The New Amapiano Artists You Need to Know in 2025 – OkayAfrica

A person with long, wavy hair stands outdoors, wearing a brown graphic t-shirt and jewelry, both hands raised and fingers spread against a clear sky—channeling the bold style of new artists shaping Amapiano in 2025.

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Meet the rising talents shaping the next chapter of South Africa’s most dynamic sound.

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Makhanj is one of the artists pushing amapiano’s sound forward.

Amapiano is a tradition, a lifestyle, and a lifeline for the many artists and creative teams who’ve embraced its expansive landscape over the years. This also means that countless events and releases fly under the radar — sitting, hanging,…

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