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

Four people stand side by side against a colorful, graphic background. Dressed in fashionable outfits and accessories, they channel the vibrant energy of Amapiano—a South African sound celebrated by OkayAfrica—while posing confidently for the camera.

Born in South Africa’s townships in the early 2010s, this genre found its global moment during lockdown, giving people a reason to dance when the world stood still. This video traces its journey.

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