Davido joins Scorpion Kings concert in Pretoria

The announcement was made by amapiano producers Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa in the final instalment of their Meet Our Friends series. Davido will perform alongside the Scorpion Kings and a large roster of African artists.

“Davido is family. Having him with us makes this a truly continental moment,” DJ Maphorisa said.

Kabza De Small added: “We’ve built this line-up to be history-making – and Davido is the perfect final piece.”

The concert will also pay tribute to veteran South African composer Caiphus Semenya, who will be honoured live on stage. Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa are expected to perform a remix of one of Semenya’s well-known songs.

The main stage will feature a wide range of performers, including Ami Faku, Aymos, Bontle Smith, Cassper Nyovest, Daliwonga, Focalistic, Kamo Mphela, Kwesta, Mafikizolo, Mawhoo, Mlindo The Vocalist, Msaki, Mthunzi, Njelic, Nkosazana Daughter, Nokwazi, Oskido, Phila Dlozi, Ricky Lenyora, Sizwe Alakine, Sjava, Thatohatsi, Tracy, Uhuru, Umthakathi Kush, Uncool MC and Young Stunna.

A pre-show stage will also run earlier in the day, featuring 25K, Ba Bethe Ga Shoazen, Banques, Blxckie, Christos, DBN Gogo, Dihno, Dlala Thukzin, Venom and Vinny Da Vinci.

The event is organised in partnership with Metro FM and Converse. Tickets are available through Webtickets and Pick n Pay outlets nationwide.