Amapiano

2022 - 9 - 14

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Davido slams DJ Maphorisa for ascribing Amapiano's success to ... (Vanguard)

Top Nigerian artiste, Davido has called out DJ Maphorisa over his tweet that ascribed Amapiano's success in Africa to Wizkid and Burna Boy.

There’s a reason why he’s still here and y’all fell off…” Davido sent a reply to the DJ, tweeting, “You’ve never liked me y? I’ve always been good to you.

'You never liked me' — Davido disagrees with DJ Maphorisa over ... (TheCable Lifestyle -)

Davido and DJ Maphorisa, South African record producer, are at loggerhead over who gave Amapiano its first thrust towards the.

This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from TheCable. There’s a reason why he’s still here and y’all fell off…. There’s a reason why he’s still here and y’all fell off,” he argued. Let it sink in.” “Research before the tweet. That was a historical moment 3 years ago.

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QUIZ: This Quiz Knows Which Nigerian Amapiano Song You Think ... (Zikoko!)

Forget amapiano first: You have to invite a Nigerian musician to shut down your wedding. Who are you calling? Zino. Tems. Mr. Money. Pasuma. Tope Alabi.

Take this quiz to find out. Take this quiz to find out which @fireboydml song perfectly describes your mood right now. This quiz already knows your favourite Nigerian amapiano song.

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DJ Maphorisa Backs Down on Defending Amapiano Against Claims ... (Legit.ng)

DJ Maphorisa is not taking it lightly after Davido's stans started claiming that the popular music genre was created by him. Phori is currently schooling ...

Davido made amapiano a big flex in Nigeria, and he is still the most successful Afrobeat artiste in South Africa to date" "Arrogance has killed a lot of people. The two most successful amapiano records till today are KE STAR REMIX and CHAMPION SOUND... let it sink in ❤️" This is how many African artists have been benefiting from Davido’s success for over 12yrs" Your support matters!](https://www.patreon.com/legit)

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May D Reveals He Brought Amapiano To Nigeria (thewillnigeria)

September 14, (THEWILL) – Akinmayokun Awodumila, aka Mr. May D, has stated that he introduced amapiano music to the Nigerian music industry.

According to him, he started the Nigeria-South African collaboration. We started the Naija-South African collaboration! May D, has stated that he introduced amapiano music to the Nigerian music industry.

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Davido Slams DJ Maphorisa Over 'Amapiano' Tussle. (SEE DETAILS) (LEGIT9JA)

Popular Nigerian music star, Davido has slammed South African DJ Maphorisa over his comments on who the "Amapiano" genre pioneer is.

However, in response Davido slammed DJ Maphorisa, stating that the record producer never liked him. The whole issue started after a Twitter user on Wednesday, 14th of 2022, claimed that Davido started Amapiano in Africa. DJ Maphorisa however responded to the user that the first Amapiano song that had Nigerian artists on was titled “Sponono,” and it had Wizkid and Burna Boy on the hit song in 2019.

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Davido reacts as May D claims he brought Amapiano to Nigeria (Within Nigeria)

Recall that Davido recently tackled the South African record producer, DJ Maphorisa for trying to discredit his efforts in bringing Amapiano into prominence.

I don’t like saying shit like this but y’all like putting me under the box. He added that he doesn’t like involving himself in sagas like these but he’s being put under the box and therefore has to give himself some credit. Na me bring amapiano come naija , and I have awards to prove that!

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I, not Davido, brought Amapiano to Nigeria - May D - QED.NG (QED.NG)

Music artiste Akinmayokun Awodumila, popularly known as Mr May D, has said that he first introduced the amapiano music to the Nigerian music industry.

We started the Naija South African collaboration. “Na me bring amapiano come Naija, and I have awards to prove that! Reacting to the tweet, May D claimed he started the Nigeria-South African collaboration.

I brought Amapiano to Nigeria not Davido, May D claims (TheCable Lifestyle -)

May D, the singer, has claimed he was the first artiste to bring Amapiano into the Nigerian music industry.

This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from TheCable. Na me bring amapiano come naija , and I have awards to prove that! “Na me bring Amapiano come naija, and I have awards to prove that!

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Amapiano is showing no signs of slowing down on music charts (Independent Online)

Amapiano dominated the Spotify Charts in both the Top 5 Tracks and Top 5 Artists categories.

Blxckie, Maphorisa and Anatii are the only ones I can think of right now in that league. Kabza De Small is also leading the pack on music that is making waves on Spotify maintaining his consistency in the charts. The most versatile artist in the industry right now.

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Amapiano dominates Spotify charts: Here are the top five bangers ... (News24)

Young Stunna (Sandile Msimango), and Blxckie (Sihle Sithole) give the song a wonderful South African flair, while K.O brings in his worldly music knowledge into ...

This makes sense considering Senior Oat’s ear for music, which manifests in house tracks that continue to tantalise the ear as they build. This one is a glorious contribution for all amapiano clubs and events. Created by our favourite blast from the past, K.O (Ntokozo Mdluli), this song brings together the old and the new in an interesting way. Here are the songs that topped the charts, and why you should be listening to them. This song signifies a kind of future for amapiano in the country and is a comeback of sorts for rap legend K.O. August seemed to be quite a big month for amapiano on Spotify as the top five songs and top five artists in the country all belonged to some of the biggest names in the amapiano industry.

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Davido and his brother calls out DJ Maphorisa for accrediting ... (InfoGuide Nigeria)

It disturbed Maphorisa, so he responded that Wizkid and Burna Boy had actually invented Amapiano in Africa after their appearance on the song “Sponono.” Other ...

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Nigerian producer Kiddominant wades into Amapiano controversy (GhanaWeb)

The Nigerian star music producer called Kiddominant (styled as KDDO) has added his voice to the ongoing Amapiano fight on social media.

Sponono followed and made it bigger then David & foca really took the genre to another level. Me and Cassper “ewallet” started amapiano in west africa. Still on Twitter, Davido reacted to DJ Maphorisa's claim with the words: “You’ve never liked me why?

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Who did it first?: The battle over the importation of Amapiano (Pulse Nigeria)

Wednesday, 14th September 2022 was a chaotic one for the music end of Nigerian Twitter as Nigerian artists, fans, and stakeholders disagree over the first ...

While Davido clearly didn't import Amapiano into Nigeria, his decision to jump on 'Ke-star' remix was very decisive in popularizing Amapiano in Nigeria and giving listeners a more robust idea of the accompanying elements of the sound. May D was the first to enter the contest as he claims he was the first Nigerian act to jump on Amapiano with 'Get Down', his collaboration with South African legend Oskido. As the "Who did it first" contest raged on, there were individuals who were solely concerned about Niniola's place in the debate. Other Amapiano songs that were released in 2020 include: While he wasn't claiming credit for the importation of Amapiano, he just wanted to put it out there. According to him, he imported Amapiano into West Africa with

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Davido, Wizkid didn't bring Amapiano to Nigeria - May D The Nation ... (The Nation Newspaper)

Singer Akinmayokun Awodumila aka May D has said neither Davido nor Wizkid is responsible for the importation of Amapiano music genre.

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Dogs will always bark – Music producer, Samklef reacts to ... (Kemi Filani)

Music producer, Samklef has joined his colleagues to react to the current Amapiano Saga, as he crowns Wizkid as the number one African Influencer. KFN.

It is a hybrid of deep house, jazz and lounge music [Twitter to reveal that](https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/veteran-singer-salawa-abeni-showers-prayers-on-her-foreign-grandson-as-he-clocks-one) he was the origin of the Amapiano sound in Nigeria. “Davido brought Amapiano from South Africa two years ago and made it a successful genre in Africa, and Beyond, Wizkid is now hopping on the same genre after davido made it a successful genre. [style of house music](https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/alex-ekubo-pledges-support-for-funke-akindele) that emerged in South Africa in 2012. [internet was set on fire with reactions](https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/dj-cuppy-laments-as-she-reveals-her-ordeal-with-men) after May D tried to take the glory of introducing Amapiano style of music to Nigeria, while fans of Davido claimed the ‘Dami Duro’ singer introduced the sound. [Wizkid ](https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/drama-as-wizkids-new-song-causes-unrest-amongst-davido-and-may-d)as the number one African Influencer.

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Wizkid's New Song Sparks Strong Debates About Amapiano Online (OkayAfrica)

The social media reactions reopened an ongoing conversation about ownership of Amapiano, and Nigerian music's adaptation of it, with even Davido and ...

[1663164544] [The 15 Best Amapiano Songs of 2022 So Far - OkayAfrica ›](https://www.okayafrica.com/amapiano-songs-best-2022/) [Jorja Smith's Amapiano Single Controversy In South Africa ... Sponono followed and made it bigger then David & foca really took the genre to another level. The song’s P2J production leans heavily on drums and percussions popularized by South African [Amapiano](https://www.okayafrica.com/tag/amapiano), a sound that’s been taking the world by storm. I don\u2019t like saying shit like this but y\u2019all like putting me under the box\u201d— May D (@May D) \u201cMe and Cassper \u201cewallet\u201d started amapiano in west africa. \u201cWizkid's new song "Bad To Me" !s n\u00a4t that impressive; Aside from emulating Davido's singing style in the last post-chorus, the song's instrumental is similar to that of Costa Titch's "Big Flexa" & there's noth!ng new in his lyrics.

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