This December, MTV Base is bringing the vibes and sparking conversations with a two-part special, On the Base Roundtable: Best of Yanos 2024. Airing on Thursday, December 5th (Part 1) at 17:00 and Friday, December 6th (Part 2) at 17:00 on DStv channel 322, this highly anticipated show will shine a spotlight on the Amapiano artists who dominated 2024 with their hits, style, and cultural influence. Hosted by Fresh by Caddy, a member of the MTV Base Culture Squad, the show will reveal the ultimate Amapiano rankings, considering everything from viral moments to cultural impact. The list promises to reflect the heart and soul of Amapiano in 2024, celebrating the stars who defined the genre.

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Joining the heated discussions is an expert panel featuring some of the industry’s brightest voices:

• Lwazi Zondo – Renowned publicist
• Ayanda MVP – Queen of youth radio and BET Culture Squad member
• Thulani Way – Influential events promoter
• Hope Ramafalo – Award-winning dancer and choreographer
• Amahle “Jax” Jaxa – Head of Events at Until Until
• Legendary Crisp – Acclaimed Amapiano DJ
• Innocent Nkosi – Amapiano culture influencer and music executive

This dynamic panel will dive into key criteria such as lyrical prowess, chart performance, and viral moments, dissecting the year’s biggest hits and movements to create the most comprehensive list yet.

2024 has been a monumental year for Amapiano, with both rising stars and industry veterans contributing to its evolution. Breakout talents like Scott Maphuma and Zee Nxumalo have made waves, while heavyweights like Kabza De Small, Kelvin Momo, Shakes & Les, and Focalistic continue to dominate the scene. “2024 has been an incredible year for Amapiano, and this list is going to reflect the artists who truly owned the scene,” shared host Fresh by Caddy. “The level of competition this year is unmatched—this is going to be the most talked-about list of the year!”

Don’t miss On the Base Roundtable: Best of Yanos 2024 on MTV Base (DStv channel 322):

• Part 1: Thursday, December 5th, at 17:00
• Part 2: Friday, December 6th, at 17:00

UPDATE: 2024 Top 10

1. Kabza De Small
2. Kelvin Momo
3. Babalwa M
4. Felo Le Tee
5. DJ Maphorisa
6. Kmat & Tyler ICU
7. Dbn Gogo
8. Uncle Waffles
9. Mawhoo
10. Leemckrazy