A new documentary ‘This is Amapiano’ tells the story of the genre to date, including the crucial role that viral dance challenges on Tik Tok have played in its global spread. #Amapiano generated over one billion views (1,6bn) on Tik Tok in 2021, with global streams on Spotify’s AmaPiano spotlight playlist increasing by 116%.
Kutloano Nhlapo AKA DJ Da Kruk is a South African DJ, Producer & Presenter who has been pushing Amapiano on his radio show since the early days and spoke to the most important DJs, artists and producers in the scene.
IN MEMORY
Khanya Hadebe AKA The Voice
Sakhile Hlatshwayo AKA Killer Kau
Thando Khunjwa AKA TD
Thando Sibisi AKA DJ Tot
Mongezi Stuurman AKA Mpura
PRESENTER
Kutloano Nhlapo
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Izzy Fleming
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Kate Moore
SOUND MIX
5a Studios
GRADE
Priory Post
SOUTH AFRICA CAMERA CREW
Barnaby Mitchell
Nigel Stöckl
LONDON CAMERA CREW
Nyasha Michelle
Sam Adigun Ade
Cebo Luthuli
SOUND RECORDIST
David Seapose
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Elphas Kgatle
LOCATION ASSISTANT
Fanele Simelane
DRIVER
David Mamorobela
TRANSLATOR
Mathiba Molefe
RESEARCHER
Mbali Ndhlovu
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Tuscani Walsh
MUSIC RIGHTS EXECUTIVES
Maddie Hennessy
Danny Neale
WITH THANKS TO
Afro Nation Portugal
Amafest
Front / Back Accra
Getty Images
Heavens Digital
House Of Yanos Dubai
Lawk Communications
Makubenjalo Diepkloof
Motion Array
Pianofest Nairobi
Seriti Films
Soweto’s Finest Dance Studio
Tales of the Cool
The Balcony Mix Africa
Tik Tok Africa
MUSIC
Adiwele (2021) – Young Stunna ft. Kabza de Small
All of This (2021) – Jorja Smith, GuiltyBeatz
Ama Number Ayi ’10 (2021) – Cassper Nyovest ft. LuuDadeejay, Kammu Dee, Abidoza
Banyana (2021) DJ Maphorisa, Tyler ICU ft. Daliwonga, Sir Trill
Champion Sound (2021) – Davido, Focalistic
Dakiwe (2020) DBN Gogo, Lady Du ft. Mr JazziQ, Seekay, Busta 929
Dipatje Tsa Felo (2021) – Felo Le Tee & Myztro ft. Daliwonga
Ghost (2022) Kamo Mphela ft. Felo Le Tee
iPiano (2021) – Kamo Mphela, Sha Sha ft. Felo le Tee
Jabula (2020) – Daliwonga ft. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa & Mkeys
John Vuli Gate (2020) – Mapara A Jazz ft. Colano, Ntosh Gazi
Ke Star (2020) – Focalistic ft. Davido, Vigro Deep
Khuza Gogo (2021) – DBN Gogo, MasterBlaq, Blaqnick ft. Ama Avenger, Mpura, M.J.
Kwela Swing Time – A.G Magwaza
Ngwana Mani (2021) Felo Le Tee
Superman (2020) DJ Stokie ft. Kabza De Small, Masterpiece YVK, Madumane
Umshini (2021) Dlala Regal ft. Scotts
Wena (2020) Dj Stokie ft. Nia Pearl, Bongza & MDU aka TRP
Yaba Buluku (2021) – DJ Tarico, Burna Boy
66 (2021) – Felo Le Tee & Myztro
DIRECTOR
Marcel Lawson
FILM EDITORS
Marcel Lawson
Mads Nybo Jorgensen
PRODUCER
Kevyah Cardoso
PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE
Nayantara Gauba
SPECIAL THANKS
Princess Abumere
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Faron Mackenzie
Jameisha Prescod
Joe Harland
Marko Zoric
Miriam Quansah
Vara Szajkowski
