What is Amapiano?
Amapiano, a Zulu or Xhosa word loosely translated to “the pianos”, is a subgenre of house and Kwaito music that emerged in South Africa in the mid-2010s. It is a hybrid of deep house, jazz, and lounge music characterized by synths and wide percussive basslines.
List Of Richest Amapiano DJ In South Africa
DJ Jaivane
Luyanda Mlonzi (born July 9, 1992), best known as DJ Jaivane, is a South African Disk Jockey. He is famous for his amapiano mixes and energetic vibes on stage. DJ Jaivane and his close friend DJ Stokie pair up to perform in ceremonies with their amapiano beats. Their beats have made them quite popular. DJ Jaivane drives one of the sporty cars. He owns an Audi RS 3 (sport back), estimated to be worth around R 879 995.
DJ Melzi
DJ Melzi (born 19 November 2001), with the real name Tumelo Mphai, is a South African Disk Jockey and Producer. The multi-talented young artist is good at juggling education and his career. He has contributed largely to the music industry through the hit songs he has dropped so far. Many of the songs have trended and played on repeat on several platforms. The young actor is seemingly living big and gladly shares his lifestyle with fans.
Kabza De Small
Kabelo Petrus Motha better known by his stage name Kabza de Small is a South African DJ and record producer. According to several online sources, Kabza De Small’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million which is roughly equivalent to R31 million and he is one of the richest Amapiano artists in the country. He makes money from the sales of his albums, licenses, and live performances.
DJ Maphorisa
Dj Maphorisa born Themba Sekowe is a South African record producer, DJ, and vocalist. He rose to stardom after producing several hit singles for artists of multiple music genres such as Uhuru(“Y-Yjukuta”). He is one of the richest DJs in Africa and his net worth is estimated to be R225M.
Busta 929
Busta is a well-known artist, businessman, and social media personality from South Africa. His music is known for optimism, and one of his successful songs, Umsebenzi Wethu, is very popular in bars and social settings. And he is referred to as one of the faces of the South African Amapiano Movement.
What is the origin of Amapiano?
Amapiano genre traces its roots back to Kwaito which was an Afro Pop genre-blending musical beats from Zulu folklore. Zulu is a revered culture in South Africa and its sounds have inspired several music genres in South Africa including gqom which has been overshadowed by Amapiano.
Is Amapiano different from Afrobeat?
“It’s important for the two to meet, but you need to understand that Afrobeats is a performance industry and Amapiano is a dance industry.
What is the Amapiano dance called?
Amapiano has created trending dance moves such as “the pouncing cat”, the “Zekethe”, the “Dakiwe challenge” and the famous “Mlando” dance move, to mention but a few.