“Banike (Don Julio)” pulls South African Amapiano together with Nigerian Afrobeats on a new single led by Kya Lami and De Confident DJ. Thembiie Dee and Mr Eazi also appear on the record. The result is a cross-border affair worth paying attention to.
Lively log drums carry the production, while upbeat dance rhythms keep things moving. There is also room for smooth Afrobeats-influenced vocals on top. So the party-ready sound never buries the singing.
For Mr Eazi, this is another step into Amapiano territory. He previewed the song before release, and jokingly credited Kya Lami for bringing him into the wave. Also on the track, De Confident DJ and Thembiie Dee represent the South African side of the lineup. The pairing puts three South African acts beside the Nigerian singer and emPawa Africa founder.
Radio helped push the record early. NRG Radio Kenya’s Breakfast Club hosted the world premiere, and We Plug Music’s plugging campaign is supporting it across African stations. Such a rollout helps introduce the collaboration to a wider audience.
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