Video: Amapiano Star DJ Maphorisa Sets the Stage on Fire at Zimfest

• South African Amapiano music producer DJ Maphorisa recently made headlines on social media with his recent performance
• The star had the crowd moving and vibing to his set at the Zimfest 2025 on Saturday, 26 July
• Many netizens flooded the comment section with their reactions to Madumoney's recent performance

Once again, DJ Maphorisa didn't disappoint as he recently had many fans impressed with his performance on social media.

On Sunday, 27 July 2025, the Amapiano king, who showed off his gold grills in June 2025, shared a video of his performance at the 2025 Zimfest that took place at the Hertfordshire Showground, UK.

In the video, Madumoney is seen interacting with the crowd, which was already vibing to his set.

Watch the video below:

What is the Zimfest?

Zimfest Live has evolved from modest origins into one of Africa’s most anticipated festivals on the global calendar. Beginning in 2001 in a field behind Wandsworth Prison in south-west London, it has expanded internationally to locations like Cape Town, Perth, Brisbane, and Oslo.

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Currently managed by Redcliff Management, the festival offers a premier showcase of Zimbabwe’s rich artistic and culinary traditions, making it arguably the largest celebration of Zimbabwean culture outside the homeland.

Netizens react to DJ Maphorisa's performance

Many netizens flooded the comment section with their reactions to Madumoney's latest performance at the Zimfest. Here's what they had to say:

kcatherine14 wrote:

"Zimbabweans have ubuntu. Such happy souls."

trexmahwanda commented:

"So, this proves something wrong with Murumba. No problem with Zimbabweans."

tembi1981 responded:

"Like, honestly, I was disappointed that only one Ndebele singer. No Khalanga singers. Struggling just to get water to drink. Water to wash hands by the toilets ran out. The food was excellent. Next time, please mix singers because Zimbabwe has a lot of singers, not only Shona singers."

housewarminguk replied:

"A time was had. Amazing set."

Who is DJ Maphorisa?

Briefly News reported that DJ Maphorisa is one of South Africa's most beloved DJs. He is no stranger to controversy, as some musicians have accused him of taking advantage of their talents.

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DJ Maphorisa has also defended his astronomical booking fee after it caused a buzz on the socials. The DJ is also well-known for working well with fellow Amapiano musician Kabza De Small.

They are known as the Scorpion Kings and often make music that their fans rave about. Fans were worried that the Scorpion Kings broke up after noticing that DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small unfollowed each other on social media. DJ Maphorisa debunked the rumours that the pair were not together anymore in a video that cracked up fans.

DJ Maphorisa claps back at trolls, shows off Louis Vuitton outfit

Briefly News previously reported that DJ Maphorisa is not interested in entertaining naysayers about his preferences for spending his money on designer clothing. Amapiano DJ and music producer DJ Maphorisa wore a denim Louis Vuitton outfit with a white T-shirt, bucket hat, and sneakers.

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His outfit might have garnered him praise online, but a huge number of people are against it. His caption suggested that he was mocking those who have something negative to say about his fashion choices.

Source: Briefly News