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News24
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News24
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido added to Scorpion Kings Live concert lineup
Newlywed Nigerian superstar Davido has been added to the lineup of the upcoming Scorpion Kings Live concert. Taking place on 29 August at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, the festival will also honour legendary musician Caiphus Semenya. The event's lineup also includes the likes of Ami Faku, Cassper Nyovest, Mafikizolo, Focalistic and many more. Newlywed Nigerian superstar Davido is the newest addition to the lineup of the highly anticipated Scorpion Kings Live with Friends concert at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria later this month. Not just a music festival, the concert, held in partnership with Metro FM and Converse, will also honour legendary musician Caiphus Semenya when it takes place on Friday, 29 August. 'Davido is family. Having him with us makes this a truly continental moment,' the duo behind Scorpion Kings, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, said. 'We've built this lineup to be history-making.' Attendees can also look forward to performances from Ami Faku, Cassper Nyovest, Daliwonga, Focalistic, Kamo Mphela, Kwesta, Mafikizolo, Mlindo The Vocalist, Msaki, Njelic, Nkosazana Daughter, Oskido, Sjava and Young Stunna during the main show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scorpion Kings (@scorpionkingslive) Early risers can also look forward to performances from 25k, Blxckie, Christos, DBN Gogo, Dinho, Dlala Thukzin and Vinny Da Vince as they set the tone during the pre-show.
The Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald
Davido joins Scorpion Kings Live With Friends as Caiphus Semenya is honoured at historic music celebration
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.
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
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
