Amapiano has spiked the Nigerian Music industry to the top of both national and International charts since 2020.

The top digital music streaming service, Spotify is hosting media and influencers from across the continent on an Amapiano Tourism experience in celebration of Amapiano. It aims to share the roots of the genre, the influence of collaborations and how streaming assists in exporting local music to the world.

This tour is in partnership with South African Tourism and begins with ‘Amapiano 101‘– talks about the background and gives guests a ride of its origins in townships like Mamelodi but also exploring other popular Amapiano spots in Soweto. Guests from different countries like; Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa were in attendance.

Furthermore, the ‘Amapiano Grooves‘ segment was highlighted which exhibits the impact of clubs on music.

Managing Director for Spotify in Sub-Saharan Africa, Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy spoke on this; “Amapiano’s unique sound and infectious beats have captivated audiences around the world, and are sure to keep fans dancing for years to come. As more artists emerge and push the boundaries of the genre, there is no doubt that Amapiano is set to become a mainstay in the global music scene.”

According to Spotify’s data, their listeners on Spotify enjoy tuning into the genre on weekday afternoons, with Friday evening peaks. ‘Amapiano Grooves‘, which is Spotify’s biggest Amapiano playlist, is most popular among 18-24-year-olds. And listeners hail from South Africa, Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom, the USA, Mozambique and Botswana.

Below is the top exported Amapiano tracks on Spotify:

1. ‘Abo Mvelo’ – (feat. Mellow & Sleazy & M.J)
2. ‘Love & Loyalty’ – (Believe)
3. ‘Ameno Amapiano’ Remix (You Wanna Bamba)
4. ‘Big Flexa’
5. ‘Hamba Wena’
6. ‘WATAWI (feat. Davido, Focalistic & Abidoza)’
7. ‘Abalele’
8. ‘Mina Nawe’
9. ‘Champion Sound’
10. ‘Tanzania’

In addition, here are the top exported Amapiano artists on Spotify:

1. DJ Maphorisa
2. Kabza De Small
3. Focalistic
4. Young Stunna
5. Mellow & Sleazy
6. DBN Gogo
7. Costa Titch
8. Major League Djz
9. Kamo Mphela
10. Daliwonga