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2018 Nubian Music Festival LineUp Revealed

2018 Nubian Music Festival

After a successful debut in 2017, the Nubian Music Festival is back with not only Africa’s finest musicians live in a gorgeous setting, but also an entire weekend of entertainment for the whole family at Hartbeespoort Dam’s Eagle Waters Wildlife Resort from 14 to 17 December 2018.

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Mafikizolo, Mi Casa, Lira, Oliver Mtukudzi, Selaelo Selota, Kunle Ayo and Candy Tsamandebele are just some of the diverse acts who will entertain crowds from all over Gauteng and the North West Province.

Mpho Mathope, Nubian Music Festival creator and Eagle Waters Wildlife Resort General Manager, says: “Come and enjoy the stunning views of the Hartbeespoort Dam and the Magaliesberg mountain range which offers beautiful scenery and breathtaking views. Wildlife such as blesbuck and zebras are free roaming in and around Eagle Waters Wildlife Resort. Keen bird watchers will be able to spot over 340 identified bird species…It’s a truly special setting for a festival.”

On 14 and 15 December 2018, those who have booked to stay in the chalets or who are camping in their own tents or in upscale tent accommodation, will have full access to the pools, fishing facilities, water sports as well as the lion and cheetah parks, zoo and elephant sanctuary. At night, they will also be treated to a movie under the stars.

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Kunle Ayo And Music Stars Come Together To Beam The Light

Kunle Ayo Beam The Light concert

It is not every day that established musicians come together and share a stage for the good of humanity. This is what guitarist and producer Kunle Ayo and his friends have decided to do in May 2018, in spite of a wild beast schedule associated with their status.

The list of his friends reads like the “Who is Who” of the African musical heavy hitters – Ringo Madlingozi, Oliver Mtukudzi, Hlengiwe Mhlaba, Lebo Sekgobela and a few surprises.

“There is a brain drain of experienced and talented African musicians, and that robs the continent’s young an opportunity to be groomed properly by their idols,” says Kunle Ayo.

“As an experienced African musician spending more time overseas, recording in the studio, managing media, and administrative work, one loses the opportunity to give back to the community. Sometimes even losing touch with the challenges facing the continent.”

Kunle realized this conundrum when he was on tour discussing the challenges bedeviling the continent.

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