A great time lies ahead for South African music as the organizers of Scorpion Kings Live have officially unveiled a line-up filled with stars for what could be one of the biggest live musical events of the year in the nation.
Featuring the legendary Scorpion Kings Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, this groundbreaking event will see more than 70,000 people in attendance at FNB Stadium on 19 September 2026, with performances from across Amapiano, Afro-soul, hip-hop, house, and modern African music.
This line-up features established legends, pioneers of the genre, and young talents defining the music of Mzansi.
mong the names confirmed are Ami Faku, Amaroto, Aymos, Blxckie, Bontle Smith, Busiswa, Busta 929, Daliwonga, Dladla Mshunqisi, Focalistic, Kabelo Sings, Kamo Mphela, Kammu Dee, Khalil Harrison, Lady Du, LeeMckrazy, Madumane, MaWhoo, Mhaw Keys, Miano, Mlindo The Vocalist, Mr JazziQ, Msaki, Mthunzi, Nasty C, Nia Pearl, Nkosazana Daughter, Nobuhle, Nokwazi, Pcee, Ringo Madlingozi, Scotts Maphuma, Semi Tee, Soweto’s Finest, Sykes, Toss, Tman Xpress, Tracy, Vulela, Xduppy, Young Stunna, Zaba and Zawadi Yamungu, among many others.
The sheer diversity of the lineup means fans can expect everything from the soulful sounds of Ami Faku, Msaki, Nobuhle, Nokwazi, Nkosazana Daughter and Mlindo The Vocalist, to the Amapiano energy of Daliwonga, Young Stunna, Focalistic, Kamo Mphela, Toss, Tman Xpress, LeeMckrazy and MaWhoo.
Furthermore, hip-hop will feature prominently through artists such as Blxckie and Nasty C, while the legacy of the likes of Ringo Madlingozi makes yet another generation to feature at the event. Artists such as Busiswa, Lady Du, Busta 929, Semi Tee, and Njelic are some more names that highlight the strength of the roster.
But this party starts way before the Scorpion Kings come out.
Attendees can start queuing from 12:00, where the pre-event sets the mood for a whole day of festivities.
This event is not just about scale; it’s about the growing number of partners that have joined hands to create this experience. SABC1 features as the Official Broadcast Partner, while GalxBoy, an international fashion and culture brand joins as Official Merch Distribution Partner.
Gautrain is the Official Transport Partner, with Sprite as the Official Refreshment Partner and Castle Lite as the Official Beer Partner. McCafé and RocoMamas also add more to this experience as Official Activation Partners.
Thus, Scorpion Kings Live partners add more facets to the experience that brings music, fashion, food, transport, culture, and entertainment all together in one stadium experience.
With Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa at the centre of it all, 19 September is shaping up to be a defining moment for South African live music.
More than a concert, Scorpion Kings Live will celebrate the artists, sounds and audiences that continue to make South Africa one of the world’s most influential music destinations.
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Limited tickets are available at Scorpion Kings Live.
