
Amapiano Award-winning act sounds emerge in “Nakupenda” by TxC, Davido, Shoday & Scotts Maphuma ft. Zlatan & Al Xapo, pushing the boundaries of amapiano with creative flair and musical depth.
Production on “Nakupenda” encapsulates authentic Amapiano magic, blending groovy log drum patterns, layered synths, and lush percussive arrangements.
The track builds around a catchy, bilingual chorus–marrying Swahili, Yoruba, and English–creating a pan-African musical conversation.
TxC’s curatorial mastery is evident in the tight arrangement, giving each collaborator space to imprint their unique style, while the mixing hints at high-caliber studio standards current in South Africa and Nigeria’s top-tier studios.
Davido’s crisp harmonies drive the hook, Shoday’s emotive delivery glides over Maphuma’s resonant ad-libs, and Zlatan’s feature injects streetwise bravado that’s become a mainstay in contemporary Naija pop.
“Nakupenda,” translating to “I love you” in Swahili, resonates beyond dancefloors, symbolizing unity and cultural exchange between Nigeria and South Africa.
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