Amapiano king Kabza De Small faced an embarrassing moment while performing in Kenya when the sound abruptly cut out, leaving him in an awkward situation in front of a rowdy crowd.
Kabza was among the headline acts at DJ Shimza’s Kunye Festival in Kenya, a highly anticipated event that was meant to showcase the best of South African and African electronic music. However, things took an unexpected turn when his set was disrupted by technical issues, leaving him helpless on stage.
A video shared by eventgoers shows Kabza appearing visibly uncomfortable, speaking briefly to his manager before nervously lighting a cigarette to calm his nerves. The scene quickly turned chaotic as the Kenyan crowd erupted into chants, directing their frustration toward their president, William Ruto, with loud cries of “Ruto must go! Ruto must go!”
While Mzansi fans sympathized with Kabza, Kenyan supporters saw the humor in the moment, laughing at the unexpected pause during his performance.
This isn’t the first time Kabza De Small has encountered technical glitches during a set. In previous performances, he has managed to work around minor disruptions, but this time, the issue seemed completely out of his control.
Social media quickly buzzed with mixed reactions, with some fans blaming the event organizers for failing to ensure a smooth performance, while others joked about Kabza’s nervous reaction.
Despite the humiliating setback, Kabza remains one of the biggest forces in Amapiano, with a strong international following. The technical mishap is unlikely to tarnish his reputation, but it serves as a reminder of how unpredictable live performances can be.
With upcoming gigs across Africa and Europe, fans are hopeful that Kabza’s future sets will run without a hitch, allowing him to continue dominating the global Amapiano scene.
The sound goes off during kabza's set😭. Someone shouts to Kabza that they have a powerbank🔋. Then Ruto must go chants start. Kabza as shy as always looks at the crowd smiling sheepishly like Y'all want me Abducted????
So much is going on in this video! pic.twitter.com/sXcHZoYquQ
— Sen. Muluvi Mutua, EBS (@Muluvi) February 2, 2025
