Amapiano to the world: Wiz Khalifa Sings Along To Mnike (Watch)
Amapiano, the South African music genre that blends house, jazz, and kwaito, is taking over the world by storm. The genre has been embraced by international stars such as Jay Z, Swae Lee, and now Wiz Khalifa.
Wiz Khalifa Vibes to Amapiano Hits
The American rapper, whose real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, recently shared clips of himself listening to amapiano songs on his Instagram stories. One of the songs he was jamming to was Mnike by Tyler ICU, one of the most popular hits of the year in South Africa.
Wiz Khalifa listening to Amapiano pic.twitter.com/OTaubNLomq
— Musa Khawula (@MusaThePope) July 20, 2023
Wiz Khalifa seemed to enjoy the song so much that he even sang along to some of the lyrics. He also played other amapiano tracks such as John Wick by De Mthuda and Ntokzin, and Umsebenzi Wethu by Busta 929 and Mpura.
South Africans React to Wiz Khalifa’s Amapiano Love
The clips of Wiz Khalifa listening to amapiano were shared on Twitter by South African gossip blogger Musa Khawula. The tweet quickly went viral, with many South Africans expressing their pride and excitement over the genre’s global recognition.
“This song is going to be nominated for something in America. Watch the spaces,” one user commented on Mnike. Another user wrote: “He said he is gonna do a couple of amapiano tracks in the future.”
Some users also joked that Wiz Khalifa should collaborate with some of the local amapiano artists or join the Mnike dance challenge that has been trending on social media.
Amapiano: The Sound of South Africa
Amapiano is a genre that emerged in the early 2010s in the townships of Gauteng, South Africa. It is influenced by various musical styles such as house, jazz, kwaito, maskandi, and marabi. It is characterized by its use of piano melodies, basslines, percussions, and vocals.
US Rapper Wiz Khalifa-Image Source@InstagramThe genre has grown in popularity over the years, especially during the Covid-19 lockdowns, when many people turned to music for entertainment and comfort. Amapiano has also crossed borders and reached audiences in other African countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, and Zimbabwe, as well as in Europe, Asia, and America.
Some of the most prominent amapiano artists include Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Lady Du, Major League DJz, and Kamo Mphela. Some of their songs have amassed millions of views on YouTube and streams on Spotify and Apple Music.
Amapiano is not just a genre, but a culture and a lifestyle that celebrates the diversity and creativity of South Africa. As Wiz Khalifa and other international stars show their appreciation for amapiano, the genre is set to reach new heights and conquer more hearts around the world.
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