Music - The Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival

Rooted in Africa and packaged to the world, the Standard bank LUJU Festival line-up has always embraced the eccentric and unearthed the eclectic.

Music, dance, spoken word – all forms of creative expression engage and enlighten us with powerful messages and memorable performances.

In true Standard bank LUJU Festival style, our line-up this year will feature a wholesome mix of pan- African and international artists from across different genres who do more than simply entertain but use their art as a powerful form of creative expression.

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TKZee

TKZee's iconic hits and unstoppable energy redefined Kwaito, echoing across generations with every beat.

Amigo da Casa

After 30 years worldwide, Amigo da Casa debuts soulful originals, joined by Tina and Ayanda for a rich acoustic trio experience.

Talent n’ Motion

Talent 'n' Motion empowers girls aged 3–16 through ballet, building confidence, creativity, and a brighter future through dance.

Ndumz

Swazi-born DJ blends Afrohouse with nostalgic acapella twists—igniting dancefloors and crafting a sound all her own.

De Mthuda

Amapiano architect De Mthuda crafts gold hits like "Shesha" from Vosloorus to the world, he's shaping the sound.

Umsamo we Culture

Umsamo we Culture blends spoken word and soul, where Eswatini's voices spark rhythm, resistance, and pan-African revolution.

DJ K2K

DJ K2K spins nostalgic Hip Hop, R&B, and Old School—curating timeless vibes on stage, YouTube, and Channel O.

Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse

Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse, music icon, hitmaker, and mentor, continues to inspire with a legacy of rhythm, resistance, and impact.

Sands

Eswatini's Afro-soul gem fuses acoustic soul with cultural pride, his voice behind "Tigi" continues to move hearts across the region.

Rosetta D33P

Rosetta D33P blends deep house with soul and purpose, healing hearts, building community, and redefining DJ culture.

iYA

Eswatini's neo-soul goddess iYA blends honeyed vocals and raw emotion—rising with Grammy-linked EP and regional acclaim.

Lwah Ndlunkulu

Lwah Ndlunkulu brings soulful power and platinum hits to Luju, redefining Afro-Pop with every chart-topping note.

Buhlebendalo

From The Soil to solo star, Buhlebendalo's powerful voice heals, awakens, and commands with spirit and truth.

lordkez

lordkez blends R&B, hip-hop, and neo-soul into bold, genre-defying sounds, rewriting the rules with every move.

Blaq Diamond

Blaq Diamond fuse style, soul, and storytelling into Afro-Pop anthems—shaping a generation with every chart-topping hit.

Andile Yenana

Jazz icon Andile Yenana brings bold, soulful storytelling to Luju 2025—honouring heritage and shaping SA jazz history.

Jazzworx x Thukuthela

Backed by Mastercard, Jazzworx x Thukuthela bring streetwise soul and Amapiano precision to ignite the Luju stage.

ZiyawaKazitha

Ziyawakazitha fuses African tradition with electronic beats, an Afro-futurist crafting healing, high-energy sounds that move and inspire.

Lady Zamar

Lady Zamar's powerhouse vocals and genre-blending hits like "Collide" shine with soul, house, and bold poetic fire.

Xixel Langa

Mozambique's Xixel Langa blends Afro-soul with global rhythm, her voice a vibrant celebration of African heritage in motion.

Sibu Manzini ft Velemseni, Diba Diba, Qibho Intalektual, Bholoja, Khole & Zinia

Backed by legends, Sibu Manzini fuses Afro House with electronic soul—delivering a powerful set of storytelling, remixes, and film scores.

Nomfundo Moh

Nomfundo Moh's Afro-pop and trap-soul blend strikes deep, platinum hits and heartfelt vocals backed by Stella Artois.

Tribal Natives

DJ Ash and Nelsox fuse tribal rhythms with futuristic synths—an Afrohouse duo driving the sound of tomorrow.

Uncle Karly

Uncle Karly blends timeless grooves with modern flair—bridging generations and shaping Eswatini's entertainment scene.

Lady Cream

DJ Lady Cream is a Swazi house music trailblazer, spinning across Africa and beyond with fearless energy and iconic flair.

The Feather Dusters

The Feather Dusters blend Afro-soul and country, uniting velvet vocals and grit in a genre-bending Luju harmony.

DJ BOB

DJ Bob spins a rich vinyl mix of Afrobeat, jazz, funk, and rare grooves, delivering timeless vibes with every set.

Trend Twins

Trend Twins, Afro House duo Nkosenhle & Nosimilo Dlamini, dominate stages across Africa & Europe, proving female power in a male-dominated scene.

Siya Makuzeni Small/Big Band

Siya Makuzeni is a fearless jazz-rock powerhouse—trombone and voice breaking boundaries across global stages and bold projects.

Phila Dlozi

From Durban's trains to national acclaim, Phila Dlozi's Afro-Soul sound heals, haunts, and tells powerful stories.

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