In a powerful statement of cultural pride, musical innovation, and genre leadership, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small present Scorpion Kings Live with Friends, an explosive live experience set to redefine the scale of Amapiano performances worldwide. This monumental celebration takes over Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Friday, 29 August 2025.

Full Event Details

Date: Friday, 29 August 2025
Venue: Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
Tickets: From R300 available via Webtickets and Pick n Pay

Brought to you by the genre’s most prolific pioneers, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, this sing-along music festival will unite over 50,000 fans in Pretoria for a night that pays homage to the meteoric rise of Amapiano from its township roots to the world’s biggest stages.

“This is more than just a show. It’s a celebration of where we come from, and a declaration of where we are going,” says Kabza De Small. “Amapiano changed all of our lives. Now we take it higher.” Sharing the sentiment, DJ Maphorisa adds “We’ve built something that belongs to us. It’s our sound, our voice, our movement. Scorpion Kings Live with Friends is about unity, culture, power, and world-class music. It’s history in the making.”

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Over the past few years, Amapiano has transcended borders dominating charts, festivals, and dancefloors across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Yet at its core, it remains deeply rooted in the pulse of South Africa. Scorpion Kings Live with Friends marks a full-circle moment, a return to home ground, staged at one of the country’s largest stadiums to honour both the journey and the future of the genre.

Produced by industry-leading creatives and supported by cutting-edge stage design, fans can expect a multi-sensory experience combining state-of-the-art production with world-class performances. From viral anthems to deep cuts, the Scorpion Kings promise a career-spanning set that both new listeners and loyal fans will never forget.

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This festival also signals a new era for live music on the continent. Amapiano is no longer just a sound, it’s a cultural force. And Kabza and Phori aren’t just artists, they are architects of a global movement. “This isn’t just a South African story, it’s an African story, a township story, and a global story,” says DJ Maphorisa. “And the world needs to feel it.” Kabza echoes: We are the sound of now. And this is our time.”

Whether you’re a die-hard Amapiano lover or discovering the genre for the first time, Scorpion Kings Live with Friends will be the defining cultural moment of 2025. Bear witness as Kings rise, come celebrate the sound that changed everything.

Scorpion Kings Release Their 2025 Joint Album “Kings Will Rise”

29 August 2025: Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa surprise fans with an album titled “Kings Will Rise” which dropped in the early morning of their much anticipated event. This definitely sets the tone when it comes to the sound to expect and adds to the FOMO that fans around the country are feeling.

Public Holiday Declared for Scorpion Kings Live

25 July 2025: President Ya Straata Focalistic has declared Friday, August 29, 2025, a public holiday in South Africa for the Scorpion Kings Live with Friends event at Loftus Stadium.

This decision, made after an urgent cabinet meeting with ministers like DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, aims to boost national spirits. President Focalistic stated, “On 29 August, there is no work, no school, no gym. The only place to be is Loftus Stadium. This is not just a concert – it’s a movement.” The event will feature a star-studded Amapiano lineup. Here’s the cabinet listing:

• President: Ya Straata Focalistic
• Minister of Education: Pharoahfi
• Minister of Police: Primo
• Minister of Sports: Dedrick
• Minister of Finance: DJ Maphorisa
• Minister of Arts: Kabza De Small
• Minister of Agriculture: Stephan

Mandela Day Activation

21 July 2025: After releasing new album Bab’Motha, Kabza De Small together with the Scorpion Kings Live With Friends production team; Mlindo The Vocalist; Tracy; Young Stunna and Sony Music Africa honoured Nelson Mandela’s enduring legacy of humanity, compassion, and service by spending the day at Thuthuzela Aid Community Centre, an orphanage in Alexandra.

Promo Celebrating Youth Day

16 June 2025: Scorpion Kings are using their big concert to honor Youth Day and the struggles of June 16. Just like Youth Day remembers the past, Kabza and Maphorisa have ambitions to become a new tradition, maybe even a national holiday one day that the whole country celebrates.

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Collaborative Dance Challenge

11 June 2025: Soweto’s Finest has launched the #ScorpionKingsDanceChallenge ahead of the highly anticipated Scorpion Kings Live with Friends festival, set for 29 August 2025 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The challenge invites dancers to showcase their talent for a chance to perform at the event, highlighting the integral role of dance in the global rise of Amapiano. DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small are spotlighting movement as a cultural force, with Soweto’s Finest leading the campaign across Instagram and TikTok.

Behind-The-Scenes Launch Video

24 April 2025: Take an exclusive look behind the scenes of the Scorpion Kings Live with Friends announcement captured just moments before South Africa’s biggest Amapiano show was revealed.

Lineup Anticipation

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The Stage Setup

The Experience

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