FAWLXXI – Amapiano For The Love Vol. 2 – Episode 2509

May 23, 2025June 1, 2025 theElement

The celebration rolls on. If Vol. 1 was the spark, Vol. 2 is the blaze. From Africa With Love returns with even more of what moves us — the log drum heartbeat, the soulful swing, the undeniable groove of Amapiano at its finest.

FAWL XXI picks up right where we left off — deep in the dance, deeper in the love. Maphorisa and XDuppy’s influence still lingers, but now the wave expands. The continent keeps delivering — fresh sounds, unexpected blends, new names, and familiar giants.

Tracklist

1: Stixx, Babalwa M & Boohle- Wrong’o
2: Carbon the Element x Coutain x Babalwa M- Wrong Amapiano Artform (Clean)
3: Carbon the Element x Moliy x Gaba Cannal- Amapiano To The Max
4: Gaba Cannal & Xavi Yentin- Bawo (feat. Russell Zuma, Sipho Magudulela & Ze2)
5: Kelvin Momo & Babalwa M- Uzumthande
6: Kabza De Small & Spirit of Praise- Nasempini (feat. Ayanda Ntanzi, DJ Maphorisa & Stakev)
7: Carbon the Element x Maxwell x MDU 7 Kabza De Small- Ascension
8: Sha Sha, Kelvin Momo & Sykes- Ndawana
9: Master Jay & Gaba Cannal- uNkulunkulu (feat. Zain SA & PaezSA)
10: Kelvin Momo & Omit ST- Ngeke (feat. Brandon Dhludhlu)
11: Kabza De Small, Virgo Deep & DJ Maphorisa- Wishi Wishi (feat. Scotts Maphuma & Young Stunna)
12: Carbon the Element x Kabza De Small x Skillibeng- Kissing On Me (Wishi Wishi)
13: DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Scotts Maphuma- Ngibolekeni (feat. Sean 1401, LeeMcKrazy, Blxckie & Pcee)
14: Tyler ICU & LeeMcKrazy- Ebasini (feat. Tman Xpress, Visca, Ceeka RSA, SjavasDaDeejay & Al Xapo)
15: DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Daliwonga- Sweetie (feat. Kabelo Sings)
16: Sam Deep & Azana- BoGogo
17: DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Kabza De Small- Ubuhle Bakho (feat. Phila Dlozi)
18: Carbon the Element x Vybz Kartel x DBN Gogo- Nah Let Go The Cheater (Super Clean)
19: DBN Gogo- CHEATER (feat. Boohle, Abidoza & Tumza D’Kota)
20: Kelvin Momo & Da Muziqal Chef- Bo Gogo (feat. Tracy & Thatohatsi)
21: Nkosazana Daughter & Shino Kikai- Selimathunzi (feat. DJ Khyber)
22: DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Sly- Ukuphumula (feat. Tracy & Thatohatsi)
23: DJ Maphorisa & Xduppy- Feel A way (feat. Nanette)
24: Kelvin Momo & Stixx- 02 July
25: Babalwa M & Kelvin Momo- Pholisa (feat. Stixx & Baby S.O.N)

This is the series within the series, part two of the dive. More anthems. More edits. More of that pure, uncut Yanos energy.

You already know the vibe.
From Africa… With Love.

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FAWL XX – Amapiano For The Love Vol. 1 – Episode 2507

May 9, 2025June 1, 2025 theElement

We’ve done this 20 times — all for the love, never for the likes. Episode XX of From Africa With Love brings us full circle with 25 of my favorite tracks, once again showcasing the pulse of the continent. Fresh drops. New flames. Relentless heat. The stream of releases shows no signs of slowing, and honestly, I’m overwhelmed — in the best way.

FAWL XX taps into the Stance side of the culture — that Rough Dance, as Maphorisa would say. His presence still lingers after two back-to-back episodes where I have celebrated his ~~double~~ two album drop, Ngomoya and Rough Dance. The celebration continues!!!

Known for his legendary work with Kabza De Small, Maphorisa now links up with XDuppy to explore the duality of the dance — both sides on full, glorious display.

Tracklist:

1: DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Daliwonga – Sweetie (feat. Kabelo Sings)
2: Kelvin Momo & Omit ST – Ngeke (feat. Brandon Dhludhlu)
3: Sam Deep & Azana – BoGogo
4: DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Kabza De Small – Ubuhle Bakho (feat. Phila Dlozi)
5: Kelvin Momo & Da Muziqal Chef – Bo Gogo (feat. Tracy & Thatohatsi)
6: DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Boohle – uMthande
7: Candy Flow RSA, DBN Gogo & ShennyDaDeejay – Phunyuka (feat. Loony Q)
8: Mellow & Sleazy & Tman Xpress – Babekelele Bona (feat. LeeMcKrazy)
9: Mellow & Sleazy & Tman Xpress – Welele (feat. CowBoii)
10: Nkosazana Daughter & Shino Kikai – Selimathunzi (feat. DJ Khyber)
11: Piano City, Naledi Aphiwe & Nkosazana Daughter – Impilo Emnandi (feat. Major League Djz & Royce77)
12: DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Sly – Ukuphumula (feat. Tracy & Thatohatsi)
13: DJ Maphorisa & Xduppy – Feel A way (feat. Nanette)
14: Mas Musiq, Lawd Weezy & DJ Maphorisa – Amalanga (Combi) (feat. TO Starquality, Chley & Kabza De Small)
15: Triple X Da Ghost & Effected – Soweto Mami (feat. Mxolisi Khumalo, Aidah & Slowavex)
16: Unlimited Soul & DBN Gogo – Syay’Dedela (feat. Nandipha808, Daiza & Djy Fresh)
17: Dennis Ferrer, DBN Gogo, Effected, Mia Tuttavilla & Triple X Da Ghost – Touched The Sky
18: Kelvin Momo & Babalwa M – Uzumthande
19: Shakes & Les, DBN Gogo & Zee Nxumalo – Funk 55 (feat. Ceeka RSA & Chley)
20: Carbon the Element x Maxwell x Shakes & Les – Funky Cure
21: Davido ft. Musa Keys x Tycoon & Sly – Unavailable (Remix)
22: Soa Mattrix – Iskhathi (feat. Bassie, Happy Jazzman & Faith Strings)
23: Yumbs & Zwayetoven – Dali Nguwe (feat. Baby S.O.N & Zee Nxumalo)
24: Yumbs, Zwayetoven & DBN Gogo – Maqondisa (feat. Scotts Maphuma & Uncool MC)
25: Triple X Da Ghost, Effected & Kelvin Momo – The Siren

From me to you, here is FAWL XX – Amapiano For The Love Vol. 1. The series in the series. The dive in the dive. The log drum resonates with us all.

More new music. More of my favourites. More of your favourite remixes and mashups.

From Africa… With Love.

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FAWL19 – Amapiano Evolushọn – Episode 2507

April 25, 2025June 1, 2025 theElement

The Evolution of Amapiano continues. More mashups. More favourites. More amapiano. The march of the music continues as someone here won the lotto this week. I should have seen it coming and run Wishi Wishi up. Instead we got 25 of my favourites this week from DBN Gogo, Kabza De Small, Piano City, Sjavas Da Deejay, Kelvin Momo, Titom, Yumbs & Zwayetoven, and so much more.

Tracklist:

More new music. More favourites. More of the evolution of Amapiano.

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FAWL18 – From eMalahleni to Trincity – Episode 2506

April 11, 2025June 1, 2025 theElement

We go from Mpumalanga, The Place Where the Sun Rises, to Trincity on the twin isle of Trinidad and Tobago. How? Why? I blame the log drum as Amapiano has brought us here; Amapiano brought us together.

This episode features music from the homie Madscientis, Kabza De Small, Sjavas Da Deejay, Titom, Yumbs & Zwayetoven, DJ Maphorisa, Nandipha808, Kelvin Momo, Shakes & Les, DBN Gogo, and so much more.

Tracklist:

1: Madscientis x Al x Djy Kamo Sa – History of Amapiano x Perc Hub87
2: Sam Deep & Azana – BoGogo
3: DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Kabza De Small – Ubuhle Bakho (feat. Phila Dlozi)
4: DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Daliwonga – Sweetie (feat. Kabelo Sings)
5: Kelvin Momo & Omit ST – Ngeke (feat. Brandon Dhludhlu)
6: Yumbs & Zwayetoven – Dali Nguwe (feat. Baby S.O.N & Zee Nxumalo)
7: Kabza De Small – Khusela (feat. Msaki)
8: Carbon the Element x H.E.R. x Kabza De Small – Khusela In Every Kind Of Way
9: Soa Mattrix – Iskhathi (feat. Bassie, Happy Jazzman & Faith Strings)
10: Mawhoo – Ngilimele (feat. Deep Sen, KingTalkzin & Mthunzi)
11: Kelvin Momo & Babalwa M – Uzumthande
12: Gaba Cannal & Xavi Yentin – Bawo (feat. Russell Zuma, Sipho Magudulela & Ze2)
13: Carbon the Element x Moliy x Gaba Cannal – Amapiano To The Max
14: Sjavas Da Deejay, Titom & Vyno Keys – Bayazi (feat. Cowboii, Mellow & Sleazy & Nobantu Vilakæi)
15: DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Sly – Ukuphumula (feat. Tracy & Thatohatsi)
16: Nkosazana Daughter & Shino Kikai – Selimathunzi (feat. DJ Khyber)
17: Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa – Abadell (feat. Nkosazana Daughter)
18: Kelvin Momo & Stixx – Joy Ride (feat. Bandros)
19: DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Boohle – uMthande
20: Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger & Amaza – Kwelanga 2.0 (feat. LeeMcKrazy & Tman Xpress)
21: Piano City, Naledi Aphiwe & Nkosazana Daughter – Impilo Emnandi (feat. Major League Djz & Royce77)
22: DJ Maphorisa & Xduppy – Feel A way (feat. Nanette)
23: Mas Musiq, Lawd Weezy & DJ Maphorisa – Amalanga (feat. TO Starquality, Chley & Kabza De Small)
24: Wanitwa Mos, Nkosazana Daughter & JL SA – Nawe Dali (feat. Mthunzi)
25: Kabza De Small & Spirit of Praise – Nasempini (feat. Ayanda Ntanzi, DJ Maphorisa & Stakev)

The journey takes a day’s flying and it continues. This is from me to you. From Africa With Love.

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FAWL17 – Amapiano MAXXX – Episode 2505

March 28, 2025June 1, 2025 theElement

Amapiano to the maximum. A super chill playlist designed for you to call over friends to just sit and commune.

This episode features music from Kabza De Small, Maxwell, Yumbs & Zwayetoven, DJ Maphorisa, Nandipha808, Kelvin Momo, Shakes & Les, DBN Gogo, my homie Madscientis and so much more.

The journey with the log drum continues. This is from me to you. From Africa With Love.

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FAWL16 – Amapiano IRL 3 – Episode 2504

March 14, 2025June 1, 2025 theElement

From Africa With Love Episode 16. Amapiano IN REAL LIFE part 3. The 25 that’s alive and kicking in my head. My favourites as we’re heading into our 3rd IRL event… March 15, 2023 we gather In Real Life by the pool for AI3 – Amapiano IRL vol 3!

This episode features music from Soa Mattrix, Kabza De Small, Virgo Deep, DJ Maphorisa, Tyler ICU, DJ Stokie, Loxion Deep, Vybz Kartel and so much more…

Carnival done. Festivus has finished. Let’s reset together.

On 2025•03•15 – this Saturday – the word is intimate. Friends of music and friends of friends.

AI3 by the pool

Amapiano | R&B | Afrobeats

Walk with your cooler. Dive into the pool, the music, and your people.
Very very very limited numbers of passes available. No cash by the door.
Call 683-BIGC(2442) for more info.

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Amapiano IRL 3 – More Info

March 7, 2025March 31, 2025 theElement

Carnival done. Festivus has finished. Let’s reset together.

On Saturday the 15th or March the word is INTIMATE. Friends of music and friends of friends.

AI3 by the pool

Amapiano | R&B | Afrobeats

Walk with your cooler. Dive into the pool, the music, and your people.

Very very very limited numbers of passes available. No cash by the door.

For general inquiries, group information, location details, and additional assistance, please contact 683-BIGC(2442)

There are a very limited number of passes available, and for a very short time. No cash by the door. Head to Island E-tickets to get the limited Early Release $200 passes. After that, there are a small number of the $250 passes. On Friday, all $250 passes will end, leaving $300 passes until the event starts at 2 pm on Saturday.

Tickets: https://islandetickets.com/event/fawl-irl-vol3

FAWL 15: Amapiano Illuminatio – 2503

February 28, 2025June 1, 2025 theElement

From Africa With Love Episode 15. Amapiano Illumination . 25 of my favourites once more and we’re about a week away from our 3rd IRL event… March 15, 2023 we gather In Real Life by the pool for AI3 – Amapiano IRL vol 3!

This episode features music from DJ Dadaman, Mellow & Sleazy, Uncle Waffles, Tyler ICU & DJ Maphorisa, DBN Gogo, Benny Benassi & Thuto The Human and so much more… Festivus has ended. Amapiano Illumination has begun

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FAWL XIV: Amapiano Ordinem – 2502

February 14, 2025June 1, 2025 theElement

From Africa With Love 14. The Amapiano Order. 25 of my favourites for this week. We’re on the road to Amapiano IRL 3. March 15, 2023 we gather In Real Life.

This episode features music from Zee Nxumalo & TBO, Kelvin Momo, Kabza De Small, Maphorisa, Mthunzi, Mas Musiq, Mellow & Sleazy, Felo Le Tee, and so much more…

Oh – happy valentimes. It’s come… you’re not lonely. We got you.

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FAWL 13: Lucky Drum II – 2501

February 1, 2025June 1, 2025 theElement

From Africa With Love 13. Somebody won the lottery this weekend. To honor all the winners we present to you Lucky Drum II.

In this episode we’re welcoming some new entrants and bringing back some of our favorites by request If this is your first visit to FAWL, I’d like to thank you for joining us. If you’re back for more I’m absolutely glad to have you back with us. You’ve been patient and this has been long overdue. Let’s get back on the clock. This episode features music from Zee Nxumalo & TBO, Kelvin Momo, Kabza De Small, Maphorisa, Mthunzi, Semi Tee, Focalistic, Mellow & Sleazy, and so much more… Thanks for waiting up for me.

FAWL XIII – Lucky Drum II

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FAWLXXI – Amapiano For The Love Vol. 2 – Episode 2509

Tracklist

FAWL XX – Amapiano For The Love Vol. 1 – Episode 2507

Tracklist:

FAWL19 – Amapiano Evolushọn – Episode 2507

Tracklist:

FAWL18 – From eMalahleni to Trincity – Episode 2506

Tracklist:

FAWL17 – Amapiano MAXXX – Episode 2505

FAWL16 – Amapiano IRL 3 – Episode 2504

Amapiano IRL 3 – More Info

FAWL 15: Amapiano Illuminatio – 2503

FAWL XIV: Amapiano Ordinem – 2502

FAWL 13: Lucky Drum II – 2501

FAWL XIII – Lucky Drum II