DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small Reveal Davido As Surprise African Artist for Scorpion Kings Live
- We finally have the name of the mysterious African artist set to blaze the stage at Scorpion Kings Live with Friends, Nigerian star Davido
- Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa have officially released the lineup for their long-awaited concert, igniting much anticipation from their supporters
- Their announcement built excitement for their concert as fans look forward to what's now named the event of the year
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The Scorpion Kings, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, have officially announced the name of the mysterious surprise African act performing at Scorpion Kings Live with Friends.
Having released the lineup on 15 August 2025, it has been confirmed that Nigerian star Davido will be headlining the anticipated concert.
With a friendship that spans years, DJ Maphorisa and Davido have collaborated on several hit tracks, including their song Belinda, released in 2015 with late rapper AKA and Angolan musician C4Pedro.
They recently reconnected on Davido's latest album, 5ive, for a song titled Be There Still, where Porry is listed as one of the producers.
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Davido previously remixed the viral Biri Marung, and with a track record such as his, not to mention great relationships with some of the country's biggest names, his performance surely is not one to miss.
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Also on the lineup are Cassper Nyovest, Sjava, 25K and Blxckie. The legendary Caiphus Semenya, whose hit song Matswele was remixed by the Scorpion Kings in 2024, will receive an honorary moment at the show on 29 August at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
Tickets are available at select Pick 'n Pay outlets as well as on Web Tickets, priced between R300 and R1000.
Here's a look at the complete Scorpion Kings Live with Friends lineup:
Fans react to Scorpion Kings Live with Friends lineup
The excitement has gone through the roof, and fans are eagerly waiting for the day to arrive:
Teboho_Motsamai was willing to risk it all:
"Surely being financially irresponsible for one month won’t hurt???"
trulylebo said:
"Msaki and Kabza in one day? I used to pray for days like these!"
Skylar___xx was ecstatic:
"Caiphus Semenya? So the Matswale remix will be performed live? Oh my days!"
MtimandzeMumu added:
"DAVIDO? I need that ticket!"
landamentally posted:
"When I tell you I WILL make a plan."
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Meanwhile, others claimed that the lineup fell short of the initial hype:
Impart_ial said:
"This lineup is underwhelming."
Keke_Northee wrote:
"The most anticipated Amapiano event in the history of Amapiano, and this is the lineup?"
BoyQ14308 wasn't interested:
"No Scotts, no Momo, no Stockie. I'm selling my ticket, hit me up."
_Smokethatkush_ posted:
"It should have been Wizkid."
Kingbuhle2 added:
"I would’ve loved to see Samthing Soweto on the lineup."
DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small offer jobs to South African youth
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa's plan to tackle youth unemployment.
The Scorpion Kings offered South African youth an opportunity to be part of the planning for Scorpion Kings Live with Friends and learn hands-on skills.
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