Davido Joins Betway Presents Scorpion Kings Live with Friends Lineup
The countdown to South Africa’s biggest music event of the year just got even more exciting. Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa have officially unveiled their final surprise guest for Betway Presents Scorpion Kings Live with Friends, in partnership with Metro FM and Converse, happening on Friday, 29 August 2025 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria.
After weeks of building anticipation with their Meet Our Friends series, the Scorpion Kings dropped a special fifth bonus episode to reveal none other than Davido, the multi-award-winning Afrobeats megastar. Known for his global hits and electrifying stage presence, Davido’s addition elevates the festival to a true continental moment.
“Davido is family. Having him with us makes this a truly continental moment. We’ve built this lineup to be history-making – and Davido is the perfect final piece.”
said DJ Maphorisa. Kabza De Small added
Honouring Caiphus Semenya
This year’s edition will also celebrate legendary South African composer and musician Caiphus Semenya, who will be honoured live at the show. Fans can expect a special tribute and a Scorpion Kings remix of one of his timeless classics, blending South Africa’s rich musical heritage with the pulse of modern Amapiano.
The Star-Studded Lineup
The main stage promises a genre-spanning celebration with performances from Ami Faku, Aymos, Bontle Smith, Cassper Nyovest, Daliwonga, Davido, 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, alongside the Scorpion Kings themselves.
To kick off the celebrations, the pre-show stage will feature an energetic lineup including 25K, Ba Bethe Ga Shoazen, Banques, Blxckie, Christos, DBN Gogo, Dihno, Dlala Thukzin, Venom, and Vinny Da Vinci – setting the tone for a full day of music.
A Historic Celebration of African Music
With Davido’s inclusion, a tribute to Caiphus Semenya, and a lineup of Africa’s most celebrated artists, Betway Presents Scorpion Kings Live with Friends is shaping up to be the biggest Amapiano and African music festival in South African history.
Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, 29 August 2025
📍 Venue: Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
🎟 Tickets: Available at Webtickets and Pick n Pay stores nationwide.
