"Bro Wants Nothing But Amapiano": Afrikaner Asks for Amapiano While Riding in a Taxi

• An Afrikaner gentleman riding in a taxi with mostly black passengers surprised everyone when he loudly requested the driver to play amapiano music instead of staying quiet
• The moment he said "amapiano" in what appeared to be an African language, fellow passengers burst into laughter at the unexpected cultural crossover in the quiet vehicle
• The viral video perfectly captures South Africa's diverse culture, where people of different backgrounds share a common love for the country's popular music genres

A heartwarming video shared by a content creator in early June has captured the beautiful diversity of South African culture in the most unexpected setting. The clip shows an Afrikaner gentleman making a simple music request that had an entire taxi full of passengers in stitches.

The scene that was shared on the Facebook page @BassCatalogue unfolds in a typical taxi filled with passengers, mostly black commuters, with one white Afrikaner gentleman sitting at the back.

The atmosphere in the vehicle is notably quiet when the Afrikaner gentleman decides to break the silence by calling out to the taxi driver, asking if he could please turn on the radio. Initially, his fellow passengers don't pay much attention to what seems like a regular request from another commuter wanting some background entertainment during the journey.

However, the mood completely changes when the gentleman specifically requests "amapiano." The moment this word leaves his mouth, the entire taxi erupts in laughter and amazement. Passengers are surprised and delighted to hear the Afrikaner gentleman requesting music that isn't English or Afrikaans.

Amapiano goes beyond cultural boundaries

The reaction from fellow passengers highlights just how powerful music can be in bringing people together across cultural and linguistic lines. The Amapiano music, which means "the pianos" in Zulu, has become much more than just a music genre in South Africa; it's a cultural phenomenon that unites people regardless of their background.

What makes this taxi moment so special is how it shows amapiano's universal appeal. The music has grown from underground township sounds to a global phenomenon, spreading through social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where dance challenges helped it reach international audiences.

Watch the Facebook reel below:

Mzansi celebrates cultural unity

The video attracted many comments from South Africans who found humour and pride in the cultural moment unfolding in the taxi.

@Maryjane Hlabioa Thavhiwa celebrated the linguistic diversity:

"3 languages in one sentence 😂😂That's South African for you, and I also do this 😭"

@Bafana Mtimande made a political reference:

"Donald Trump, this one forget... He's not going anywhere, we already have a house ready for him 😂🔥"

@Dominic Keys Gatezwa highlighted unity:

"South Africa, 1 people of different colour."

@Portia Keneilwe Mtshali twice commented about recent emigrants:

"Those who went to America are judging him🤣🤣🤣"

@Thabo Jansen Jr. expressed national pride:

"If you are not South African, obviously you are depressed 🤞🤞"

3 other stories about amapiano

• Briefly News recently reported on a Xhosa woman who secretly recorded her Afrikaner husband dancing to amapiano for over a year, but what she discovered about his moves will surprise you.
• A white man's amapiano dance performance with a black woman at a groove went viral for all the right reasons, but social media users had mixed reactions to his technique.
• Amapiano star Scotts Maphuma was reportedly arrested in Mozambique, where he was supposed to perform, but the circumstances surrounding his detention remain unclear.

Source: Briefly News