South African sensation Uncle Waffles has once again shattered glass ceilings, making history as the first black woman to headline a show at the iconic Brooklyn Mirage in New York. This achievement is not only a personal milestone but also a monumental moment for the amapiano genre, as she became the first amapiano artist to perform at the celebrated venue.
The night was a celebration of African excellence and the global rise of amapiano, with Uncle Waffles delivering an unforgettable performance that resonated deeply with fans and music lovers. Following the successful event, she took to Instagram to express her gratitude and reflect on the significance of the moment.
“The first black woman to headline Brooklyn Mirage. The first Piano artist and many more to come! What do I even say? So much to share, thank you, New York, for helping me create history despite the weather. I cannot express how grateful I am. Thank you Amazon Music for helping me share this in the world! To the @brooklynmirage thank you for being so amazing and choosing me! To the dancers, my team, thank you for riding so hard for this dream! Thank you guys so much,” Uncle Waffles wrote.
This groundbreaking achievement follows closely on the heels of another historic moment for Uncle Waffles. Earlier in July, she became the first DJ to headline and perform on the main stage at Wireless Fest, where she proudly represented amapiano. Reflecting on this accomplishment, she shared on Instagram, “Only DJ headliner & first DJ to play main stage in 8 years. Only amapiano act too. I know there are soooo many more to come! Thank you @wirelessfest baaaeeeeeee omggggggggg So much to shareeeeeeeeeee AMAPIANO TO THE WORLD!”
As she continues to push boundaries, the world can expect even more history-making moments from this remarkable artist.
