Excitement is building around Scorpion Kings Live, with the organisers now confirming the star-studded bill for this year’s major South African music showcase.
More than 70,000 concertgoers are expected at the event on September 19. The celebration will spotlight the breadth of the country’s sound, bringing together amapiano, Afro-soul, hip-hop, house and contemporary African music, from influential veterans and hitmakers to emerging performers.
Leading the occasion will be the Scorpion Kings themselves, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa. They will be joined by a wide-ranging cast designed to represent the growth, reach and continuing impact of South African music.
The lineup
The performers scheduled to appear are Ami Faku, Amaroto, Aymos, Angekebabuye MC, Beekayrsa28, Blxckie, Bontle Smith, Busiswa, Busta 929, Daliwonga, DJ Maphorisa, Dladla Mshuniqisi, Focalistic, Kabelo Sings, Kabza De Small, Kamo Mphela, Kammu Dee, Key Tech, Khalil Harrison, Lady Du, Leehleza, LeeMckrazy, Madumane, Mark Khoza, MaWhoo, Mhaw Keys, Miano, Mkeyz, Mlindo The Vocalist, Mnqobi Yazo, Mr JazziQ, Msaki, Mthunzi, Nasty C, Nia Pearl, Njelic, Nkosazana Daughter, Nobuhle, Nokwazi, Pcee, Ricky Lenyora, Ringo Madlingozi, Scotts Maphuma, Semi Tee, Soweto’s Finest, Sykes, Thatohatsi, Toss, Tman Xpress, Tracy, Uncool MC, Vulela, Xduppy, Young Stunna, Zaba and Zawadi Yamungu.
Venue and start time
Scorpion Kings Live will be staged at FNB Stadium on September 19. Gates open from noon, giving fans the chance to enjoy the pre-show entertainment before the main concert gets underway.
