Infectious, contagious, catchy. It should be no surprise that amapiano, the South African offshoot of house music that rose to international prominence during the pandemic, is frequently described in terms of virality. It’s certainly indisputable that the sensual, slow-rolling sound has grown beyond the Rainbow Nation’s borders in the wake of the pandemic. Nigerian Afrobeats stars such as Burna Boy, WizKid, and Ckay have featured on amapiano tracks as well as released their own, and the eclectic UK club scene has also embraced the genre…
