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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Music LINEup

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DJ BOB [ZA]

DJ Bob has long been an avid collector and spinner of Jazz, Funk, African and Rare Groove records. Dj Bob brings his special mix of Afrobeat, Trad Jazz, Mbaqanga, Acid Jazz, Maskandi, Samba, Township Swing and Funkadelic 70s grooves to every set.
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KELVIN MOMO [ZA]

Kelvin Momo is a South African music producer, DJ, and songwriter renowned for his distinctive Amapiano sound, a genre that employs elements of Jazz, Deep House and Lounge. His sound is characterized by its catchy hooks, soulful chords and harmonious rhythms.
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ZIYAWA KAZITHA [SZ]

Swati-born multi-instrumentalist and DJ, Mduduzi Matsenjwa, also known as Ziyawa KaZitha, fuses indigenous African with some of the latest modern beats creating feel-good Afro Soul and high tempo rhythms.
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MAJOZI [ZA]

Majozi is refreshingly sincere and crafts heartfelt songs that artfully portray his uplifting perspective on the world around him. Beyond his exceptional vocal abilities, Majozi's skill set extends to guitar, keys, and drums.
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SISONKHE KOLLEKTIV [SZ]

A group of 18 Eswatini musicians comprising singers, a drummer, a saxophonist, a pianist bassist, a trumpeter, cellist, violinist and guitarists, who remarkably fuse Jazz, opera, neo-soul and spoken word.
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TALENT N’ MOTION [SZ]

This professional ballet school for young girls aged 3 to 16 years empowers and inspires young girls through high quality ballet education, international competitions and shows. Talent ‘n’ Motion is creating a healthier, happier and open-minded future generation through the power of dance.
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WICKED [SZ]

The King of reinvention, Wicked, is renowned for his Nu-disco, upbeat and electrifying sets. He has collaborated with various artists, contributing to the Eswatini music landscape
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JAYONTHABASS [SZ]

Eswatini born DJ, bassist, and producer Njabuliso ‘Jayonthabass’ Nxumalo, is known for his spectacular Amapiano beats, uniquely blending elements of house music, jazz, soul, piano melodies and danceable rhythms.
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NOMALUNGELO [SZ]

Eswatini's urban contemporary singer/songwriter is a captivating storyteller with an authentically Swati soulful and jazzy voice. She showcases the fun fusion of the Siswati language in a rhythmic way.
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NTATE STUNNA [LS]

Thaabe Letsie, popularly known as MegaHertz AKA Ntate Stunna, is a talented Sesotho hip-hop rap artist, songwriter, and record producer from Lesotho. He has carved out a unique style that blends traditional sounds with contemporary hip-hop influences.
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THE SOIL [ZA]

The Soil is a South African acapella 3-member group whose is a blend of contemporary township style and an eclectic mix of urban contemporary which fuses beat box and soul, striving deliver melodic and harmonious messages to uplift and heal.
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VXSIN [SZ]

DJ Vxsin, born and raised in Eswatini, mixes an interesting blend of various genres from Amapiano and Hip Hop to AfroBeat and many more, creating catchy tunes that will get you dancing.
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DJ MBO [SZ]

DJ MBO, Mbongeni Sithungo, is one of Eswatini’s most sought-after DJs. His focus is House music, infused with touch-notes from other genres.
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OHPIS [SZ]

DJ Ohpis a curator constantly inspired by people and places. He has a strong passion to connect people, brands and their stories with memorable experiences through music.
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SJAVA [ZA]

Jabulani Hadebe, famously known as Sjava, is a celebrated South African musician who has touched the hearts of millions with his soulful melodies and impactful performances. His genre is a beautifully blends hip-hop, R&B, and African pop styles.
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YOUNG ZESH [SZ]

The lyrically talented amazing performer from Eswatini, Young Zesh, gained recognition for his record-breaking song titled “KaKhoza. With his dream of becoming a global superstar, he continues to captivate audiences with his story telling and music.
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IPHUPHO L’KA BIKO [ZA]

iPhupho L'ka Biko is a Johannesburg-based Pan Africanist band. Undefined by genre, the band fuse Jazz with indigenous African music of imvumane and igwijo, exploring themes such as spirituality, ritual, tradition, culture, religion, origins, race, and displacement.
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DJ TIBZA [SZ]

DJ Tibza is one of the region’s finest collectors of music with experience on the decks that spans for over 2 decades. His love for Soul Music and RnB is evident in the sultry House infused sets he continues to belt out to date.
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MTHUNZI [ZA]

Mthunzi, fast-rising South African artist and producer, stands out as a multifaceted musician renowned for his diverse talents, from instrumental skills to his superb vocal abilities. His music falls under the Afro-Pop genre, characterized by a fusion of elements from Maskandi, House, and R&B.
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DLALA THUKZIN [ZA]

South African DJ and record producer, Dlala Thukzin, is famous for his versatility in effortlessly blending Amapiano and AfroTech with Gcom and other genres. Some of his successful forays into Amapiano include “iPlan” & “Phuze”, among many other tracks.
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BLACK HEIDI [ZA]

Dorothy “Black Heidi” Mahoko is a South African singer-songwriter started performing live in 2020 after she taught herself how to play the ukulele. Her music defies easy categorization, but it has been described as Rock-Adjacent, Pop-Grunge, and soft Indie Punk.
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TAMIKA [SZ]

A multi-genre Selekto, born and raised in Eswatini, Tamika explores different sounds that pay homage to her multicultural heritage and eclectic music taste, from nu-jazz and boom-bap to Electronica, Neo-Soul, and all good things in between.
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CLEOPATRA METHULA [SZ]

Eswatini born Country music singer-songwriter and guitarist, Cleopatra, has a golden voice and original songwriting skills, in both siSwati and English, creating a new energetic scene in the country music world.
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LOUIS MHLANGA [ZW]

Louis Mhlanga is a world-renowned Guitarist, multi-lingual singer/ songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, and ethnomusicologist. His genre fuses Earth, Wind & Fire-like funk and R&B with the traditional dance rhythms of Zimbabwe.
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JORDAN MOOZY [BW]

With a layered, multilingual blend of R&B, Pop, Alte, Highlife and Hip Hop that is seeping with influences that span across borders and decades, Jordan Moozy is the embodiment of a Gen Z Afropilitan.
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WAZIMBO [MZ]

The Mozambican vocalist, Wazimbo, is considered one of the greatest voices of ‘Marrabenta’ in Mozambique. Marrabenta is a music style that moves between Traditional Mozambican Dance rhythms and Portuguese folk music.
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SIMPHIWE DANA (SA)

The talented South African singer/songwriter makes an inspiring impact with her unique blend of genres and thought-provoking messaging, authentically African in its temperament and identity.
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MSELISA THE SELECTOR [ZA]

MsElisa The Selector is a Soweto based arts enthusiast, music curator, compiler, collector, culture enthusiast, and aspiring music producer. Her versatility stretches from Jazz music, World Music and alternative music.

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MSELISA THE SELECTOR [ZA]

MsElisa The Selector is a Soweto based arts enthusiast, music curator, compiler, collector, culture enthusiast, and aspiring music producer. Her versatility stretches from Jazz music, World Music and alternative music.
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LUCY CORNE [ZA]

Lucy Corne, popularly known as The Brewmistress, is the editor of On Tap magazine and the co-founder of the African Beer Cup. She is also a blogger and author with a tendency to occasionally taste some beer. Lucy is Africa’s first certified cicerone (professional beer sommelier).
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LOUIS MHLANGA [ZW]

Louis Mhlanga is a world-renowned Guitarist, multi-lingual singer/ songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, and ethnomusicologist. His genre fuses Earth, Wind & Fire-like funk and R&B with the traditional dance rhythms of Zimbabwe.
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SJAVA [ZA]

Jabulani Hadebe, famously known as Sjava, is a celebrated South African musician who has touched the hearts of millions with his soulful melodies and impactful performances. His genre is a beautifully blends hip-hop, R&B, and African pop styles.
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VXSIN [SZ]

DJ Vxsin, born and raised in Eswatini, mixes an interesting blend of various genres from Amapiano and Hip Hop to AfroBeat and many more, creating catchy tunes that will get you dancing.
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DLALA THUKZIN [ZA]

South African DJ and record producer, Dlala Thukzin, is famous for his versatility in effortlessly blending Amapiano and AfroTech with Gcom and other genres. Some of his successful forays into Amapiano include “iPlan” & “Phuze”, among many other tracks.