Amapiano artists must get serious, Thuly Thulz calls for change

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu

With 12 years of experience under his belt, Thuly Thulz, the director of Until Until events, feels some big-name Amapiano artists need to step up their professionalism game. Amapiano is one of the music genres that has taken Mzansi by storm and cemented itself as one of the country’s most beloved and versatile sounds. With its unique blend of house, jazz, and a bit of kwaito, amapiano has not only dominated local charts but has also reached global status. Will the same artists who contributed to propelling the genre to international recognition possibly be its downfall? Thulz (real name Thulani Dandala) opened up about his frustrating experiences working with Amapiano acts in an X post, highlighting chronic lateness, mismanagement, and a general disregard for professionalism. “After almost 12 years in…

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Star South Africa (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2025-03-14

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