Who brought Amapiano to Nigeria?
These are the tunes that made Amapiano popular in Nigeria.
Different accounts of the musical genres in the Johannesburg slums of Soweto, Alexandra, Vosloorus, and Katlehong have led to a great deal of uncertainty and debate regarding the genre's origins. Still, Katlehong, the township east of Johannesburg, became a hotspot for the genre.
Given its Bacardi-like qualities, some people assert that the genre was born in Pretoria.
It is, however, impossible to pinpoint the origins of the well-known genre due to the differing tales of its creators.
Songs that helped the Amapiano genre gain popularity in Nigeria
Zinoleesky - Kilofeshe
Every place that values music, including the streets, clubs, social media, and private areas, went crazy when Zinoleesky released Kilofeshe.
As Niphkeys had done, it had brought back street music and represented a full localization of the Amapiano sound, where Fuji and Afrobeat elements squared off against the ingredients to create a hit song.
Squander - Falz, Niniola
All or most of the Amapiano musical components, such as the bouncy basslines, light pads, loopy horns, and synth chords, are present in Squander.
After being released on December 4, 2020, the album, which was produced by Yung Willis and swiftly tailored for the Nigerian market, gained momentum in the music industry.
Hallelu – Masterkraft, Bella Shmurda, Zlatan
This was highlighted even more by Niniola's singing and Falz's smooth beat-making.
Masterkraft earlier shown a tendency to incorporate horns into his Amapiano songs with his horn-infused street hop hit, which he collaborated on with Bella Shmurda and Zlatan.
A number of tracks, including Hallelu, which was released on December 11th, 2020, concluded a musically productive year.
High Way – DJ Kaywise ft Phyno
December 2020's music featured a lot of Amapiano hits, one of which was DJ Kaywise's Highway, which featured Phyno.
Highway is an unstoppable song that was mostly performed in Igbo by Phyno. Yung Willis produced the single, utilising Amapiano's powerful basslines, snares, and synthesiser while maintaining the fast-paced style of Nigerian hip hop music.
Ke Star Remix – Focalistic and Davido ft Virgo Deep
Davido, a firm believer in the saying "go big or go home," jumped on the Amapiano bandwagon and remixed his song "Ke Star" with popular South African rapper Focalistic.
After the song became popular and served as a bridge for the adoration and love of Amapiano music between the two countries, Nigerians began to learn Amapiano dance routines with greater verve and flair.
Monalisa – Lojay and Sarz
A popular remix of the song Monalisa by Lojay and Sarz featuring American artist Chris Brown is currently available, proving how popular the original song was.
With its flute-driven, dreamy Amapiano atmosphere, the lead single from Lojay and Sarz's joint EP started out as a sleeper success before blowing up into a blockbuster hit.
Yaba Buluku Remix – DJ Tarico and Burna Boy feat. Preck and Nelson Tivane
A quick geography lesson about the different Swahili-speaking South African countries—including the DJ's own country, Mozambique—is provided by DJ Tarico and Burna Boy's Yaba Buluku remix. Mozambique and Nigeria share musical talent and cultures.
It's noteworthy that the two countries were represented on Yaba Buluku not just by musicians but also by hypemen, who elevated their countries' cultures by applauding the artist in their own tongues.