Amapiano Africa [Summit]
The Inaugural Amapiano Africa Summit, a groundbreaking event held on the 23rd and 24th of June in 2023, stands as a pivotal moment in the cultural landscape of music and creativity. This unique gathering transcended conventional boundaries, drawing together an eclectic tapestry of key industry professionals, passionate youth, devoted Amapiano enthusiasts, visionary fashion designers, and innovative brands. Against the backdrop of a pulsating musical genre that has captured the hearts of millions, the summit unfolded as a multi-dimensional celebration of Amapiano culture igniting discussions, forging connections, and paving the way for a vibrant future.
At its core, the summit was a vibrant testament to the growing significance of Amapiano in the global musical panorama.
Core Objectives
- This groundbreaking event exists to promote Amapiano music and culture on a global scale.
- To unite African creatives across the continent and the diaspora.
- By hosting Panel Discussions, Masterclasses and conversations about the Amapiano genre and its preservation and progression.
- To equip members of the Amapiano community to manage all the challenges in an ever-changing and rapdily growing global industry.
Thulani Maduse
Founder
Secondary Objectives
- To promote the culture behind the Amapiano genre to a global audience.
- To promote the role of music in the socioeconomic clusters of townships, peri-urban, urban and suburban youth.
- To bring together various private and public stakeholders
- To bring together talent and business units and foster a collaborative environment.
- To package the genre as an identity of the nation and to raise awareness.
Cultural [Opportunities]
The expansion allows Amapiano artists, Dj’s, performers and producers to promote our culture globally - benefitting the nation locally and abroad.