South Africa 🇿🇦: Amapiano Sensation Shakes (of Shakes & Les) Celebrates Milestone Birthday

 

South African DJ and Amapiano producer Kamogelo Shakoane, widely known as Shakesone half of the hitmaking duo Shakes & Les celebrated his birthday alongside fellow artists, industry peers, and fans across social media.

The hitmaker behind chart-topping Amapiano bangers like “Funk 99" and "Funk 55"received messages of appreciation from across the South African entertainment industry:

  Fellow DJs, creators, and collaborators—including vocalists LeeMcKrazy and major figures in the Amapiano circuit—shared birthday tributes, celebrating his influence on the genre's distinct log-drum soundscapes.

  Social media erupted with clips from his energetic live DJ sets, congratulating the producer on his milestone and praising his contribution to defining the current wave of South African dance music.

  The producer commemorated the day with an intimate gathering alongside close friends and team members before heading out for scheduled club appearances and weekend sets.

 A Stellar Year for Shakes & Les

The birthday celebration caps off a massive year for the duo:

 Shakes & Leshave cemented their status as international Amapiano heavyweights, consistently topping domestic streaming charts and touring major international venues.