vibes. An African music milestone
