Uncle Waffles News & Updates

Uncle Waffles and Kelvin Momo's Drake link-up has fans buzzing

Uncle Waffles and Kelvin Momo represented South Africa at Drake's exclusive NOCTA Manor event, marki...

Jul 23, 2026 • Briefly on MSN

Uncle Waffles And 4 Other Amapiano Artists To Know

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Uncle Waffles has had a meteor...

Jun 06, 2024 • Yahoo

Uncle Waffles Reveals The One Goal That Still Scares Her After Making Amapiano History

Uncle Waffles might be one of the most recognizable names in global dance music right now, but when ...

Sep 23, 2025 • Essence

Crowd unfazed? Uncle Waffles' energetic performance sparks online mockery

Uncle Waffles' viral dance performance leaves Mzansi unimpressed, with viewers mocking her exaggerat...

Jul 20, 2026 • Briefly on MSN

5 Of Uncle Waffles’ Best Tracks, Ranked

Uncle Waffles is one of the biggest stars in amapiano, with songs like “Tanzania” and “Wadibus...

Jun 06, 2024 • Yahoo

Uncle Waffles Releases Surprise EP ‘4 Da Ho’s’

Amapiano sensation Uncle Waffles has capped off her remarkable 2024 with the release of her surprise...

Dec 06, 2024 • The Source Magazine

Uncle Waffles Deliver New Single “Echoes,” Announces ‘Solace’ EP Release Date

International DJ-producer Uncle Waffles has graced us with her latest single, “Echoes,” giving u...

Aug 05, 2023 • The Source Magazine

Meet Uncle Waffles, the Artist Bringing the South African Amapiano Genre to Coachella

Following a six-date U.S. tour last fall, the DJ will become the first amapiano act to perform at th...

Mar 31, 2023 • Billboard

Adidas Taps Uncle Waffles to Join ‘Superstar: The Original’ Campaign Celebrating the Brand’s Famous Sneaker

Adidas has partnered with Swazi DJ and record producer Uncle Waffles. The multiplatinum South Africa...

Aug 11, 2025 • Women's Wear Daily

Uncle Waffles Amplifies Amapiano at Coachella, Shares her Thoughts on Tyla & More | Billboard News

Uncle Waffles is excited to take part in the spread of amapiano music in the U.S., and her Coachella...

Apr 15, 2025 • Billboard

Are Tyla and Uncle Waffles teaming up after the viral 'Zenzele' dance?

Grammy-winner Tyla celebrated her successful Coachella performance by showcasing her dance moves to ...

Apr 14, 2025 • MSN

Asake Announces ‘In God We Trust’ Tour With Uncle Waffles (EXCLUSIVE)

Asake is gearing up to hit the road again: The Nigerian superstar has announced dates for his “In ...

May 26, 2026 • Variety

Inside Amapiano Sensation Uncle Waffles’ Vibrant Headlining Debut

When Uncle Waffles left her Manhattan hotel for her first headlining show in Brooklyn, her fiery red...

Nov 04, 2023 • Rolling Stone

Uncle Waffles Says ‘Putting Amapiano on the Map’ Is Her ‘Main Priority’

Uncle Waffles is taking DJing to another level, coming out from behind the decks to groove with her ...

Feb 03, 2024 • Rolling Stone

How Uncle Waffles built 4 Da Streets, the Amapiano EP you’ll have on repeat

Amapiano has come on in leaps and bounds since its birth in the mid-2010s. Like any music genre befo...

May 22, 2026 • GQ South Africa

Meet Uncle Waffles, The Princess of Amapiano

Before she became a world-renowned South African DJ, Uncle Waffles was just a teenager going by the ...

Sep 29, 2023 • The Root

Uncle Waffles on finding stardom - 'My entire existence is because of freedom’

We caught up with Uncle Waffles following her electric performance on the eve of South Africa's Free...

Apr 26, 2022 • News24

Asake Announces ‘In God We Trust' Tour Dates With Uncle Waffles

Asake is gearing up to hit the road again: The Nigerian superstar has announced dates for his "In Go...

May 26, 2026 • Variety on MSN

Uncle Waffles: “When a stage requires me to go big, I always think ‘how big can I go?’”

Her music finds ways to unlock an electric ancestral energy that transcends languages you don’t sp...

Apr 18, 2024 • Mixmag

Kenyan DJ Jack Rooster bags high-profile Italy show with Amapiano sensation Uncle Waffles

Kenyan DJ Jack Rooster is set to open for Amapiano star Uncle Waffles at Milan's JustMe Club. A land...

Jun 18, 2026 • Tuko News on MSN

Uncle Waffles’ full-circle homecoming

Now, years after her meteoric rise changed the face of AmaPiano globally, the internationally celebr...

May 23, 2026 • Times Of Swaziland

Uncle Waffles Takes Over Club NOTO

The room pulsed with the beat as bass from the speakers reverberated off the walls. At Club NOTO on ...

Sep 20, 2025 • Houston Press

I fought to show it's possible - Uncle Waffles

Uncle Waffles at some point, took to the front of the stage, joining her dancers to show off "Zep ze...

May 29, 2026 • Times Of Swaziland

Uncle Waffles Announces New Joint EP ‘4 Da Streets’

International star Uncle Waffles has officially announced her forthcoming EP, 4 Da Streets, set for ...

May 01, 2026 • The Source Magazine

'Extremely disappointed': Uncle Waffles calls out poor management of chaotic Amapiano event in Kenya

Uncle Waffles said she was 'extremely disappointed' at how an Amapiano event in Kenya was organised ...

Dec 02, 2024 • News24

Uncle Waffles Lights Up Soweto Derby With Electrifying Performance

Amapiano DJ/producer Uncle Waffles added some star power to Sunday's Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium...

Apr 28, 2026 • Soccer Laduma

'Really cool' Uncle Waffles receives praise from Kelly Rowland

Kingdom of Eswatini-born DJ Uncle Waffles is the talk of the town after receiving praise from intern...

May 22, 2023 • News24

Uncle Waffles won't back down: DJ claps back at PCee's Amapiano exploitation claims

Popular South African DJ Uncle Waffles has spoken out after being involved in claims that Amapiano a...

Apr 17, 2025 • Independent Online

Uncle Waffles, Elaine, Nomfundo Moh and Nanette are being celebrated by streaming giant this Women’s Month

In celebration of Women’s Month, four SA female music artists are being honoured by Apple Music. I...

Aug 02, 2024 • Independent Online