The rhythm is calling, and the movement is growing louder! We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Amapiano Africa Summit 2025, happening this June at Constitution Hill, Johannesburg, in proud partnership with the iconic Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival.
After the resounding success of the inaugural summit in 2023, which brought together music lovers, cultural leaders, creatives, and innovators from across the continent, this year’s gathering promises to be bigger, bolder, and more impactful. Once again, the heart of Johannesburg will pulse with the unmistakable sounds of Amapiano, a genre that has not only dominated dance floors but has firmly positioned itself as a global cultural force
This groundbreaking event exists to promote Amapiano music and culture on a global scale — creating a platform where African creatives across the continent and the diaspora can unite, collaborate, and shape the future of the genre. It’s more than a festival or a conference; it’s a movement to preserve, progress, and protect the essence of Amapiano as it continues to evolve within an ever-changing global music scene
The summit will host a vibrant programme of Panel Discussions, Masterclasses, and conversations delving into the genre’s origins, its future, and the socio-economic opportunities it holds for Africa’s creative youth. Topics will range from the business of music and intellectual property rights, to brand partnerships, live event curation, digital innovation, and the importance of cultural preservation.
By creating these knowledge-sharing spaces, the summit aims to equip members of the Amapiano community to manage all the challenges in a rapidly growing, competitive global industry — ensuring that African artists, producers, DJs, and cultural entrepreneurs retain ownership of their work and narratives.
Amapiano is more than a sound — it’s a lifestyle, a culture, and a movement that continues to redefine Africa’s creative identity on the world stage. The Amapiano Africa Summit not only celebrates this cultural phenomenon but also invests in its sustainable growth, offering real solutions for longevity, visibility, and global influence.
As the genre’s influence spreads across borders, conversations around ownership, innovation, representation, and protection of African heritage become increasingly urgent. This summit offers a rare opportunity to tackle those discussions head-on, in an environment built for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and creative empowerment.
Spaces are limited, and with growing interest from across the continent and the diaspora, we encourage you to register early at www.amapianosummit.co.za. Don’t miss out on this historic gathering and the chance to be part of a defining moment in African music culture.