Xduppy, South Africa's Rising Star, Thinks Amapiano Can Get Even Bigger – OkayAfrica

A person wearing a black beanie, chain necklace, and a black "Scotty Chi" shirt stands against a plain gray background, showcasing their love for Amapiano—a vibrant music genre from South Africa.

At the end of March this year,DJ Maphorisa andXduppy released an incredible collection of songs stretching across two albums. Titled Ngomoya and Rough Dance, the albums cover the gamut of South African electronic music and tip the scale in favor of the country remaining the global behemoth it’s already become.

Ngomoya leans into soulful amapiano, weaving themes of spirituality, longing, and love; the Rough Dance delivers pure, unfiltered ‘sghubu’ – that bass-heavy catharsis tailor-made for dancefloor therapy. Both sides complement…