Amapiano: The South African Sound That Took Over the World – OkayAfrica

Four people stand together in front of a colorful graphic background, dressed in casual and stylish clothing, representing the vibrant energy of South African music and Amapiano culture as seen on OkayAfrica.

This OkayAfrica video traces amapiano’s journey from South African townships to the world’s biggest stages.

Flyer design by Miguel Plascencia for OkayAfrica | Photos via Getty Images

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For many outside of South Africa,