‘South Africans gave Nigerians green light to use Amapiano’ — DJ Maphorisa
South African DJ and producer, Maphorisa has claimed that South Africans gave Nigerians the “green light” to use Amapiano after collaborations between artistes from both countries helped spread the sound. Maphorisa made the comment while discussing how the sound spread beyond South Africa and gained popularity in Nigeria. He pointed to “Sponono,” a collaboration involving […] ‘South Africans gave…
DJ Maphorisa, a prominent South African DJ and producer, has stated that South Africans facilitated the spread of Amapiano music to Nigerians. In an interview, Maphorisa explained that collaborations between artists from both countries played a significant role in popularizing the genre abroad. He cited "Sponono," a hit featuring Kabza De Small alongside Nigerian superstars Burna Boy and Wizkid, as a pivotal moment that opened the door for Nigerians to embrace Amapiano.
Maphorisa emphasized that this collaboration was a major record that had a lasting impact, helping to introduce the sound to a broader Nigerian audience. Beyond "Sponono," he acknowledged the influence of Nigerian music icons Don Jazzy, D’banj, P-Square, and Davido. Maphorisa further remarked on the smart and aggressive nature of his Nigerian counterparts, highlighting the synergy between South African and Nigerian musicians that propelled Amapiano's international success.
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