The NetOne 263 Culture Fest will be returning for its 4th edition on the 17th of October. Now established as one the one of the country’s premier music experiences, the event will once again showcase some of the continent's most talented names.
Headlining the event this year will be "Fire Fire" hitmaker and one of the most in demand DJs on the continent, Shimza. Recently named on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs in the world list at 75, second only to Black Coffee in Africa, the electronic music DJ is having a high flying year. In March he won Song of the Year at the Miami Electronic Dance Music Awards and his event Kunye has continued to grow with each edition.
Joining Shimza will be "Shela" hitmaker Sam Deep - whose 2025 release has become the bestselling amapiano song in South African history, Babalwa M the acclaimed "Queen of Private School Amapiano," SA hip hop royalty in K.O, dexterous Afro house and Afro tech producer Funky Qla - titled "The Fresh Prince of Gqom," with African electronic music pioneer Da Capo completing the international acts.
In support will be Zimdancehall chanter Madedido, percussionist Wowrae, and DJs MadeHerBelieve, Takue Made The Beat, Bhana, Shaku Chanté, Boss DJ, and DJ Courageous. For the 4th year running MC duties will be shared between Moozlie and Vele Vele.
Tickets are currently on sale online via the 263 Culture Festival website.
Last year the event featured Scorpion Kings, Major League DJz, Ciza, DJ Kent, De Mthuda, A Reece, Saintfloew, and Atenda Chinx. You can read our event review here.