Scorpion Kings Live': Amapiano stars perform classics for sold-out crowd

Scorpion Kings Live': Amapiano stars perform classics for sold-out crowdDJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, better known as power duo, Scorpion Kings, performed their classic hits at the SunBet Arena on 22 July.

by Naledi de Wee

24-07-2022 08:30

in Music

Scorpion Kings, made up of DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, performed to a sold-out crowd at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Friday 22 July. Image via Facebook: Kabzadesmall_

Scorpion Kings Live A carefully crafted amapiano show with two of Mzansi's biggest stars at the fore. Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa performed to a sold-out audience at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Friday 22 July and it was nothing short of spectacular. The two amapiano giants shared the stage with some of the country's top musicians, who have also collaborated with the stars.

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KABZA DE SMALL AND DJ MAPHORISA'S SCORPION KINGS LIVE' The 2020 Scorpion Kings Live concert was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa promised fans that the concert would take place once it was safe for concert-goers to return to live events.

The Scorpion Kings Live amapiano show opened with the Scorpion Kings performing their much-loved hit, Hello, from their 2020 album. Maphorisa's alter-ego, Madumane, welcomed the audience with his soothing vocals and the show was underway!

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The audience roared as award-winning songstress Msaki hit the stage to perform Mntakababa and Khusela from Kabza De Small's latest album, King of Amapiano II.

Ami Faku hit the stage next and wowed the crowd with Abalele and Asibe Happy, two collaborations released in 2021.

@KabzaDeSmall_ @DjMaphorisa #ScorpionKingsLive re jele monate #AmiFaku pic.twitter.com/EO7tD6XGHI

Kapenda Chaps (@kapendachaps) July 23, 2022

SHOWSTOPPING PERFORMANCES FROM NJELIC AND DALIWONGA In the past two years, Njelic and Daliwonga have risen to become two of Mzansi's top amapiano vocalists. Njelic hit the stage with the Scorpion Kings and surprised the crowd with a few classics including the 2019 hit Shesha Geza.

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The energetic singer also performed Nana Thula, a track from Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa's classic Piano Hub album.

Daliwonga closed the Scorpion Kings Live show with Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, bringing his undeniable energy to the stage. The musicians closed the show with a performance of Izolo and the crowd went wild as Madumane stunned with his exceptional rap skills.

The Scorpion Kings Live show was proof that amapiano has become South Africa's sound of freedom . The genre has certainly had a major impact on the local music scene.

This song Njelic was a vibe #ScorpionKingsLIVE pic.twitter.com/8BSeaCjb7L

not srs (@yenaThato) July 23, 2022

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HIGH PRAISE FOR SCORPION KINGS After an incredible evening of amapiano, concert-goers have taken to Twitter to praise the Scorpion Kings for their live show.

You just had to be there, wrote one tweep.

Last night was just epic. Thank you Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, wrote another tweep.

Looking at the Scorpion Kings videos at Sun Arena makes me believe that my dreams and visions are valid. Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, you once again reassured us that it's possible if we believe!

#ScorpionKingsLive you just had to be there pic.twitter.com/egkT2u0PZt

e authi esharp. (@Msizi_M) July 23, 2022

Last night was just epic thank you @KabzaDeSmall_ and @DjMaphorisa #ScorpionKingsLive #kabza #Phori pic.twitter.com/ZPArh2aZnr

Zenobia (@kabzitto) July 23, 2022

Looking at the Scorpion king's videos at sun arena makes me believe that my dreams and visions are valid!@KabzaDeSmall_ @DjMaphorisa you once again reassured us that it's possible if we believe! #ScorpionKingsLive @keupzZ congratulations

Bonginkosi Mashilo (@_BMashilo) July 23, 2022

#MadumaneLive#ScorpionKingsLive

This Sun Arena event seems like most artist who performed really enjoyed,it was like the biggest event for them in their careers and Phori Kabza gave them the platform to shine

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