The countdown to Scorpion Kings Live at FNB Stadium is entering its final stretch, with Bontle Modiselle, Robot Boii and Baba Mthethwa announced as the voices who will guide more than 70,000 fans through the historic Amapiano spectacle.
Taking place on Saturday, 19 September 2026, the stadium show will see DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small take on their biggest stage yet as the Scorpion Kings.
Bontle Modiselle and Robot Boii Named Official Hosts
Dance and entertainment favourites Bontle Modiselle and Robot Boii have been confirmed as the official hosts for the massive FNB Stadium experience.
Modiselle brings years of experience across dance, television, music and live entertainment, and is expected to bring her trademark stage presence to the event as she guides audiences through the day’s programme.
Robot Boii, meanwhile, has established himself as one of the most recognisable personalities within contemporary South African dance and youth culture. His high-energy approach and connection with music audiences will see him play a key role in keeping the stadium atmosphere alive throughout the day.
Together, the pair will connect the different elements of the event while building anticipation towards DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small’s headline performance.
Baba Mthethwa Steps In as Chief Commentator
Adding another distinctive voice to the occasion will be veteran sports broadcaster Baba Mthethwa, who has been appointed the official Chief Commentator for Scorpion Kings Live.
Known for his energetic delivery, humour and ability to connect with audiences through language and culture, Mthethwa brings his broadcasting experience to a different kind of stadium occasion.
His appointment further reinforces the scale of the production, which is positioning the concert as more than a conventional music show.
More Than Just a Concert
Fans attending Scorpion Kings Live will have access to food and refreshments, merchandise, entertainment, brand activations and transport options throughout the day.
The event is supported by SABC 1, Sprite, RocoMamas, Castle Lite, VEEV, Gautrain, SAMPRA, GalxBoy, McCafé, Red Bull, the Gauteng Provincial Government, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and Cabs Car Hire.
With Bontle Modiselle and Robot Boii leading proceedings and Baba Mthethwa providing commentary, organisers are aiming to create a full-day stadium entertainment experience around the main performance.
A Landmark Moment for Amapiano
Beyond the spectacle, Scorpion Kings Live represents another milestone in the growth of Amapiano.
The sound that emerged from South African townships and dancefloors has developed into an international movement, with artists and DJs taking the genre to audiences around the world.
The sight of DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small commanding FNB Stadium represents the scale Amapiano has reached and the audience the culture surrounding it has built.
More Than 70,000 Fans Expected at FNB Stadium
More than 70,000 fans are expected to descend on FNB Stadium on 19 September as the Scorpion Kings take centre stage.
With Bontle Modiselle, Robot Boii and Baba Mthethwa now confirmed as part of the experience, the final pieces are falling into place for one of the biggest South African music events of the year.
