'This Is Amapiano' (Documentary) : DIRECTOR'S CUT BBC Africa

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    From the streets of South Africa to dance floors around the world, Amapiano is one of the fastest growing new music genres. A new documentary ‘This is Amapiano' tells the story of the genre to date, including the crucial role that viral dance challenges on Tik Tok have played in its global spread. #Amapiano generated over one billion views (1,6bn) on Tik Tok in 2021, with global streams on Spotify’s AmaPiano spotlight playlist increasing by 116%. Kutloano Nhlapo AKA DJ Da Kruk is a South African DJ, Producer & Presenter who has been pushing Amapiano on his radio show since the early days and spoke to the most important DJs, artists and producers in the scene. IN MEMORY Khanya Hadebe AKA The Voice Sakhile Hlatshwayo AKA Killer Kau Thando Khunjwa AKA TD Thando Sibisi AKA DJ Tot Mongezi Stuurman AKA Mpura PRESENTER Kutloano Nhlapo PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Izzy Fleming PRODUCTION MANAGER Kate Moore SOUND MIX 5a Studios GRADE Priory Post SOUTH AFRICA CAMERA CREW Barnaby Mitchell Nigel Stöckl LONDON CAMERA CREW Nyasha Michelle Sam Adigun Ade Cebo Luthuli SOUND RECORDIST David Seapose PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Elphas Kgatle LOCATION ASSISTANT Fanele Simelane DRIVER David Mamorobela TRANSLATOR Mathiba Molefe RESEARCHER Mbali Ndhlovu GRAPHIC DESIGN Tuscani Walsh MUSIC RIGHTS EXECUTIVES Maddie Hennessy Danny Neale WITH THANKS TO Afro Nation Portugal Amafest Front / Back Accra Getty Images Heavens Digital House Of Yanos Dubai Lawk Communications Makubenjalo Diepkloof Motion Array Pianofest Nairobi Seriti Films Soweto’s Finest Dance Studio Tales of the Cool The Balcony Mix Africa Tik Tok Africa MUSIC Adiwele (2021) - Young Stunna ft. Kabza de Small All of This (2021) – Jorja Smith, GuiltyBeatz Ama Number Ayi '10 (2021) - Cassper Nyovest ft. LuuDadeejay, Kammu Dee, Abidoza Banyana (2021) DJ Maphorisa, Tyler ICU ft. Daliwonga, Sir Trill Champion Sound (2021) - Davido, Focalistic Dakiwe (2020) DBN Gogo, Lady Du ft. Mr JazziQ, Seekay, Busta 929 Dipatje Tsa Felo (2021) - Felo Le Tee & Myztro ft. Daliwonga Ghost (2022) Kamo Mphela ft. Felo Le Tee iPiano (2021) - Kamo Mphela, Sha Sha ft. Felo le Tee Jabula (2020) - Daliwonga ft. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa & Mkeys John Vuli Gate (2020) - Mapara A Jazz ft. Colano, Ntosh Gazi Ke Star (2020) - Focalistic ft. Davido, Vigro Deep Khuza Gogo (2021) – DBN Gogo, MasterBlaq, Blaqnick ft. Ama Avenger, Mpura, M.J. Kwela Swing Time - A.G Magwaza Ngwana Mani (2021) Felo Le Tee Superman (2020) DJ Stokie ft. Kabza De Small, Masterpiece YVK, Madumane Umshini (2021) Dlala Regal ft. Scotts Wena (2020) Dj Stokie ft. Nia Pearl, Bongza & MDU aka TRP Yaba Buluku (2021) - DJ Tarico, Burna Boy 66 (2021) - Felo Le Tee & Myztro DIRECTOR Marcel Lawson FILM EDITORS Marcel Lawson Mads Nybo Jorgensen PRODUCER Kevyah Cardoso PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE Nayantara Gauba SPECIAL THANKS Princess Abumere EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Faron Mackenzie Jameisha Prescod Joe Harland Marko Zoric Miriam Quansah Vara Szajkowski #amapiano #amapiano2022 #bbcafrica Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/