Davido Joins Scorpion Kings Live in South Africa — What It Means for African Music

Legendary Amapiano duo Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa are bringing the heat with Scorpion Kings Live with Friends, a festival set to take over Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 29 August 2025, and they just added A-list Naija king Davido to the lineup! 

Why It Matters

• East Meets West: Nigerian superstar Davido performing alongside South African heavyweights like Cassper Nyovest, Sjava, Amakhu, and Oskido means we’re looking at an epic pan-African cultural mashup—and not just buzz, but something that could redefine cross-continental collabs.
  

• Amapiano's Global Pulse: A genre born in Pretoria, turned amapiano is now the sound of the moment across African charts and TikTok loops. Davido joining this wave? That’s the crossover power we’ve been predicting.
  

• Unity in the Culture: This isn’t just a concert—it’s a vibe. It’s us telling the world: African artists don’t compete. We elevate each other, on stage, on remix, and on streams.
  

What to Watch

• Will Davido drop a remix? Maybe a new "Funds" joint with Kabza or a fused set mixing amapiano with Afrobeats?

• Expect a respectful tribute segment, because the event also honors veteran composer Caiphus Semenya. That’s soul-meets-sound right there.
  

Why We Care

For New Wave Africa readers—young Nigerian creatives, this is proof that the stage is big enough and the world is ready for your sound. Whether you produce, rap, sing, or design — stay visible, stay bold, and stay collaborative.