Kabza De Small, the king of Amapiano, is taking his talent from the studio to the streets with the opening of his brand-new restaurant and nightclub, Piano Hub, in the heart of Soweto.
After months of construction delays, De Small took to Instagram to let Mzansi know that the spot is finally ready to open on Monday, September 23.
The grand launch had everyone talking as it drew some of the biggest names, including international superstar Busta Rhymes.
Local celebs and influencers came through to show love to his latest business move, but the buzz didn’t stop there.
Once people caught a glimpse of the Piano Hub’s menu, social media comments expressed shock over the steep prices.
Screenshots of the menu made the rounds online, with many users commenting on how pricey it is to dine at De Small’s new spot.
The chatter hasn’t stopped since, with some questioning whether the prices suit the Soweto crowd, while others feel the high-end experience justifies the cost.
@ChrisExcel102 took to X to write: “Kabza’s club is charging R80 for a dumpie of Corona 😭😭😭😭😭 Carry Pack is R509 😭😭”
Kabza’s club is charging R80 for a dumpie of Corona 😭😭😭😭😭
— ChrisExcel (@ChrisExcel102) September 23, 2024
Carry Pack is R509 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/VS9UJC1n7Z
X user @zinn_le wrote: “Kabza’s pricing is 3x the retail value. Aren’t there pricing regulations in place for clubs? Things have gone out of hand now.”
Kabza’s pricing is 3x the retail value. Aren’t there pricing regulations in place for clubs?
Things have gone out of hand now.
@Gilly95427603 wrote: “It’s a rip off … government must intervene and regulate this industries.”
It’s a rip off…government must intervene and regulate this industries
— Gilly (@Gilly95427603) September 23, 2024
“If you buy a case if corona from brewery, it is around R14 a dumpy. And you sell for R50. Damn ... 200 % profit. Just like that ...” @Zwelakhe764615 wrote.
If you buy a case if corona from brewery, it is around R14 a dumpy. And you sell for R50.
— Zwelakhe (@Zwelakhe764615) September 23, 2024
Damn...200 % profit. Just like that...
@Orkney_Said also wrote: “That's what extortion looks like. You can't be getting over 300% in profit on a product you don't produce.”
That's what extortion looks like. You can't be getting over 300% in profit on a product you don't produce
Some fans feel that De Small is setting up Piano Hub to be an exclusive experience that is not be accessible to all Sowetans.
Regardless of the price debate, the buzz around the opening has put Piano Hub on the map.