Amapiano summit to be part of Basha Uhuru at Constitution Hill

The 3rd annual Amapiano Africa Summit in collaboration with Basha Uhuru will take place from June 26-27 at Constitution Hill. 

The much anticipated two-day summit will cover and highlight the power, elegance, culture, versatility and education of the much-loved South African music genre. Among the speakers will be Shakes Mashaba, Lebogang Maile, Sthembile Ndaba, Dichaba Phaletse and Victor Vele.

It will be curated and conceptualised by Thulani Maduse, well known in the entertainment and events industry as “Thulani Way”. He says, “My team and I have been working really hard to keep the summit growing. Growing and empowering the genre is the main aim. This year’s one will be even bigger and better, as we excitedly prepare for our Amapiano Africa Awards later in the year.”

Each day will follow set activities such as a special gala dinner, performances and insightful discussion panels with notable and respected industry names.

This year goes further in honouring the music genre while shining a spotlight on its valued artists and their wellness. Entities involved in its growth, such as corporate partners, will put an emphasis on the business of Amapiano and its global pathway. Its preservation, gender inclusivity and promoting a unified African music industry will be at the core of the summit.

The outlook for the Amapiano industry, monetisation models, brand building, empowering the next generation, industry ecosystems, mentorship, amplifying female voices and international expansion will be dissected to ensure all attendees leave with their questions answered. The summit days will run on a schedule from morning until afternoon on each day, with a gala dinner on day one and an after party on day two. Day three will see the Basha Uhuru event in its full bloom.