After the big show they packed out at Loftus Versfeld, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small have confirmed the return of Scorpion Kings Live, now heading to the iconic FNB Stadium on 19 September 2026 to create another highlight in the music industry in South Africa.
Last year, their show in Pretoria proved that Amapiano can fill up stadiums without breaking a sweat. Thousands showed up, not just for the music, but to participate in the culture they have created as Scorpion Kings, where fans celebrated the genre that started in the townships and is now moving crowds across the globe.
Taking things to FNB Stadium feels intentional. It’s a statement that is big and carries a weight of its own. This major event shall create history, and South Africans await the Kings as they focus on delivering another iconic show.
DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small play a big role in pushing Amapiano forward, taking it out of eKasi and bringing it to the international spotlight, shaping the sound into what it is today.
Scorpion Kings Live has become one of the biggest platforms for that growth, each edition feeling less like a gig and more like a defining moment in Amapiano culture and within the Amapiano family.
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Every year gets bigger, and with that comes higher stakes; step up or go home. The move to FNB Stadium says it all, and the Scorpion Kings are ready to create an atmosphere that will steal the show once again.
The last Scorpion Kings Live show in Pretoria was iconic, pulling in 51,762 fans and cementing itself as one of the biggest Amapiano shows the country has seen so far. This September, they plan to take over the iconic FNB Stadium, Africa’s largest with a 94,736 capacity. It’s more than just a show at this point; it’s a statement that Scorpion Kings are pushing Amapiano to bigger levels and stadium-sized stages, rewriting what local music events can look like in the country and uniting us through our love for music.
Scorpion Kings Live isn’t just another sold-out show; it has become a cultural moment in the South African music industry. The crowd arrives with purpose, not just to watch them play good music, but to be part of a moment. And once the music finally hits, the stadium moves as one. That is what keeps cultivating the growing hype through their music for South Africans and fans Globally.
