What began as a local banger has turned into a global phenomenon. The Amapiano anthem ‘Biri Marung’, has continued to rewrite the rules of international success. Today, ‘Biri Marung’ enters its next chapter with the release of the highly anticipated remix featuring Multi-Grammy nominated Afrobeats megastar Davido.
With 33 million all-time streams, a dominant 8-week reign at No.1 on the BMAT Chart, and 25 consecutive weeks in the Top 30, this groundbreaking single has become an international cultural moment, fuelled by fans, creators, and the unstoppable rise of Amapiano. On TikTok alone, the track has inspired over 4.2 million creations and racked up a staggering 5.6 billion views, making it one of the most viral Amapiano records. With 2.7 million Shazams, it’s clear that the world wasn’t just dancing to the music; they were actively searching for it.
“The reception from the world has been incredible,” says Ego Slimflow. “Sometimes we doubt how powerful music really is, but this journey has been a blessing and a constant reminder of its impact.”
In addition to the supercharged line-up of South African undeniable amapiano talents, Davido’s feature promises to set the stage to further elevate the song to even greater heights, representing a fresh evolution of the beloved track that has already resonated across continents. “We were in Nigeria last year sometime and Biri Marung had just dropped, since the reception of the song was so big, I thought it would be great for Ego Slimflow and Mr Pilato to come with me to perform the song on that side. While we were there it dawned on me to make a remix with Davido.” DJ Maphorisa speaks on how the collaboration came to life.
Biri Marung Remix brings a fresh instrumental without losing its original essence. “We wanted it to speak to a wider market while maintaining the core vibe. The goal was to blend amapiano and afrobeats, sounds that represent South Africa and Nigeria and create something all of Africa can vibe to.”
As Amapiano continues to rise globally, collaborations like this one are playing a critical role in shaping its global footprint. “Amapiano is still a baby and as time goes by collaboration will lead to the growth of the sound globally. Afrobeats have been around and keep growing. The genre has reached a level where Amapiano hasn’t yet. We love this sound and if afro beat artist embraces it and want to endorse the sound it really pivots us in the right direction to showcase Africa’s versatile sound.”