This time around the annual SXSW is set to see performance of over 30 African artistes sharing the same stage in Austin, Texas as presented by Digiwazz and Bavent Street Live with media partner OkayAfrica.
The music festival which will held in Austin, Texas will see the 35 artistes performing from 14th March to 16th March 2018 at Texas Bankers Association in Austin, Texas.
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“The global embracing of African artists and love for the music and musicians out of Africa has been on an uptick the last few years… Notably, over the last four years, the representation of African artists at the renowned SXSW music festival has experienced tremendous growth, thanks to Digiwaxx Media, and W+R Projects who have continually produced showcases featuring African artists. To continue this momentum, Bavent Street Live has partnered with Digiwaxx Media, OkayAfrica, and Soundcity to offer an unprecedented experience—Africa To The World, a 3 day showcase featuring over 35 talented African musicians, representing 8 African countries, and covering various genres of music including reggae, hip-hop, RnB, and kwaito. Not all music out of Africa is “afrobeats” and indeed this showcase is a true cross section of what Africa’s music is about.” said the CEO of Bavent Street Live, Hakeem Condotti.
The music festival -which will have Sound City, Black Medley Entertainment as media partners and powered by Dark Continet Sounnd- will see the most demanded African artistes feature on the coveted annual festival.
Nadia Nakai, Cassper Nyovest, Adekunle Gold, Anatii, Simi, Aramide, Bebe Cool, Blinky Bill, Efya, El, Falz, Irene Ntale, Jojo Abot, Kagwe Mungai, Victoria Kimani, Khaligraph Jones, King Kaka, Kofi Black, Mayorkun, Mr Eazi, Naiboi, Omawumi, Phy, Salma Sky, Samini, Sauti Sol, Seyi Shay, Stanley Enow, Tribal, Urban Hype, Vector, Yemi Alade, Alternate Band, DJ Kess, DJ Sose, Major League DJZ with special performance by Dream Catchers Dance Academy are all the artistes and DJs that will feature on the SXSW music festival from 14th March to 16th March 2019.
AFRICA TO THE WORLD LINE-UP
Tribal (SOUTH AFRICA)
Urban Hype (ZAMBIA)
DJ Kess (GHANA)
Blinky Bill (KENYA)
Jojo Abot (GHANA)
Phy (KENYA)
Salma Sky (ZAMBIA)
Kagwe Mungai (KENYA)
DJ Sose (NIGERIA)
Aramide (NIGERIA)
Naiboi (KENYA)
Anatii (SOUTH AFRICA)
Bebe Cool (UGANDA)
Stanley Enow (CAMEROON)
EL (GHANA)
Irene Ntale (UGANDA)
Major League DJz (SOUTH AFRICA)
Omawumi (NIGERIA)
Khaligraph Jones (KENYA)
King Kaka (KENYA)
Victoria Kimani (KENYA)
Samini (GHANA)
Efya (GHANA)
Nadia Nakai (SOUTH AFRICA)
Seyi Shay (NIGERIA)
Vector Tha Viper (NIGERIA)
Sauti Sol (KENYA)
Mr. Eazi (NIGERIA)
Mayorkun (NIGERIA)
Cassper Nyovest (SOUTH AFRICA)
Adekunle Gold (NIGERIA)
Simi (NIGERIA)
Falz (NIGERIA)
Yemi Alade (NIGERIA)
Dreamcatchers (NIGERIA)
This article first appeared on OkayAfrica
