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Traditional and contemporary African acts, from drumming and dance troupes to marimba, gumboot and fusion ensembles. Available as roaming performers or as a staged set, for corporate functions, welcome receptions, cultural evenings and private events

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Abafazi Bengoma

Johannesburg
Abafazi be Ngoma are an all-female drumming, dancing and singing band formed in a drum circle, touring the world with African hits. Based in Johannesburg.
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Abavuki

Cape Town
Abavuki are an eight-piece African jazz and marimba band from Langa who have played their afro-beat grooves since 2001. Based in Cape Town.
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Act Katwe

Uganda
Act Katwe is an acrobatics circus troupe founded in 2019 as a nonprofit that now supports over 225 children through circus performance. Based in Uganda.
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African Anonymous

Johannesburg
African Anonymous is a surprise singing waiters act blending humour, local music, djembe drums and gumboots for launches. Based in Johannesburg.
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Afrika Mamas

Durban
Afrika Mamas are a seven-voice female a cappella group whose self-titled album of traditional and original songs is on ARC Music. Based in Durban.
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Afrotropica

Cape Town
Afrotropica are an African and Caribbean steelband who have played for parliamentarians and diplomats and run team-building workshops. Based in Cape Town.
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AmaAmbush Marimba Band

Cape Town
AmaAmbush Marimba Band play African marimba and have taken first prize at the National Marimba Festival every year they entered. Based in Cape Town.
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Ancient Voice Ensemble

Cape Town
Ancient Voice Ensemble play African indigenous instruments to preserve African music, formed in 2014 after a tour of the Netherlands. Cape Town.
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BlackRoots Marimba

Cape Town
BlackRoots Marimba began with three women from Gugulethu in 2010 and has played Moshito Music Festival and Mother City Live. Based in Cape Town.
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Circle Of Life

Cape Town
Circle of Life is a staged African savannah spectacle of lions, elephants and zebras dancing around a powerful lead singer. Based in Cape Town.
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Culture Spears

Botswana
Culture Spears are a Tswana traditional music and dance group from Botswana whose album Kulenyane sold over 60,000 units in three months.
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Customised Poetry Piece

Nationwide
Book a customised poetry piece written to your brief, with tone, themes and messaging tailored to your event. Available nationwide.
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Djembe Drummers

National
Hire djembe drummers to play the rope-tuned West African goblet drum, a sound made for gathering people together. Available nationwide.
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Fantastic Marimba Band

Johannesburg
Fantastic Marimba Band delivers high-energy marimba, percussion, vocals and dance spanning traditional African music and Afro-pop. Based in Johannesburg.
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Field Band

Johannesburg
Field Band deliver colourful, high-energy performances, with highlights including the 2010 World Cup ceremonies and the 2018 SAMAs. Based in Johannesburg.
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Gumboot Dancers

Cape Town | Johannesburg | Durban
Hire gumboot dancers whose stamping, bell-ringing boots carry rhythms created by South African miners. Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.
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Hlanganani Africa Unite

Cape Town
Hlanganani Africa Unite are Xhosa musicians from Langa who perform in the traditional dress and body painting of their tribes. Based in Cape Town.
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Ibuyambo

Cape Town
Ibuyambo is a SAMA award-winning ensemble celebrating Xhosa indigenous music, culture, craft and food with many African instruments. Based in Cape Town.
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Ikamva Marimba Band

Cape Town
Ikamva Marimba Band are a marimba, drum and trumpet group from Khayelitsha whose name means Future, first known for playing the local Craft Market. Cape Town.
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Ilitha Lelanga Marimba

Cape Town
Ilitha Lelanga Marimba are a four-piece marimba ensemble from Guguletu with two independently recorded CDs and national festival shows. Based in Cape Town.
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Indigenous Dance Academy

Johannesburg
Indigenous Dance Academy was co-founded by Jarrel Mathebula and Neo Sebete to help dancers from Tembisa earn money doing what they love. Johannesburg.
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Indlondlo Zulu Dancers

Durban
Indlondlo Zulu Dancers are a non-profit cultural group from the Valley of 1000 Hills performing Zulu dance and the warrior dance indlamu. Based in Durban.
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Indoni Dance Academy

Cape Town
Indoni Dance Academy was started in 2014 by award-winning choreographer Sbonakaliso Ndaba to train young dancers from Khayelitsha. Based in Cape Town.
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Inganzo Ngari

Rwanda
Inganzo Ngari is a traditional dance troupe created in 2006 to promote Rwandan folkloric dance among the youth, and rated the country’s best.
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Karibarimba band

Cape Town
KaribaRimba blend the energy of brass with African marimbas and percussion, performing since 1996 with shows in France, the USA and Norway. Based in Cape Town.
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Kholwa Brothers

Durban
Kholwa Brothers are a multi award-winning 11-piece a cappella isicathamiya group formed in 1990 by Derrick Mlambo. Based in Durban.
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Kim Masala

Cape Town
Kim Masala is a percussionist and African instrumentalist from Langa who co-founded the internationally recognised ensemble Abavuki. Based in Cape Town.
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KUNLE AYO

Johannesburg
Kunle Ayo is a Nigerian-born jazz guitarist, composer and bandleader who has recorded with Lagbaja and toured Europe and South America. Based in Johannesburg.
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Kwela Dancers

Cape Town | Johannesburg | Durban
Book kwela dancers and bring the swinging penny-whistle dance music of the South African townships to your event. Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.
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Likhwezi Project band

Cape Town
Likhwezi combine Southern African song and dance, from gumboot to kwela and pansula, with marimba and percussion. Based in Cape Town.
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Malika Ndlovu

Cape Town
Malika Ndlovu is a poet, playwright and performer, a founder-member of the Cape Town women writers collective WEAVE and author of four poetry collections.
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Masaka Kids Africana

Uganda
Masaka Kids Africana are a troupe of African children whose charming smiles, African tunes and vibrant dance moves earn standing ovations. Based in Uganda.
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Mogwana Dance Troupe

Botswana
Mogwana Dance Troupe are professional performers of the traditional songs and dances of Botswana and southern Africa, available for events.
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Moving into Dance

Johannesburg
Moving Into Dance is a nationally acclaimed contemporary dance company and accredited training organisation founded by Sylvia Glasser. Based in Johannesburg.
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Moyo Face Painters

Cape Town/ JHB
Moyo Face Painters create traditional African face painting in simple, colourful designs drawn from tribal marking. Based in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
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Nam Jive

Namibia
Nam Jive are a Namibian dance group available for events and functions.
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Ndere Troupe

Uganda
Ndere Troupe are a multi-award-winning Ugandan company of over 60 artists who have graced stages for almost 25 years, from weddings to state functions.
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Odwa Bongo

Cape Town
Odwa Bongo is a singer, songwriter and composer blending classical, African music and jazz, trained at the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School. Cape Town.
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Pantsula Dancers

Cape Town | Johannesburg | Durban
Book pantsula dancers, performers of the township street dance that became a way of life in the 1980s. Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.
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Qhama Africa Traditional Group

Qgeberha
Qhama Africa Traditional Group perform traditional Xhosa dance, music and storytelling, led by cultural practitioner Mninawa Mangweni. Based in Gqeberha.
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Quantum Queens

Cape Town
Quantum Queens are an all-women African folk ensemble under the Afro Vibes banner, playing a wide array of indigenous African instruments. Based in Cape Town.
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Red Dazzlers Isocathamiya

Cape Town
Red Dazzlers Isicathamiya are a male choir inspired by Ladysmith Black Mambazo who have performed at the Cape Town Festival and the Baxter Theatre.
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Rwandan Acrobats

Rwanda
Rwandan Acrobats are a professional acrobatics group based in Kigali who perform at home and internationally and support vulnerable children.
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SboNdaba Dance

Cape Town
SboNdaba Dance is a non-profit dance company creating South African choreography and work for under-resourced township performing artists. Based in Cape Town.
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Setswana Dancers

Cape Town
Setswana Dancers are a cultural group celebrating Tswana heritage through traditional music, dance and storytelling in vibrant attire. Based in Cape Town.
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Soul Kulture

Cape Town
Soul Kulture are an afro soul duo, discovered at a taxi rank, whose album Ngeliny’ilanga earned them three SAMA nominations. Based in Cape Town.
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The Black Eagles

United Kingdom
The Black Eagles are acrobats originally from Dar-es-Salaam who have appeared at Glastonbury, Womad and the Royal Albert Hall. Based in the United Kingdom.
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The Brother Moves On

Johannesburg
The Brother Moves On are an art movement and band from Johannesburg fusing dub, rock and free jazz, winners of the UK Roundhouse Rising battle of the bands.
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