Afro tech, also spelled Afro-tech or AfroTech,[1][2] is a sub-genre of house music which originates and is predominantly made in South Africa,[1][2][3] where it emerged in the late 2000s.[4] Afro tech is the union of Afro house,[4] techno,[5] and deep house.[6] It often includes a combination of modern electronic and techno sounds, lead by South African percussion and other various African instruments.[5][7] South African DJs and music producers who pioneered and popularized the genre globally include Black Coffee, Culoe De Song, Euphonik, Zakes Bantwini,[8] Shimza,[9] and Da Capo.[10][7]

Although the sub-genre has been perceptibly present for well more than a decade in 2015, Black Coffee received the Breakthrough of the Year award at the DJ Awards,[11] primarily due to his Afro tech song "We Dance Again" featuring Nakhane. His win highlighted the genre, increasing its popularity.[2][3][12] DJ Lag appears to be the first artist to have coined the "3 Step" phrase as per his 2018 song "3 Step Culo". Some of his work additionally showcases the sub-genre's fusion properties.[13][14][15]

In 2023, Spotify established the "AfroTech Now" playlist.[16] "iPlan" by Dlala Thukzin debuted at number 1 on Billboard South Africa songs,[17] and on The Official South African Charts,[18] also surpassed 2 millions streams,[19] and achieved double-platinum status in 2 weeks.[20][21]

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  19. ↑ Moloto, Phehello (11 October 2023). "Dlala Thukzin's 'iPlan' hits top spot on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music Charts". Zkhipani. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  20. ↑ Pasiya, Lutho (6 October 2023). "Dlala Thukzin is taking the music industry by storm". IOL.Sunday Tribune. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  21. ↑ Darangwa, Shangai (8 November 2023). "Song of the summer 'iPlan' goes double platinum, continues to top several charts". Independent Online. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
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