Thatohatsi Shares Lessons From Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa

• Thatohatsi is gearing up for Scorpion Kings Live at FNB Stadium, promising fans a lively performance packed with music and unforgettable moments
• The amapiano vocalist says Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa taught her valuable life lessons
• With social media at the centre of her music strategy, Thatohatsi says believing in her songs comes before getting fans to press play

Thatohatsi is ready to take her amapiano journey to another level when she joins the star-studded Scorpion Kings Live lineup at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.

Ready for a bigger show

In a report by Daily Sun The 22-year-old singer, whose real name is Thato Raphadi, has built momentum with tracks including Izospana, Ama hem hem and Injabulo.

Speaking to Daily Sun, she said she is thrilled to be part of an event of this magnitude and expects this year’s concert to surpass the previous edition.

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Thatohatsi believes the scale of the event is already evident from its growing promotional campaign.

Lessons beyond the music

Working alongside Kabza de Small and DJ Maphorisa has given the rising artist more than musical experience. She said the amapiano heavyweights helped her become more patient and develop a tougher attitude towards criticism.

Thatohatsi admitted that she can sometimes take social media comments personally, but their advice encouraged her to stop allowing online negativity to interfere with her career.

The duo also showed her the value of consistency, hard work and putting genuine time and passion into creating music for her audience.

Social media drives her strategy

The publication further highlighted that for Thatohatsi, social media remains one of the most effective ways to get her songs heard. Her approach begins with convincing herself that a song deserves attention before asking listeners to give it a chance.

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Now, she wants to turn that energy into a memorable Scorpion Kings Live performance. She hopes fans will sing along, dance and walk away with moments worth remembering.

With thousands expected at FNB Stadium, Thatohatsi has a major stage to prove just how far her rising career has come.

Thatohatsi and Sam Deep fuel dating rumours

Recently Briefly News reported that Amapiano DJ Sam Deep and singer Thatohatsi sparked dating rumours after a social media post on Monday, 20 July 2026, appeared to hint at a romantic connection between the frequent collaborators.

X blog page TheAudioLabSA drew attention to the post, suggesting the pair could be quietly going public with their relationship. Mzansi had mixed reactions, with some fans questioning whether romance and business should be kept separate.

Source: Briefly News