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The South African
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Davido joins Betway Presents Scorpion Kings Live with Friends
Fresh off his recent wedding, African megastar Davido has officially been added to the star-studded Betway Presents Scorpion Kings Live with Friends lineup. With the excitement building for this highly anticipated music spectacle, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, in collaboration with Metro FM and Converse, have unveiled their final surprise. Davido will bring his chart-topping hits and electrifying stage energy to Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Friday, 29 August 2025, promising fans an unforgettable experience. Both DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small expressed heartfelt pride, calling Davido's inclusion a unifying, history-making moment. 'Davido is family. Having him with us makes this a truly continental moment,' said DJ Maphorisa. Kabza De Small added, 'We've built this lineup to be history-making and Davido is the perfect final piece.' The main stage will feature a powerhouse lineup of multi-genre stars, including Ami Faku, Aymos, Bontle Smith, and Cassper Nyovest. Also performing are Daliwonga, Davido, Focalistic, Kamo Mphela, Kwesta, Mafikizolo, Mawhoo, Mlindo The Vocalist, Msaki, Mthunzi, and Njelic. HISTORY-MAKING LINEUP SET TO IGNITE SCORPION KINGS LIVE Fans can expect Nkosazana Daughter, Nokwazi, Oskido, Phila Dlozi, Ricky Lenyora, Sizwe Alakine, Sjava, Thatohatsi, Tracy, and Uhuru. Completing the bill are Umthakathi Kush, Uncool MC, Young Stunna, and of course, the dynamic Scorpion Kings themselves. To start the festivities, the pre-show stage promises high-energy performances from 25K, Ba Bethe Ga Shoazen, Banques, and Blxckie. Additional acts include Christos, DBN Gogo, Dihno, Dlala Thukzin, and Venom, keeping fans entertained and grooving before the main spectacle. Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa paid a heartfelt visit to legendary South African composer Caiphus Semenya this past week. On 29 August, Caiphus Semenya will be honoured live, highlighting the event as a generational celebration of African artistry. Fans can anticipate a special remix of Semenya's timeless song, blending South African heritage with the vibrant Amapiano sound. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
‘Betway Presents Scorpion Kings with Friends' unveils star-studded pre-show lineup
As anticipation builds for one of the year's most epic musical events, Betway Presents Scorpion Kings Live with Friends has turned up the heat with the announcement of a massive pre-show experience. In partnership with Metro FM and Converse, the show's organisers are promising fans a full-day celebration of South African music and culture at Loftus Stadium starting before the main event kicks off. From 2pm a pre-show stage will set the tempo for the night with a mix of some of Mzansi's hottest musical talent including DBN Gogo, Blxckie, 25K, Venom, Dlala Thukzin, Dinho, Christos, Vinny Da Vinci, Ba Bethe Gashoazen and Banques. 'This is not only an amapiano show, it's a full-day experience,' said Scorpion Kings duo DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small. 'We're inviting fans to come early, soak in the vibesand discover some of the freshest talents the country has to offer. The pre-show stage is all about celebrating music and making the day at Loftus unforgettable.'
