From amapiano to hip-hop, rap, afro-pop, electronic dance, and gospel, plus an aerial circus performance, there is entertainment a genre of music for all ears at Carnival City during November.
• KwaMashaya
Rising Mzansi star, Young Stunna, is gearing up for his first live show with a band. For one night only, Kwamashaya will take place at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena on November 9.
Sandile Fortune Msimango, known by his stage name Young Stunna, is a popular South African singer recognised for his hit singles Bopha and Adiwele.
In 2021, his debut studio album Notumato topped the charts in the country. According to Stunna, the Kwamashaya live show is a tribute to the love and support he has received throughout his career and his achievements so far.
Doors open at 16:00 and the show starts at 18:00.
Age restriction: No under 18s.
• Mr Somatekisi
Look who’s coming back. The king of energetic beats, Mr Somatekisi, also known as Big Zulu, returns to Carnival City on November 16.
Last year, his duo performance Inkabi Zezwe Tour with Sjava & Big Zulu at the casino sold out. Born Siyabonga Nene, Big Zulu is a South African rapper and songwriter who gained fame after releasing the single Donsa Nkabi in 2016.
He released his debut albums, Ushun Wenkabi and Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqosh in 2019. Don’t miss the live performance and the unstoppable force behind the hit Mali Eningi.
Doors open at 18:00 and the show starts at 19:00.
Age restriction: No under 18s
• Sjava & Ringo Live in Concert featuring Lwah
Witness musical magic on November 23 as Carnival City’s Big Top Arena hosts a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration.
The incomparable Sjava, known for his soul-stirring vocals, will be teaming up with the legendary Ringo Madlingozi, whose timeless hits have captivated audiences for decades. The collaboration will also feature the talented Lwah Ndlunkulu.
Jabulani Hadebe, known professionally as Sjava, is a South African singer, rapper, and actor. He began his acting career in 2005, starring in several drama series and films including uGugu no Andile and thereafter gained mainstream popularity after featuring on Miss Pru’s acclaimed song Ameni in 2015.
In 2016, Sjava’s debut album, Isina Muva, introduced his experimental sound which fuses African pop styles, hip hop and contemporary R&B.
Ringo Madlingozi is a South African singer, songwriter, and record producer, who rose to fame when he and his band Peto won the Shell Road to Fame contest in 1986.
He later formed a group called Gecko Moon with Alan Cameron, a fellow Peto member. Lwah Ndlunkulu, who’s real name is Lwandile Mtshali, is a South African singer and songwriter, born and raised in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal.
The Afro-pop singer has topped music charts with songs such as Umuzi eSandton, Ngiyeza and Ithuba.
To the power of three, the collaboration will showcase a rich and dynamic sound that highlights the best of South African music.
Doors open at 19:00 and the show starts at 20:00.
Age restriction: No under 18s.
• Worlds Away
Step into a world of enchantment and adventure with Worlds Away, a dazzling circus arts production happening at Joburg’s greatest carnival, Carnival City, from November 22 to 24.
This enchanting show follows a young hero as he embarks on an extraordinary journey through magical lands, across treacherous seas, and into towering fortresses in search of what will truly make him shine.
This visually stunning performance weaves a tale of love, courage, and friendship that will captivate both young and old, delivering an unforgettable spectacle that’s sure to leave the whole family spellbound.
The November 22 show starts at 19:00, the November 23 show at 13:00, and the November 24 show at 11:00.
Age restriction. No under 3s.
• On Bended Knees Live Recording
In spiritual harmony, On Bended Knees is a live recording concert bringing international gospel artists together under Carnival City’s Big Top Arena on November 30.
Celebrate together, where boundaries of genre and culture are replaced with the universal language of praise and worship.
In this shared experience, the beauty of gospel music will be felt deeply by everyone present and will linger long after the final notes fade away.
The line-up includes renowned artists Team Eternity, Kofi Karikari, Joe Mettle, Isiah Templeton, Jekalyn Carr, Joe Praize, Xolly Mncwango, Takie Ndou, Lebo Sekgobela, Ayanda Ntanzi and Oncemore Six.
Doors open at 16:00 and the show starts at 17:00.
Age restriction: No under 3s.
