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Amapiano Meets Afrobeats: TXC, Davido & Zlatan Set to Release “Nakupenda”
South Africa’s buzzing Amapiano duo TXC are gearing up for one of their boldest cross-border moves yet, teaming up with Nigerian heavyweights Davido and Zlatan for a brand-new single titled Nakupenda, dropping this Friday, December 12, 2025.
The announcement spread across social media like wildfire, instantly pulling the attention of music lovers from Lagos to Johannesburg. With such a star-studded lineup, fans are already imagining the energy, the rhythm, and the cultural blend this collaboration promises.
This record gathers some of the most influential voices from both Nigeria and South Africa, further cementing the musical bridge that Afrobeats and Amapiano have been building over the years. Beyond TXC, Davido, and Zlatan, the song also features Scotts Maphuma, Shoday, and Al Xapo, making it one of the year’s most expansive and diverse collaborations.
Ahead of its release, TXC shared promotional artwork describing the project as “a TXC original film,” a hint that Nakupenda may come with a strong visual identity or cinematic storytelling. While the full creative direction is still under wraps, the title itself—Nakupenda, a Swahili expression for “I love you”—suggests a theme rooted in affection, celebration, and pure good vibes, all delivered over a fusion of Amapiano grooves and Afrobeats flair.
This collaboration adds another chapter to the growing wave of partnerships between Nigerian and South African artists—a movement helping push African music further onto the global stage. And with the combined firepower of TXC, Davido, and Zlatan, many listeners are already predicting Nakupenda will dominate clubs, parties, and festival playlists across the continent.
The single hits streaming platforms this Friday, and the anticipation is only getting louder.
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