Fashioning Modern Africanism

Polokwane, Limpopo -  The beat is set, the stage is ready, and the lineup is giving! Brace yourselves for a musical rollercoaster as Musa Keys, the Limpopo hometown hero, gears up to bring the heat with the inaugural Detty December festival. Musa Keys’ Detty December festival released its entire lineup for the inaugural edition of Detty December.     With a mix of traditional, local and national heavy weights, the festival is set to take place Wednesday, December 27th at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo, with an expected attendance of 40 000 music enthusiasts. Dubbed “Limpopo’s Biggest Homecoming Festival”, the lineup includes: Musa Keys, riding high on a wave of triumph after a sensational year, including a triumphant US tour, a certified gold single with Davido in multiple territories including the USA concluding with a Grammy nomination for the collaboration track “Unavailable”.  Speaking of the homecoming festival, Musa Keys, who has been craving to do something for h

Johannesburg, South Africa   – Having recently announced the return of the highly anticipated TRACE Fest last month, Trace confirmed its sensational artist lineup for the upcoming festival   that’s unlocked by Vodacom happening on Saturday, 2 December 2023. First held in 2018, this year's roster promises an electrifying experience, featuring a diverse array of top-tier talent from various genres. Music lovers can expect an unforgettable day filled with summer vibes and incredible performances. Music enthusiasts and entertainment aficionados, mark your calendars for Saturday, 2 December 2023, as TRACE Fest   is set to take the stage once again at Disoufeng in Soweto, South of Joburg. TRACE Fe st Unlocked by Vodacom ha s become an annual celebration of music, culture, and entertainment, featuring some of the biggest names in the industry, electrifying performances, and memorable moments. This year's event promises to be even more spectacular, with a lineup that will leave fans ea

To round off the star-studded #FriendsOfAmstelSA local line up, Amstel is proud to announce that Afrobeats superstars Omah Lay and Adekunle gold will be headlining this year’s 2-day Friends of Amstel premium lifestyle experience scheduled to take place on the 11 th  and 12 th  of November in Gauteng.   Stanley Omah Didia aka Omah Lay is a singer and producer who burst onto the music scene in 2020, dazzling audiences with his Afrofusion magic that masterfully weaves together hip-hop, R&B, pop, and the captivating rhythms of highlife. Omah Lay's debut album, “Boy Alone” hit the airwaves in June 2023, and he has since achieved worldwide acclaim thanks to his remarkable collaborations with global icons like Justin Bieber and Ozuna.    Also joining the Friends of Amstel two-day festival is award-winning musician Adekunle Gold, who brings his mesmerising blend of contemporary pop, folk, R&B and electronica, a fusion he calls “urban highlife”. As a singer, songwriter, and graphic

Friends of Amstel is back, featuring SA’s hottest acts, amazing up-and-coming talent, and surprise international acts. For the first time ever, the Friends of Amstel premium lifestyle experience will take place over 2-days on the 11 th  and 12 th  of November 2023 in an undisclosed location in Gauteng.   This year’s Friends of Amstel event line-up includes Uncle Waffles, Kelvin Momo, K.O, Scorpion Kings, Sjava, Focalistic and many more. To win tickets to this ultra-exclusive experience, consumers are encouraged to listen to the Friends of Amstel EP that features Nasty C, DJ Kent, Morda and DBN Gogo who have mentored and collaborated with 4 up-and-coming talents for the EP: Joda Kgosi, EyeRonik, MaxSA and Megamind Nova.     Stream the Friends of Amstel EP on  www.friendsofamstel.co.za Boipelo Malao, Amstel Marketing Manager says, “Friends of Amstel is more than an event – It’s a premium lifestyle experience that brings together some of the biggest acts in Africa to collaborate with the

  HEY NEIGHBOUR PHASE THREE LINE-UP CONFIRMED   Hey there, Neighbours! Get ready to celebrate the good times at the ultimate lifestyle experience Hey Neighbour. Heineken® has officially stepped in as the headline partner to elevate the highly anticipated Festival!   To celebrate its 150 th  birthday, Heineken has selected to share the festivities with everyone who is passionate about music, art, and culture. This forms part of the brand’s mission to spark connections and break down barriers which aligns with Hey Neighbour’s ethos of turning strangers into Neighbours. This dynamic partnership is all about synergy.   To amplify the festive season’s good times, Heineken® is taking the festival to Africa with a continentwide campaign that will make Hey Neighbour a household name across ten African markets. These locations include Mozambique, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, and Nigeria to name a few.   With Heineken as a trusted partner, Hey Neighbour will be a festival that the African continent ca

Following the success of the Scorpion Kings Summer Tours in Cape Town, Mbombela, East London and Kimberley last year, the tour continues in Bloemfontein, Polokwane, Durban, Johannesburg and will conclude in Rustenburg from February - April. In association with Amstel and MTV Base, the Scorpion Kings Summer Tour, hosted by industry giants Kabza da Small and DJ Maphorisa features live performances from some of the country’s hottest artists across various music genres including amapiano and hiphop including Daliwonga, Young Stunna, Visca, Felo Le Tee, Mas Musiq and many more. Kabza de small DJ Maphorisa Targeting all corners of the country, tickets for the Summer Tour are available at  Ticketpros.co.za  or any Ticket Pro outlet including any Super Spar or selected Jet, Edgars and CNA stores nationwide. Ticket prices starting from R150. SCORPION KINGS TOUR SCHEDULE Doors open at 6pm and show ends at *02h00.   Friday 25th February 2023 Bloemfontein   Rambler’s Club   Saturday 18th March 202

  SUPER DJ DUO TO HOST THEIR FIRST SERIES OF LIVE CONCERTS AND SHOW TICKETS ON SALE Pretoria, South Africa –  Following the postponement of Scorpion Kings LIVE in 2020, Glen 21 Entertainment today announced the new date happening this July at the Sun Arena in Pretoria.   With AMAPIANO having dominated the globe over the past 2 years, producer & songwriters DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small aka super DJ duo “Scorpion Kings” are ready to host their first live concert “Scorpion Kings Live”.   Partnering with one of SA’s leading promoter and event production agency, Glen21 Entertainment, the 3-hour long, first-of-its-kind curated show will take place on Friday 22 July 2022.   The show will feature live performances from a string of SA’s finest talented artists across different genres. These will be announced closer to the show date.      Limited tickets for the LIVE show go on sale this week at  Ticketpros.co.za  or any Ticketpro outlet including any Super Spar or selected Jet, Edgars

A star-loaded line-up will celebrate the magic of making dreams possible   when   the 2021 Standard Bank Jazz Festival   presents a fresh way of   Bringing the Jazz Closer during the  Virtual National Arts Festival, Online. This year, Grammy award winning  Richard  Bona  and 8 times nominated  Gerald Albright,  along with   Mzansi’s own  Marcus Wyatt,   Nduduzo Makhathini ,  Lira  and  Judith Sephuma, Sisonke Xonti  and  Bokani Dyer  are  poised to overcome limitations occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic with a selection of specially selected jazz  performances during the  National Arts Festival Online  from the  8th – 31 st   July 2021.   Grooving into its 34th year, the  2021 Standard Bank Jazz Festival  will take place Online. The programme will bring friends, family and fans together for a uniquely global jamboree - connecting audiences joining the fun from their digital device of choice. MAIN PROGRAMME AND LINE-UP The 2021 Standard Bank Festival  presents a headline performance by