Excitement is reaching fever pitch as DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small prepare to host their highly anticipated Scorpion Kings Live with Friends concert, set for 29 August 2025 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. Adding fuel to the fire, Maphorisa recently revealed that a surprise African superstar will be joining the lineup—sending fans into a frenzy of speculation.
In an interview on Metro FM on 12 August, DJ Maphorisa—also known as Madumane—teased the announcement while discussing the star-studded concert lineup.
“There’s a surprise African artist coming. I don’t want to say much,” he said cryptically, leaving fans guessing who the mystery act could be.
With just weeks to go until the show, the energy around the event is palpable. Scorpion Kings, the duo of DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, have become global ambassadors for Amapiano, and their live shows have gained a reputation for high-energy performances, world-class production, and surprise moments. This latest announcement adds an exciting twist to what is already set to be a landmark event.
While the surprise guest remains unnamed, confirmed artists on the lineup include some of South Africa’s biggest names: Mafikizolo, Cassper Nyovest, and Uhuru, Maphorisa’s former group. With such a legendary cast already locked in, fans are speculating that the surprise act could be an African megastar like Burna Boy, Wizkid, or Davido—artists with whom Maphorisa has previously collaborated.
Social media has been abuzz since the announcement, with fans sharing theories, clues, and wishlists of who the guest performer might be. The element of mystery is only adding to the anticipation for what is already shaping up to be one of the biggest musical events on the continent this year.
Whether the surprise guest is a global Afrobeats icon or a rising African powerhouse, one thing is certain: Scorpion Kings Live with Friends is more than a concert—it’s a celebration of African music and unity.
With thousands expected to fill the stadium, the duo’s upcoming performance is set to mark a defining moment for Amapiano and African music at large.
