3 days ago

“Amapiano Nation: How Amapiano Hijacked Nigerian Nightlife

Nigerian clubs now pulse almost entirely to the rhythm of Amapiano — not Afrobeats. DJs spin sets where 8 out of 10 tracks are rooted in the South African sound, and crowds go wilder for it than they do for local hits. With champions like Davido, Asake, Sarz, and Niniola pushing the wave, Amapiano isn’t just trending — it’s taking over. But as beats from unknown South African acts dominate our nights, one has to wonder: did Afrobeats fall asleep, or did Amapiano simply outdance it?