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Excitement is reaching fever pitch among Amapiano enthusiasts worldwide as DJ Maphorisa, the acclaimed hitmaker, unveils the eagerly anticipated Scorpion Kings world tour dates. Teasing fans with a glimpse of what’s to come, the Ba Straata maestro took to Instagram to share the thrilling news, promising an exclusive mixtape to accompany the tour.

Renowned for their chart-topping collaborations and infectious beats, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, collectively known as the Scorpion Kings, have set the stage for an electrifying global tour that promises to redefine live music experiences.

The duo made the official announcement at a star-studded event held at the iconic Sony record label rooftop venue in Rosebank, Johannesburg. Surrounded by media luminaries, industry insiders, and celebrity fans, including the likes of Thuli Phongolo, Tman Xpress, Sizwe Alakine, and Bontle Smith, the Scorpion Kings treated attendees to a mesmerizing performance, showcasing their unmatched talent and magnetic stage presence.

Taking to Instagram, Madumoney, DJ Maphorisa’s alter ego, shared the exciting tour, which includes stops in Birmingham, UK on May 26th, New York, USA on July 27th, and London, UK on August 23rd. With promises of additional dates to be announced soon, fans around the globe are eagerly anticipating the chance to experience the magic of the Scorpion Kings live in concert.

The announcement of the world tour comes amidst speculation on social media regarding potential rifts between DJ Maphorisa and his collaborator and friend, Kabza De Small. However, the unveiling of the tour dates has quelled any doubts, reaffirming the duo’s commitment to delivering unforgettable performances and cementing their status as Amapiano royalty.

Anticipation is building on social media platforms as fans eagerly await the opportunity to secure tickets to witness the Scorpion Kings in action. With promises of immersive live experiences and a night filled with non-stop dancing, the world tour is poised to be a highlight for Amapiano enthusiasts and music lovers alike.

As the countdown to the inaugural show in Birmingham begins, one thing is certain: the Scorpion Kings are set to embark on a journey that will leave an indelible mark on the global music scene, reaffirming their status as trailblazers in the Amapiano genre. Get ready to be swept away by the infectious rhythms and boundless energy of DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small as they take the world by storm with their electrifying performances.

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Sa: scorpion kings announce summer tour dates.

South African artists Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa have announced the remaining dates for their Scorpion Kings Summer Tour.

The tour continues in Bloemfontein, Polokwane, Johannesburg and Rustenburg from February to April. It follows the success of last year’s shows in Cape Town, Mbombela, East London and Kimberley.

The tour, which is supported by Amstel and MTV Base, will also feature performances from Daliwonga, Young Stunna, Visca, Felo Le Tee and Mas Musiq, among others.

Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa released their first joint project titled Scorpion Kings in 2019. It was followed by Piano Hub and Return of the Scorpion Kings that same year in October and November, respectively.  They released two other albums after that, Scorpion Kings Live (2020) and Rumble In The Jungle (2021), in which they teamed up with Congolese musician Tressor .

The duo has won several awards together and have performed outside South Africa.

Tickets to the Scorpion Kings Summer Tour are available here .

The venue and dates for the tour:

Bloemfontein 

• Date: 25 February
• Venue: Rambler’s Club
• Date: 18 March
• Venue: Peter Mokaba Rugby Club

Johannesburg

• Date: 21 March
• Venue: Soweto Cricket Oval
• Date: 1 April
• Venue: IV Anchors

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@DjMaphorisa And @KabzaDeSmall_ Announce New Dates For Summer Tour

Following the success of the Scorpion Kings Summer Tours in Cape Town, Mbombela, East London and Kimberley last year, the tour continues in Bloemfontein, Polokwane, Durban, Johannesburg and will conclude in Rustenburg from February - April. In association with Amstel and MTV Base, the Scorpion Kings Summer Tour, hosted by industry giants Kabza da Small and DJ Maphorisa features live performances from some of the country’s hottest artists across various music genres including amapiano and hiphop including Daliwonga, Young Stunna, Visca, Felo Le Tee, Mas Musiq and many more. Targeting all corners of the country, tickets for the Summer Tour are available at Ticketpros.co.za or any Ticket Pro outlet including any Super Spar or selected Jet, Edgars and CNA stores nationwide. Ticket prices starting from R150. SCORPION KINGS TOUR SCHEDULE Doors open at 6pm and show ends at *02h00.

Friday 25th February 2023

Bloemfontein  

Rambler’s Club

Saturday 18th March 2023

Polokwane 

Peter Mokaba Rugby Club

Tuesday 21st March 2023

Johannesburg

Soweto Cricket Oval

Saturday 25th January 2023

Hollywood Bets Kings Park Stadium

Saturday 1st April  2023

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Date is set! Scorpion Kings gear up for highly-anticipated live show [listen]

After it was postponed in April 2020 due to COVID-19, the Scorpion Kings have set a new date for their highly-anticipated live show.

Having achieved a multitude of success as the Scorpion Kings, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa announced their amapiano show, Scorpion Kings Live in 2020. Sadly, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the highly-anticipated event was postponed. 

Nearly two years later, the Scorpion Kings have set a new date for the event and the amapiano show is set to take place on 22 July at the Sun Bet Arena in Pretoria. 

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SCORPION KINGS LIVE IS HERE 

Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa have taken the local music scene by storm as the Scorpion Kings with their catchy tunes and star-studded album releases. Some of the pair’s most popular tracks include eMcimbini , Nguwe and Vula Vala featuring Nokwazi. 

Now that several of the COVID-19 restrictions have been eased, including mask-wearing , the producers are gearing up for their Scorpion Kings Live show at the Sun Bet Arena. 

According to TicketPro, the amapiano giants will be performing a three-hour set and will also feature some of SA’s musical artists across different genres. 

Tickets for General Admission are R390 while Golden Circle Tickets are R490. 

Tickets for the 2020 show are still valid for the July 2022.

Tickets are available here

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SCORPION KINGS CELEBRATE WITH NEW EP

As they did with their 2020 show, Scorpion Kings are celebrating the upcoming show with a new EP titled Scorpion Kings Live Sun Arena . 

The six-track EP features the likes of Young Stunna, Ami Faku, Da Musiqal Chef, rapper Zingah and the late amapiano vocalist, Mpura. 

LISTEN TO ‘TRUST FUND’ HERE 

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TWEEPS CAN’T WAIT 

Taking to Twitter, tweeps could not contain their excitement for the upcoming Scorpion Kings gig in Pretoria. 

“Oh snap Scorpion Kings Live is finally going down?! Provided these tickets don’t all get sold-out today, tomorrow I’m copping, because there’s no way!” wrote one tweep. 

“Scorpion King is the best thing we have as a country,” wrote another tweep. 

“The concert finally happening.” 

Oh snap Scorpion Kings Live is finally going down?! Provided these tickets don't all get sold-out today, tomorrow I'm copping, because there's no way! — Spicho Lox (@SK_MCHUNU) June 23, 2022

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SCORPION KINGS SUMMER TOUR ANNOUNCE NEW DATES

Following the success of the Scorpion Kings Summer Tours in Cape Town, Mbombela, East London and Kimberley last year, the tour continues in Bloemfontein, Polokwane, Durban, Johannesburg and will conclude in Rustenburg from February – April.

In association with Amstel and MTV Base, the Scorpion Kings Summer Tour, hosted by industry giants Kabza da Small and DJ Maphorisa features live performances from some of the country’s hottest artists across various music genres including amapiano and hiphop including Daliwonga, Young Stunna, Visca, Felo Le Tee, Mas Musiq and many more.

Targeting all corners of the country, tickets for the Summer Tour are available at Ticketpros.co.za or any Ticket Pro outlet including any Super Spar or selected Jet, Edgars and CNA stores nationwide. Ticket prices starting from R150.

SCORPION KINGS TOUR SCHEDULE

Doors open at 6pm and show ends at *02h00.

Friday 25th February 2023

Bloemfontein  – Rambler’s Club

Saturday 18th March 2023

Polokwane  – Peter Mokaba Rugby Club

Tuesday 21st March 2023

Johannesburg – Soweto Cricket Oval

Saturday 25th January 2023

Durban – Hollywood Bets Kings Park Stadium

Saturday 1st April  2023

North West – IV Anchors 

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Scorpion Kings: "Amapiano hasn't even reached its full potential"

Ahead of their highly anticipated 6-hour set at Sónar​ Festival next week, we spoke to Maphorisa and Kabza De Small about amapiano's world domination

• In Association with Sónar | Words: Megan Townsend
• 16 June 2022

What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? Well if Scorpion Kings are anything to go by, you get a string of releases featuring only the lushest, most soulful bass-driven sounds available this side of Pretoria.

Before teaming up for their debut collaborative record 'Scorpion Kings' in 2019, both DJ Maphorisa and Kabza de Small were already being heralded as "godfathers" of the amapiano genre. Maphorisa had been honing in his craft for a decade before the release of his debut solo single: the genre-defining ' Midnight Starring ' in 2018. After building up his musical profile as part of chart-topping band Uhuru and producing for the likes of Drake , Black Coffee , Major Lazer , Sizwe Alakine and C4 Pedro — he turned to his hand to solo work, dropping a number of platinum-reaching releases, heading on a world tour with Wizkid and even heading up a slot at The Lab LDN earlier this year.

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Kabza de Small on the other hand could be regarded as a relative newcomer in comparison but has still found himself as a bellwether for modern amapiano. Five years Maphorisa's junior, de Small began making music in 2009, at just 18 years old, establishing his own label Pianohub — the imprint on which he would release his breakthrough single ' Umshove '. Riding off the back of his early success, he released the seminal 'I Am The King Of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust ' in 2020, a record that would go on to become double platinum in South Africa, landing de Small on Forbes Africa 30 under 30 list and as the most streamed artist in South Africa on Spotify for 2020.

The two were on each other's radars from their separate beginnings, but finally came together for the first time in 2019 for triple platinum-selling EP ' Pianohub ' — and thus, Scorpion Kings were born. Since then the duo have released a series of massively influential albums — including 2021's ' Rumble In The Jungle ' alongside Congoloese singer Tresor, directing the course of amapiano toward global domination.

As the pair gear up for a huge six-hour set at Sónar By Night we talk about the future of amapiano, travelling the world and maintaining ownership of their music

It doesn't look like amapiano's continued rise in popularity is going to let up soon — with Beatport officially adding it to its list of genres, etc. How does it feel for amapiano to be on such a fast rise to the top? as two ambassadors of the genre?

Maphorisa: Amapiano has really taken everyone by surprise, its remarkable growth around the world is something that is so cool to see, just being part of the evolution is really cool. It's South Africa and Africa’s time to really shine and amapiano is here to stay.

Kabza: When I started creating amapiano, I knew this genre was going to change my life, but for it to travel this far at this rate is truly an honour and a blessing. The pace at which it's moving is such a shock and I pray it continues to break boundaries.

How do you see amapiano developing? are there any subgenres you're excited about? or would you like to see it continue on a path to world domination?

Maphorisa: Amapiano hasn’t even reached its full potential globally, the genre has so many variations at the moment, eg. “Sgija”, and “Tech” piano that is already crossing over but regardless it will always be amapiano. It’s a genre that can adapt to many spaces and still remain true to its original sound, that’s the power that will lead the genre to world domination. As I said, it’s only the beginning, and thus far its reach has exceeded our expectations.

Kabza: Amapiano in its own right has sounds that can adapt in different markets. Its strength really lies in its ability to change but still be Amapiano – it’s a sound that will break in so many regions. I’m really excited for the subgenre “Sgija” to fully catch the wind in the world cause that sound has the potential to really hit world domination.

Where can you see amapiano being in the next five years?

Maphorisa: Amapiano will be a household name in its own right. A force to be reckoned with, the goal is for the sound to be recognised like pop, hip hop, house etc. 5 years from now we will continue to work as a collective to get it there or at least close to there.

Kabza: Amapiano will be like any recognised genre in the world.

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You are both massive figures within dance music in your own right — how do you find working together?

Maphorisa: It's effortless, we both have different musical vibes that when we hit the studio or have creative session its magic always. Kabza is my friend and business partner and the genius we both have its remarkable. He is easy to work with and the magic we have created together now has us touring the world. The music is a testament to that.

Kabza: Maphorisa is someone that I use to admire when I started in the game, he has been such an important person in my career, I’ve learnt so much from him musically and in my business. It’s really dope working with him, and it the hits we have created have proven that together we have so much power. No man is an island and Scorpion Kings is just that.

Last year your joint collab with Tresor was heralded as a "game-changer," How did that come about? How was it working with Tresor?

Maphorisa: That collaboration actually came about because of a song we did for a brand, and we decided to create a few more tracks – at the time we hadn’t thought of releasing a project. But Tresor is such a talented guy, him so multi-lingual is such an amazing advantage for the world. The target was Africa and to this day, that album was truly one of my favourite projects. Some people still haven’t caught how impactful that album is, I think that album is still way ahead of its time.

Kabza: Tresor is such a talented musician. I have so much respect for him musicality and how much of a perfectionist he is when it comes to the music because I’m the same. Our project together is still way ahead of its time.

Where do you see the future of Scorpian Kings? are you both enjoying being on the road together right now? or do you have anything interesting up your sleeves?

Maphorisa: We both always working as individuals and as a duo, there are a few projects in the pipeline. Our Sonar 6 hour is a first and I'm super excited about that. Here at home, we are about to host a crazy three-day festival that was due to take place before lockdown. But from us you can always expect our music as individuals and as a duo to start new musical Amapiano trends.

Kabza: All I can say is I always know we will be cooking in the studio, we spend so much time curating and trying to be at the forefront of the genre. Travelling the world together is definitely something I’m excited about – we used to talk about days like this. Travelling at home and abroad is so different. I can’t wait.

Do you think it's important for both of you to own the rights to your music? What was the motivation behind that decision? I'm sure you've both had offers.

Maphorisa: I come from deals where I didn’t own my music, and over the years I saw the value of ownership. For me it's important to own what I created, it obviously comes with a lot of work because you don’t have “big machine” support. But it’s worth it in the long run.

Kabza: I was actually taught by Maphorisa, he showed me the value and how important it is — all the music I’ve released I’ve owned and I don’t regret it. I’ve come to learn you can work with majors in various ways and still win your music rights. It has worked for us.

Read this next: The beautiful chaos of Amapiano, South Africa's emerging house movement

How do you both usually prepare for a big show? do you have any rituals?

Maphorisa/ Kabza: Pre-set we usually just have chat about what vibe we going to build in our set and chat about a few songs that are unreleased that we want to play. We don’t have any rituals or anything per se [both laugh].

You'll be playing an expansive six-hour set at Sonar this year right? What can the crowds expect from your performance?

Maphorisa: Yeah, we rocking a full six-hour set, it’s a first time for us both. We are really excited about this set. People should really expect a spectacular amapiano journey, of music that is released and definitely unreleased. It's going to be one for the books.

Kabza: Six hours is a long time, but I’m up for it. It’s really going to be a showcase of what the genre is all about. A mixture of all the subgenres. A musical trans definitely. It’s a not to miss definitely.

You will be able to catch Scorpion Kings at Sónar Festival in Barcelona on Saturday 18 June 2022 for a very special 6-hour set, for more info and tickets head to sonar.es .

Megan Townsend is Mixmag's Deputy Digital Editor, follow her on Twitter

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Kabza de small & dj maphorisa – scorpion kings tour (promo mix).

June 14, 2024 Zatunes 0

Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa ’s Scorpion Kings Tour is around the corner and to keep up with old tradition, they have served us with this powerful new Promo Mix.

The upcoming show which is promising to shake America and Europe will take place on two separate date. The first part of the tour will occur on the 27th of July at the Central Park Summerstage, New York city and the second part of the tour will take place on the 23rd of August at the Southwark Park, London.

To promote this upcoming event, Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa are here with this powerful mixtape and this one gives you enough reason why you should be one of the guest of the tour if you reside in Europe or the states.

Organised by Piano People in the park, tickets for the upcoming The Scorpion Kings Tour is going from £38.50 – £49.50. Guest presence aren’t only limited to Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa alone, but a host of Amapiano veterans including Young Stunna, MaWhoo, Vigro Deep and other interesting artists.

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Scorpion Kings Summer Tour Announce New Dates

Following the success of the Scorpion Kings Summer Tours in Cape Town, Mbombela, East London and Kimberley last year, the tour continues in Bloemfontein, Polokwane, Durban, Johannesburg and will conclude in Rustenburg from February – April.

In association with Amstel and MTV Base, the Scorpion Kings Summer Tour, hosted by industry giants Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa features live performances from some of the country’s hottest artists across various music genres including Amapiano and hip hop including Daliwonga , Young Stunna, Visca , Felo Le Tee , Mas Musiq and many more. Targeting all corners of the country, tickets for the Summer Tour are available at  Ticketpros.co.za  or any Ticket Pro outlet including any Super Spar or selected Jet, Edgars and CNA stores nationwide.

Ticket prices start from R150.

SCORPION KINGS TOUR SCHEDULE Doors open at 6pm and show ends at 02:00.

Friday 25th February 2023

Bloemfontein  

Rambler’s Club

Saturday 18th March 2023

Peter Mokaba Rugby Club

Tuesday 21st March 2023

Johannesburg

Soweto Cricket Oval

Saturday 25th January 2023

Hollywood Bets Kings Park Stadium

Saturday 1st April  2023

IV Anchors 

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Following the postponement of Scorpion Kings LIVE in 2020, Glen 21 Entertainment today announced the new date happening this July at the Sun Arena in Pretoria. With AMAPIANO having dominated the globe over the past 2 years, producer & songwriters DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small aka super DJ duo “Scorpion Kings” are ready to host their first live concert “Scorpion Kings Live”.

Partnering with one of SA’s leading promoter and event production agency, Glen21 Entertainment, the 3-hour long, first-of-its-kind curated show will take place on Friday 22 July 2022. The show will feature live performances from a string of SA’s finest talented artists across different genres. These will be announced closer to the show date.

Limited tickets for the LIVE show go on sale this week at Ticketpros.co.za or any Ticketpro outlet including any Super Spar or selected Jet, Edgars and CNA stores nationwide. Prices range from R350 to R490.

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Saturday, July 27, 2024

3:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Doors open 3:00 pm)

Central Park

Rumsey Playfield, Manhattan 10021

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Piano People brings the party with their unique festival-style lineups that highlight  African dance music and especially the South African house genre amapiano. To Central Park, they bring Scorpion Kings, made up of Kabza de Small and DJ Maphorisa. Piano People has hosted shows and festivals across the world, turning venues in London and Portugal into high-energy dance parties filled with all the good vibes.

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Join us for the ultimate music experience at Mahika Mahikeng 2023, featuring the Scorpion Kings with Kabza and DJ Maphorisa !! The music duo will be headlining our event, bringing their signature sound to the stage. With breath taking light displays , stunning visuals , and an electric atmosphere. THIS SHOW YOU DONT WANT TO MISS. Get ready to dance and sing along to your favorite hits , surrounded by the beauty of the North West Province. See you there !!

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'Very much a reunion': Afro Nation, world's largest Afrobeats festival, returns to Detroit

One of Detroit’s hottest events in 2023, Afro Nation, will return this weekend for another two days of fun, fellowship, food and funky rhythms.

The world’s largest Afrobeats festival, Afro Nation will span Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17-18, at Bedrock’s Douglass Site, 2490 Brush St. It’s the former location of the Brewster-Douglass Projects, the nation’s first federally funded housing project for African Americans and the former home of legends like Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson.

Thousands of people, from native Detroiters to international travelers, jammed out all weekend at last year’s event, and even more are expected to attend this year’s expanded party.

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“We have two stages,” said Essosa Uddoh, one of the festival’s organizers, who also focuses on communications and social media. “One stage is dedicated to amapiano, which is an emerging electronic genre from South Africa. We have Scorpion Kings, DBN Gogo, Musa Keys and then lots of local Detroit talents as well. And then on the main stage, we have Rema, Asake, Lil Wayne , Partynextdoor, Kash Doll, Shenseea and a lot more artists there. It’s going to be an exciting time.”

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Another festival organizer, Josh Koram, is responsible for booking talent for Afro Nation’s events around the world.

“Afro Nation was birthed in 2019 due to a void in showcasing our talent from the continent,” said Koram. “The founders came up with this amazing concept to give artists from the continent a platform to be headliners. Afrobeats has grown for so long; now, these artists are global superstars and the sound is global.”

Afro Nation co-founder Smade said the festival is about exposing people to experiences they may not have known are available.

“I’ve been promoting Afrobeats for almost 20 years, since I moved to the U.K.,” Smade told the Free Press. “It started from the grassroots level and became a movement in promoting the beauty of Africa, to promote our culture, to promote ourselves, Africans in the diaspora. This started off in the U.K. and then we moved on to Europe. We’ve done our festival in Portugal, Ghana, Puerto Rico, Miami, Detroit. We’re coming back to Detroit for the second time, which is amazing, means we’re doing something right in merging cultures and communities.

“We have African musicians, and we try to match it with pop music that is known to the rest of the world. That’s why we have Lil Wayne, Partynextdoor, Kash Doll — because we know that fans of those acts will come and learn more about the Afrobeats culture.”

'Why not Detroit?'

Smade said the Motor City has been extremely welcoming and has embraced the Afro Nation family in a way that feels special.

“I can say, personally, I’ve learned so much about what Detroit represents, compared to the stories I heard growing up about Detroit and what I had seen in movies,” he said. “(Last year) was so safe — we had zero incidents. We met with the mayor of Detroit, we met with a lot of businesspeople, individuals in fashion and food, media and PR and it keeps getting better. I’m looking forward to an even bigger and better festival this year in Detroit.

“Everybody in the U.S. asks us, ‘Why? Why Detroit?’ In the last two weeks, I’ve been to Atlanta, been to Houston, I’ve been to D.C., around different cities, and promoting and directing everybody to Detroit. You have to think about the cultural significance and how Detroit itself is about community building, Black awareness, bringing everyone together. It’s just so beautiful.”

Uddoh said Detroit felt like “home away from home.”

“We went back to London and told everyone,” she said. “They were like, ‘Detroit?’ because of how the media has portrayed Detroit, and I’m like, ‘No, Detroit is incredible!’ So I think part of the goal is to kind of spotlight Detroit, especially because as a Black person, this is a city you want to be in. You’re comfortable here, and there’s so much rich Black history in Detroit that also connects with African history.

“So it’s just felt like … ‘Why not Detroit?’

'Very much a reunion for us'

Detroit resident Joy Mohammed attended last year and found the experience to be a life highlight.

“I have four siblings, and we were really excited about the lineup,” Mohammed recalled. “We were talking about it, my dad overheard, and he said, ‘I want to go!’ My dad is a 70-year-old immigrant from Nigeria — Igbo immigrants. He is our gateway into all of these different artists. Even though we were all born here, we were very much raised as if we were still back in Nigeria. Strong cultural ties, and we always ate the food. We practiced all of the traditions. All of our close friends were Nigerian. It was growing up in Southfield, but our home was like Little Nigeria. Not in every way, but in some ways, I’m raising my own children that way.

“Two of my children came to Afro Nation last year. Our cousins bought tickets and came from Florida, Chicago, you name it. It turned into a little family reunion concert. It was this amazing experience and expression of music that we’d never seen before in Detroit, and it was very much tied to our identity.”

Mohammed said that having a mother who was a Detroiter with a background of Black American culture and a Nigerian father who didn’t have those experiences created a sort of dual identity for her and her siblings.

“Everything was sort of mythical up until Afro Nation came. For us, it was a time we were able to express our African identity unapologetically in our American city, and that’s never happened for us before. And they had artists that my dad listens to. It wasn’t just the ones the young like — Davido and Burna Boy, those are for us, but they also had P-Square and Flavour. Those are his artists he made us listen to in the car on the way to school.”

She called last year’s Afro Nation “cross-generational, cross-ethnic identity.”

“That was our moment,” she said. “This was an amalgamation of everything, our whole experience. It was like we were being seen in Detroit, in a new way, bigger than it’s ever been before.

“We’ve always had our (African cultural) festivals and our parties and our weddings, but we have to put those on. We have to organize them, we have to finance them. With Afro Nation, we get to just show up and enjoy it.”

The Pistons participate

The Detroit Pistons are collaborating with Afro Nation on “Pistons Home Court,” an on-site activation that will include a pop-up Pistons court and an art installation of the Pistons' marquee letters designed by Detroit artists.

“Uniting the rhythm of Afro Nation with the heartbeat of Detroit basketball, the ‘Pistons Home Court’ activation celebrates the dynamic fusion of sport, culture and art, bringing the spirit of the city and the soul of music together like never before,” said Bilal Saeed, Detroit Pistons Vice President of Brand & Marketing Strategy.

Musicians performing during the festival will also be presented with custom Detroit Pistons Bad Boys City Edition jerseys featuring each artist’s home country flag within the number patches.

“The Pistons are such an important part of Detroit culture, and we are honored to welcome their presence at Afro Nation Detroit,” said Obi Asika, Smade’s partner and Afro Nation co-founder. “The new custom jerseys will help foster a connection between the performers and this great city and embrace the values of individual greatness and competitiveness that Afrobeats and sports share.”

The Afro Nation movement

Smade emphasized the importance of Afro Nation as a trailblazer in the Afrobeats movement.

“This movement is very, very important for everyone,” he said. “Either you’re Black, you have friends who are Black, or you’re friends of Africans … you would find something to (learn) from Africa and from Afro Nation Festival. It’s a huge experience — we’re talking around 20,000 people or more — so there’s lots to gain from that.”

Koram added that their festival is just part of the overall puzzle.

“Our festival is obviously the vehicle that we use, but we just want to continue to amplify this culture and this brand. These artists are doing such amazing things — Grammy nominations and so on, breaking Spotify and Apple Music. It’s really, really special to see. We’re so happy to be a part of it.

“And the music is global, where you have people speaking in their own dialects, and people that are outside the culture are singing it word for word. That’s special. That’s, like, unheard of. It’s crazy how people are able to connect this way, but that’s the power of music.”

Smade agreed, doubling down on the community building aspect.

“Afrobeats promotes and showcases Africans not just from the diaspora and space, but it also influences Africans. The music is just the bait. It’s beyond music — it’s our identity, it’s us remembering our roots, where we came from, why we are us. How we can all come together, and how can I add value to you and you add value to me?

“By the grace of God, I pray this will be a better and bigger festival. And I look forward to coming back next year, because I love Detroit.”

Tickets for Afro Nation start at $70 and can be purchased at detroit.afronation.com .

Contact Free Press arts and culture reporter Duante Beddingfield at [email protected].