Uncle Waffles News & Updates

Uncle Waffles wanted to be more than a DJ. Now she’s proving she is

I’m known as an artist now,” Waffles told CNN during a recent stop in Atlanta. “People really ...

Sep 23, 2026 • CNN

5 Of Uncle Waffles’ Best Tracks, Ranked

Uncle Waffles is one of the biggest stars in amapiano, with songs like "Tanzania" and "Wadibusa" ear...

Jun 06, 2024 • Yahoo

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

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

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

Uncle Waffles Announces First Stops Of Her Headlining World Tour

Global sensation and multi-platinum DJ-producer Uncle Waffles is back and bigger than ever! The crow...

May 29, 2025 • globalgrind

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 • MSN

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

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 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 04, 2024 • Rolling Stone

Drake’s shoutout to Uncle Waffles proves SA has no idea what a co-sign is

Social media sensation Uncle Waffles got a shoutout from Canadian rap and pop superstar Drake. Every...

Apr 19, 2022 • News24

REVIEW: Uncle Waffles provides Solace as amapiano takes strides towards the realm of pop

On Friday, 11 August 2023, the world was treated to the sophomore release by Uncle Waffles. The seve...

Aug 15, 2023 • News24

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

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 23, 2026 • GQ South Africa

Uncle Waffles allegedly says no to R500K from Nigerian man

Uncle Waffles turns down a R500K offer from a Nigerian man, shocking MacG and Sol Phenduka. The grip...

Aug 25, 2026 • Briefly on MSN

Uncle Waffles' stunning simsuit photoshoot sparks debate among Mzansi fans

Uncle Waffles' latest swim suit photoshoot sparks mixed reactions, with fans praising her bold look ...

Aug 17, 2026 • Briefly 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

Uncle Waffles performs in 22 countries in a month

MBABANE – Amapiano Superstar DJ Uncle Waffles has performed in 22 countries in just over a month a...

Jul 27, 2026 • Times Of Swaziland

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 16, 2025 • Independent Online

Björk, Uncle Waffles, Skepta & More to Play Apple Music NYE Livestream Events

A crew of heavy hitters will be ringing in the new year on Apple Music, with Icelandic legend Björk...

Dec 18, 2024 • MSN

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

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

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

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

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