DJ Vote 2026

Award-winning, Zimbabwean-born DJ and pioneer, highly respected for landmark sets at Ministry of Sound and the Boiler Room. A trailblazer who helped establish amapiano in the UK cl…

London-based artist and DJ who blends amapiano with UK sounds. Known for infectious energy and festival-ready sets that get any crowd moving. A key figure in the UK amapiano scene.

London-based Kenyan DJ and host of the This Is Africa show on BBC Radio 1Xtra. Traveled to South Africa for the landmark 'This Is Amapiano' documentary and is one of the most promi…

Prominent UK DJ known for bridging Afrobeats, UK rap and Amapiano through high-energy club events. His ability to seamlessly blend these genres makes him one of London's most in-de…

Popular UK-based event series and DJ collective that regularly hosts packed parties across the country. 'Dankie' meaning thank you in Afrikaans and Zulu — the collective gives than…

Leading UK Amapiano DJ featured in the BBC 1Xtra 'This Is Amapiano' documentary. 'Women are shutting down the scene right now! Women in all genres are excelling. I feel like women …

London-based production and DJ duo heavily featured on Rinse FM, weaving together Gqom, Afro House and Amapiano into a signature sound. Their releases and radio work have been inst…

South London-born international DJ who found her happy place in the club. Rising to prominence during lockdown in Ghana, she gained residencies, supported Wizkid, received a co-sig…

Nigerian-British artist who incorporates amapiano elements into her UK sound, creating a unique Afrobeats-piano fusion that resonates with both African and British audiences.

UK music collective who incorporate amapiano vibes into their energetic performances. Known for massive crowd energy and an ability to translate African club culture for British au…

Nigerian-British selector based in Manchester. Mixes Afrobeats transitions with amapiano drops to devastating effect.

BBC 1Xtra DJ who co-presented the 'This Is Amapiano' documentary, bringing the story of the genre to millions of UK listeners and helping to establish amapiano's presence in Britis…

UK DJ and MC who has championed amapiano on radio and club nights, bridging the gap between UK rap and South African piano culture.

Ghana-born, UK-raised artist bridging Afrobeats, amapiano and UK sounds with infectious dancefloor anthems. Represents the pan-African generation shaping British music.

UK producer who has incorporated amapiano production techniques into mainstream UK music, demonstrating the genre's versatility and crossover potential in the British market.