Pie Radio to host amapiano event series throughout England

Manchester's Pie Radio is starting an event series to showcase talent from the amapiano and afrobeats scenes.

The youth-led radio station has currently lined up shows in Manchester, Birmingham and London.

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Starting off the series of events is DJ Maphorisa for his UK debut at London's Ministry of Sound. He will be supported by Uncle Waffles, Larizzle and Neptizzle.

The following weekend Davido (pictured) will be playing on two dates at Birmingham's Forum (March 11) and Manchester's O2 Victoria Warehouse (March 12). Davido will be supported by DJ Maphorisa and Uncle Waffles.

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After this slew of events in March, there will be more amapiano parties in April taking place at Manchester's BEC Arena (April 1), The Mill in Birmingham (April 2) and London's Night Tales (April 3).

Larizzle, Lady Du, Boohle and Amaroto are all billed to play.

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For more information about Pie Radio and their shows and events, visit their Instagram here.

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Tickets for the March Ministry of Sound event can be purchased here.

Tickets for the Manchester and Birmingham March event can be purchased here.

Tickets for the April events can be purchased here.

Aneesa Ahmed is Mixmag's Digital Intern, follow her on Twitter