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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

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.

Abantakwethu Brothers

Cape Town
Abantakwethu Brothers are an a cappella group blending afro-pop, gospel and isicathamiya, chosen to perform with Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Based in Cape Town.

Abavuki

Cape Town, South Africa
African Marimba Band | Afro-Fusion | African Jazz | World Music | Traditional African Rhythms | Corporate Entertainment

Act Katwe

Uganda
African Acrobatic Performers | Circus Entertainment | Traditional & Contemporary Dance | Human Pyramids | Corporate Entertainment

African Anonymous

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

Afrika Mamas

Durban
Award-Winning Female A Cappella Ensemble | African Traditional Music | Isicathamiya

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.

Ama’ 2K Entertainers

Gauteng

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.

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.

BlackRoots Marimba

Cape Town
African | Marimba | Indigenous Music | Neo-Traditional | World Music

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.

Culture Spears

Based: Gaborone, Botswana
Traditional Tswana Music | Cultural Dance | African Entertainment

Customised Poetry Piece

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

DJ Jay Smith

Cape Town
DJ | Corporate & Private Events | Open-Format

Djembe Drummers

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

Ezesiko – Traditional Pedi Dance Group

Johannesburg, South Africa
Traditional African Dance | Pedi Culture | Cultural Entertainment

Ezesiko – Traditional Sotho Dance Group

Johannesburg, South Africa
Traditional African Dance | Sotho Culture | Cultural Entertainment

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ibuyambo

Cape Town, South Africa
African Music | Traditional Percussion | Marimba | World Music | Cultural Entertainment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lwazi Ziqubu

Johannesburg
Broadcast Journalist | Sports Presenter | SuperSport Anchor | MC

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.

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.

Mogwana Dance Troupe

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

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.

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.

Nam Jive

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

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.

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.

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.

Qhama Africa Traditional Group

Gqeberha
African Traditional Dance | Cultural Entertainment | Drumming | Corporate & Event Performances

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.

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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