Kabza De Small continues to prove his dominance in the music industry as his Kunye PTA III – Afro Set surpasses one million views on YouTube. The live set, which premiered on December 26, 2024, has now gathered over 1.1 million views, highlighting his ability to captivate audiences beyond Amapiano and into the Afro House scene.
Recorded live on June 29, 2024, at the National Botanical Gardens in Pretoria, the set was part of the Kunye PTA III event series, an initiative founded by Shimza to showcase South African house music talent. While Kabza De Small, real name Kabelo Petrus Motha, is best known as the King of Amapiano, this performance demonstrated his versatility in the Afro House genre.
Despite his deep roots in Amapiano, Kabza has long been experimenting with different sounds, and his Kunye Afro Set is proof that he can effortlessly blend genres while keeping fans engaged.
Kabza De Small’s rise to international fame began with hits like “Umshove” in 2018, and since then, he has remained at the forefront of South African dance music. As one half of Scorpion Kings alongside DJ Maphorisa, he has helped shape Amapiano into a global phenomenon.
Now, with the success of his Kunye Afro Set, fans are speculating whether this is the beginning of a new era for Kabza—one that sees him diving deeper into Afro House while still holding onto his Amapiano roots.
The Kunye music series, founded by Shimza (Ashley Raphala) in 2020, has grown into a platform that connects local artists with global audiences. With events held in Johannesburg, Umhlanga, and even Nairobi, Kunye has helped bridge the gap between South African artists and the international music scene.
With over a million views and counting, the world is watching—and Kabza is just getting started.
