DJ Maphorisa opens up about challenges of the amapiano music scene

VIRAL hits and sold-out shows have made Amapiano’ glitz and glamour a social media staple.

- LUTHO PASIYA

Yet, beneath the surface, lies an intensely competitive world that few truly understand.

In a candid interview, DJ Maphorisa has pulled back the curtain on the industry, offering a raw and unfiltered look at the realities of the amapiano scene.

During his recent interview with Metro FM’s Tbo Touch, the music heavyweight opened up about how the dynamics in the industry have shifted dramatically over the past few years.

“It’s tough now, it’s not easy — it's not like before?” Maphorisa admitted.

Touch immediately responded: “Wait, wait, wait. I’m getting a headache. If I’m an upcoming artist listening to this conversation and the biggest artist says it’s tough, I'm going to give up. How is it tough, Phorry?”