{"id":23256,"date":"2026-02-19T20:19:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T18:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=23256"},"modified":"2026-02-19T20:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T18:19:09","slug":"major-league-djz-warn-of-widening-divides-in-amapiano-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/major-league-djz-warn-of-widening-divides-in-amapiano-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"Major League DJz Warn of Widening Divides in Amapiano Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The unity within the amapiano genre has been called into question following comments from Major League DJz regarding the growing internal splits.Amid ongoing discussions about collaboration in the South African music scene, the duo tweeted, \u201cWe could say same thing about Amapiano, this camp thing has taken a big toll on the genre 💔\u201d<\/p>\n

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Their remarks attracted a flurry of responses from fans who feel that the previously close-knit amapiano community is now facing factionalism similar to that in other music genres.<\/p>\n

One user on X pointed out that gatekeeping poses a significant challenge and mentioned that personal connections in the industry often dictate opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u201cPiano has Gatekeepers unfortunately, if you don\u2019t get along with Phori it\u2019s chaai for you, not even on the musical aspect of things but even on the business, you might struggle to get gigs,\u201d the user claimed, referring to DJ Maphorisa.<\/p>\n

Major League DJz quickly clarified that their comments were not aimed at any specific individual, stating, \u201cThis has nothing to do with Phori. It\u2019s in general.\u201d<\/p>\n

Others redirected the discussion toward the overall composition of the genre, noting that amapiano lacks prominent artists who can propel it onto the global stage in the same way Afrobeats has achieved.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe problem with Amapiano is that there\u2019s no stars. There\u2019s no vocalists to carry the genre like how afrobeats has Tems, Burna Boy, Asake etc\u2026\u201d another user mentioned, citing Tems, Burna Boy, and Asake as noteworthy examples.<\/p>\n

Some fans feel that clashes between personalities are also hindering the growth of the sound.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe egos and arrogance are killing the game,\u201d one user remarked.<\/p>\n

This ongoing dialogue reveals the increasing concern among fans regarding the future of amapiano, a genre that has made a significant impact on charts and dance floors both locally and worldwide in recent years.<\/p>\n

As the genre continues to develop musically, discussions around unity, leadership, and long-term viability have entered the forefront.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n