Amapiano has taken the world by storm, dominating charts, clubs and streaming platforms. But behind the genre’s meteoric rise lies a troubling pattern—unprofessionalism; chronic lateness, diva-like demands and a general disregard for professionalism.
This isn’t just a few bad apples ruining the bunch—it’s a cultural problem. And, if left unchecked, Amapiano risks sabotaging its own future. But there’s hope, and it lies in learning from an older sibling: South African Hip-Hop.
Hip-Hop in South Africa has…
