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• Kohen Jaycee described Amapiano as a worldwide movement that has taken over both Africa and international music scenes.
• He praised artists such as Black Coffee and Kabza De Small for benefiting from the genre’s global rise.
• Kohen Jaycee said he can still draw inspiration from Amapiano without abandoning his originality or simply following trends.

Ugandan singer Kohen Jaycee has weighed in on the ongoing Amapiano conversation, describing the genre as a powerful movement that has gone beyond Africa to dominate the global music scene.

Speaking during an appearance on the NRG Ignition show hosted by Mr. Henrie, Kohen Jaycee explained that Amapiano should not only be viewed as a music genre but also as a cultural wave that has created opportunities for African artists and entertainers across the world.

“You have to look at Amapiano two ways. It’s a movement that has not just taken over Africa, but the whole world,” he said.

The singer acknowledged that while some artists may feel sidelined by the genre’s rapid rise, the success of Amapiano is still something worth celebrating and embracing because of the doors it has opened for African talent internationally.

Kohen Jaycee pointed out that stars such as Black Coffee and Kabza De Small are among the entertainers benefiting from the global popularity of the sound.

According to him, the success these artists are experiencing is not because they only recently became talented, but because this is simply their moment to shine on the international stage.

“Black Coffee has residences in Ibiza all year round because of Amapiano,” he explained.

Despite appreciating the genre’s impact, Kohen Jaycee clarified that he does not feel pressured to jump onto the Amapiano trend just for relevance. Instead, he believes inspiration can come from different movements and experiences without necessarily abandoning one’s originality.

He explained that while he may draw inspiration from Amapiano and other sounds around him, it does not mean he is chasing trends, since his creativity is rooted in both his personal experiences and the environment around him.