Excitement and frustration are swirling online after ticket sales officially opened for the highly anticipated Scorpion Kings Live with Friends concert, set to take place on Friday, 29 August 2025. The show, headlined by Amapiano giants Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, is expected to draw over 50,000 fans, but not everyone is thrilled with the price tag.
The announcement was made by Kabza De Small, who took to X (Twitter) to share the ticketing link and hype up the show. “Let’s get them, my boy,” he wrote, tagging DJ Maphorisa in the post that quickly went viral among Amapiano lovers.
Within hours of the announcement, fans rushed to the booking platforms, only to discover that the cheapest ticket tier (R350) was already sold out. What remained were pricier options, with some packages climbing into the higher hundreds, prompting mixed reactions from fans.
One X user commented, “Why are those tickets so expensive, haibo? Why did you stop making R250 tickets?” Another frustrated fan joked, “They bought the tickets at midnight there on TikTok,” implying that early buyers had scooped up the affordable options before most people even had a chance.
Despite the backlash, the ticket sales are a clear indicator of just how in-demand the Scorpion Kings are. With hits like Kabza Chant and Abalele, the duo has earned their place at the top of the Amapiano food chain — and their shows reflect that superstar status.
However, fans’ concerns are not falling on deaf ears. Many are hoping that additional ticket tiers or promotions will be made available as the event draws closer. Others are already bracing themselves for a premium experience, justifying the cost with the chance to see two of Mzansi’s biggest hitmakers share the stage with surprise guests.
Scorpion Kings Live with Friends promises to be a massive musical spectacle, but as it stands, the road to that experience is proving to be a pricey one for some. Whether more affordable options will be added remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — Kabza and Phori’s reign continues, with or without the complaints.
Tickets available ko @webticketsSA
📍Loftus Stadium
🗓️ 29 August
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A re ba kene mfanaka @DjMaphorisa pic.twitter.com/gLb7DKpCKl
— #ThePianoKing (@KabzaDeSmall_) April 25, 2025
