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Amapiano is going global once again, and South Africa’s biggest stars are leading the charge.

Author: EIIGHANA AFRICA BROADCASTING NETWORK
Last updated: Wednesday 14 May 2025

Amapiano is going global once again, and South Africa’s biggest stars are leading the charge.

Kabza De Small, Sha Sha, and Focalistic—three of the genre’s most influential voices—have joined forces for a groundbreaking EP titled “From Jozi to the World,” dropping next week. The project is set to blend South Africa’s signature piano grooves with global influences and sounds, marking a bold step for the genre’s international expansion.
> “This is bigger than just music—it’s about putting Amapiano on every dancefloor across the globe,” said Kabza De Small in a teaser shared on Instagram.


Global Collaborations
The EP features a lineup of heavyweight global artists, including:
Wizkid (Nigeria)
J Balvin (Colombia)
Lojay (Nigeria)
Major League DJz (SA/UK)

With this diverse mix of African and Latin influences, the EP is positioned as a true crossover release, aimed at dominating both African charts and international playlists.
Lead Single “Yebo” Breaks the Internet
The lead track “Yebo” has already exploded on TikTok, amassing over 1 million videos in just 24 hours. The #YeboChallenge is quickly going viral, with fans from Johannesburg to Lagos to London jumping in with creative dance routines and remixes.
About the Artists
Kabza De Small is considered the “King of Amapiano,” known for producing genre-defining hits.
Sha Sha, the “Queen of Amapiano,” won Best New International Act at the 2020 BET Awards.
Focalistic, known for hits like “Ke Star” and “Tabela Hape,” continues to push Amapiano into mainstream hip-hop and global music spaces.

This collaboration is being celebrated across the continent as a win for South African music, pan-African unity, and the continued evolution of Amapiano as a global genre.

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Keep it locked on EIIGHANA AFRICA for the official tracklist, music video premieres, and first reactions to “From Jozi to the World.”

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