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The South African
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
BTS' J-hope brings amapiano moves to the world
J-hope, the electrifying dancer and rapper from BTS, has once again proven why he's a global phenomenon. With the release of the MONA LISA (Afropop Remix) , he shone a spotlight on South African culture. J-Hope is known for his intentional artistry as every move, every beat, every step- he does it with purpose. This time, he's set the dance world abuzz by weaving in Amapiano dance steps, a style born and bred in South Africa. The remix's choreography is a nod to the viral Tshwala Bam moves, made famous by TitoM and Yuppe, with S.N.E and EeQue on vocals. It's a moment of pride for South Africa, seeing its homegrown dance style take centre stage on a global platform. Amapiano is a genre of house music that emerged in South Africa around 2012. It fuses deep house, jazz, and lounge, marked by high-pitched piano melodies. Quick steps, body popping, and viral moves like 'the pouncing cat' and 'the Zekethe' have taken over TikTok and Instagram, making Amapiano a worldwide dance craze. J-hope didn't just copy the style; he studied it, respected it, and made it his own. 'He's a true student of dance,' says a fan on Reddit. 'He always acknowledges the roots of the styles he uses, it's not just about looking cool, but also about honouring the culture.' The Afropop Remix's choreography is already making waves online. Dancers from across the globe are jumping on the #MONALISAChallenge, eager to try out the Amapiano-inspired steps. South African fans are especially excited. 'It's amazing to see someone like J-hope bring our dance to the world. It feels like we're being seen,' says dancer Lerato Mokoena from Johannesburg. Clips of J-hope's dance practice and tutorials are racking up thousands of views. The energy is infectious, and everyone wants to try the new moves. And the best part? This is only the beginning. The Afropop Remix is gaining traction, and the dance community is ready to take it even further. As the world grooves to Amapiano, South Africa stands tall. J-hope's intentional artistry has made sure of that. 'He's a phenomenal artist,' says a fan. 'Everything he does has a reason. And now, the world is dancing with us.' 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.
BBC News
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Tins to know about di Trace awards 2025 wey dey happun for Zanzibar
Di second edition of di Trace Awards don set to happun tonight, di 26 February, 2025 for The Mora Resort, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Organisers of di Trace Awards say e dey show di rich Afro music through genres like Afrobeat, dancehall, hip-hop, Afropop, mbalax, amapiano, zouk, kizomba, genge, coupé-décalé, bongo flava, soukous, gospel, rap, raï, kompa, R&B, and rumba. Artists from over 30 kontries for Africa, South America, di Caribbean, di Indian Ocean, and Europe dey compete for 24 categories. Rema, Yemi Alade, Diamond Platnumz and Wally Seck dey among those wey go perform at the awards show. Di categories of di awards and artistes wey dey nominated dey down below. Global Awards nominees Song of di Year Tyla – 'Jump' (South Africa) Tyler ICU – 'Mnike' (South Africa) Titom & Yuppe – 'Tshwala Bam' (South Africa) Tamsir x Team Paiya – 'Coup du Marteau' (Ivory Coast) Asake & Travis Scott – 'Active' (Nigeria) Tems – 'Love Me Jeje' (Nigeria) Burna Boy – 'Higher' (Nigeria) Rema & Shallipopi – 'Benin Boys' (Nigeria) Diamond Platnumz – 'Komasawa' (Tanzania) Album of di Year Burna Boy – I Told Them (Nigeria) Asake – Lungu Boy (Nigeria) Rema – Heis (Nigeria) Josey – Vibration Universelle (Ivory Coast) Amaarae – Fountain Baby (Ghana) King Promise – True To Self (Ghana) Stonebwoy – 5th Dimension (Ghana) Toofan – Stamina (Togo) Best Collaboration Titom & Yuppe & Burna Boy – 'Tshwala Bam' (Remix) (South Africa/Nigeria) Neyna & MC Acondize – 'Nu Ka Sta Para' (Cape Verde) Kocee ft. Patoranking – 'Credit Alert' (Cameroon/Nigeria) Asake & Wizkid – 'MMS' (Nigeria) Rema & Shallipopi – 'Benin Boys' (Nigeria) Odumodublvck & Black Sherif – 'Woto Woto Seasoning' (Ghana) Tamsir & Team Paiya – 'Coup du Marteau' (Ivory Coast) Best Music Video Meji Alabi – Rema 'DND' (Nigeria) TG Omori – Kizz Daniel & Davido 'Twe Twe' (Nigeria) Director Folex – Zuchu feat Innoss' B 'Nani' (Remix) (Tanzania/DRC) Nabil Elderkin – Tyla 'Jump' (South Africa) Kmane – Ayra Starr 'Commas' (Nigeria) Seoute Emmanuel – Toofan 'C Pas Normal' (Togo) Ach'B – Innoss' B 'Sete' (DRC) Edgar Esteves – Asake & Wizkid 'MMS' (Nigeria) Best Dancer Ikorodu Boys (Nigeria) Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana) Incredible Zigi (Ghana) Kamo Mphela (South Africa) Telminho (Angola) Makhadzi (South Africa) Ordinateur (Ivory Coast) Issac Kalonji (Democratic Republic of Congo) Best DJ Tyler ICU – 'Mnike' (South Africa) Uncle Waffles – 'Wadibusa' (South Africa) DJ Tunez – 'Apala Disco Remix' (Nigeria) DJ Nelasta – 'Eros' (Angola) DJ Spinall ft. Tyla & Omah Lay – 'One Call' (Nigeria) DJ Neptune ft. Qing Madi – 'Honest' (Nigeria) DJ Moh Green – 'Kelele' (Algeria) DJ Maphorisa – 'Mnike' (South Africa) Kabza De Small – 'Imithandazo' (South Africa) Best Hip Hop Artist Nasty C (South Africa), Didi B (Ivory Coast) Odumodublvck (Nigeria), Suspect 95 (Ivory Coast) Sarkodie (Ghana) Young Lunya (Tanzania) Maglera Doe Boy (South Africa) Pan-African Awards nominees Best Global African Artist Tyla (South Africa) Tyler ICU (South Africa) Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of Congo) Burna Boy (Nigeria) Asake (Nigeria/USA) Rema (Nigeria) Ayra Starr (Nigeria) Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) Best Male Artist Dlala Thukzin (South Africa) Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of Congo) Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) Asake (Nigeria) Burna Boy (Nigeria) Rema (Nigeria) Wizkid (Nigeria) Stonebwoy (Ghana) Best Female Artist Tyla (South Africa) Makhadzi (South Africa) Chelsea Dinorath (Angola) Josey (Ivory Coast) Ayra Starr (Nigeria) Tems (Nigeria) Yemi Alade (Nigeria) Best Newcomer Nkosazana Daughter (South Africa) Himra (Ivory Coast) Sabrina (Cameroon) Mia Guissé (Senegal) Shallipopi (Nigeria) Qing Madi (Nigeria) Abigail Chams (Tanzania) Best Live Performance Fally Ipupa (DRC) Ayra Starr – 21: The World Tour (Nigeria) Burna Boy – I Told Them (Nigeria) Tyla (South Africa) Yemi Alade – African Rebel Tour (Nigeria) Didi B – Mojo Trone Tour (Ivory Coast) Diamond Platnumz – Wasafi Festival (Tanzania) Best Producer Kelvin Momo – 'Sewe' (South Africa) – 'MMS' (Nigeria) DJ Maphorisa – 'Mnike' (South Africa) Tam Sir – 'Coup du Marteau' (Ivory Coast) Sarz – 'Happiness' (Nigeria) Jae 5 – 'Perfect Combi' (Ghana) KDDO – 'For Certain' (Party Next Door) (Nigeria) London – 'Ozeba' (Nigeria) Kabza De Small – 'Imithandazo' (South Africa) Best Gospel Artist Spirit of Praise 10 (South Africa) KS Bloom (Ivory Coast) Mercy Chinwo (Nigeria) Ada Ehi (Nigeria) Bella Kombo (Tanzania) Israël Mbonyi (Rwanda) Regional Awards nominees Best Artist Eastern Africa Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) Bien (Kenya) Joshua Baraka (Uganda) Harmonize (Tanzania) Rophnan (Ethiopia) Marioo (Tanzania) Zuchu (Tanzania) Nandy (Tanzania) Best Artist (Western Africa Anglophone) Seyi Vibez (Nigeria) Adekunle Gold (Nigeria) Ayra Starr (Nigeria) Tems (Nigeria) Chike (Nigeria) Simi (Nigeria) KiDi (Ghana) Best Artist (Southern Africa) Titom & Yuppe (South Africa) De Mthuda (South Africa) Inkabi Zezwe (South Africa) Dlala Thukzin (South Africa) Tyla (South Africa) Uncle Waffles (South Africa) Tyler ICU (South Africa) Best Artist Francophone Africa Didi B (Ivory Coast) Josey (Ivory Coast) Tidiane Mario (Congo) Gaz Mawete (Democratic Republic of Congo) Wally B. Seck (Senegal) PhillBill (Cameroon) Best Artist (Lusophone Africa) Calema (São Tomé and Príncipe) Landrick (Angola) Chelsea Dinorath (Angola) Twenty Fingers (Mozambique) Mr. Bow (Mozambique) Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde) Best Artist (Tanzania) Mbosso (Zanzibar) Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) Zuchu (Zanzibar) Marioo (Tanzania) Nandy (Tanzania) Alikiba (Tanzania) Jux (Tanzania) Harmonize (Tanzania) International and Diaspora Awards nominees Best Artist (Europe) Central Cee (United Kingdom) Kalash (France/Martinique) Darkoo (United Kingdom) Joe Dwet File (France/Haiti) Jungeli (France) Franglish (France) Aya Nakamura (France/Mali) Best Artist (Brazil) Racionais MC's (Brazil) MC IG (Brazil) Péricles (Brazil) Tasha & Tracie (Brazil) Ludmilla (Brazil) Duquesa (Brazil) Best Artist (Caribbean) Venssy (French Guiana) Mathieu White (Guadeloupe) Meryl (Martinique) Nesly (French Guiana) Shenseea (Jamaica) Kenny Haiti (Haiti) Best Artist (Indian Ocean) Barth (Reunion) Goulam (Comoros) PLL (Reunion) Kalipsxau (Reunion) Léa Churros (Reunion) Jamily Jeanne (Mauritius)
