As anticipation builds for Scorpion Kings Live with Friends, the iconic duo Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa have begun unveiling the star-studded lineup for the highly anticipated event. With just weeks to go, fans are counting down the days to August 29, when the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria will host one of the most exciting live music events of the year.
In a new four-part series, the duo has started revealing the talented artists who will join them on stage, creating a collaborative experience that promises to be unforgettable. The first wave of artists includes Daliwonga, Young Stunna, Mlindo The Vocalist, Msaki, and Phila Dlozi—names that fans of Scorpion Kings know and love for their unique contributions to the amapiano movement.
“We’ve built this movement with our friends—whether it’s in the studio, on the streets, or at shows. It only makes sense to share this stage with the people who have been with us on this journey,” say Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa. “We want you to meet our friends the way we know them—family, the ones who help us make history.”
Each artist brings something special to the stage, from Daliwonga’s soulful energy to Young Stunna’s undeniable presence. Together, they promise a night of unfiltered energy, amapiano anthems, and soulful vocals that will have the crowd moving and grooving all night long.
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“Performing with Phori and Kabza is always special—it feels like home because this is really family,” says Young Stunna, one of the featured artists. “We push each other to be better every time, and this show will be something the fans will never forget.”
The Scorpion Kings Live with Friends event is set to be a milestone for the amapiano genre and a historic moment for South African music lovers.
