This National Arts Festival, step into a world where rhythm meets soul, and music becomes more than sound—it becomes an experience. The Dakawa Music Experience invites you to immerse yourself in a spectacular four-night celebration of music, culture, and connection.
This is not just another concert—it is a carefully curated musical journey designed to move your spirit, ignite your passion, and create memories that will last long after the final note fades.
One Stage. Many Voices. Infinite Vibes.
Over four unforgettable nights, Dakawa transforms the stage into a living, breathing soundtrack of life—where every genre tells a story and every performance becomes a shared moment of magic.
Night 3 | Hip Hop Energy | ABADUMISI BIZANA GOSPEL GROUP, SAKUMZI SAKHI NOMPOZOLO and NGUNI GROOVE
Turn up the volume and embrace the rhythm of the streets. Experience raw talent, vibrant storytelling, and electrifying performances that celebrate culture, identity, and expression.
Featuring National Artists
Get ready to be amazed as renowned National Artists take the stage, bringing star power, authenticity, and exceptional artistry to each night. These celebrated performers will elevate the experience with unforgettable live performances that showcase the richness of Eastern Cape musical talent.
Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring your love for music and connect. Hosted by the friendly province of the Eastern Cape.
About the Artists
Abadumisi Gospel Group is a five-member gospel ensemble based in Kwanikhwe A/A, Bizana. Rooted in a deep passion for Christ and community upliftment, the group is committed to using music as a powerful tool to inspire spiritual growth and transformation among young people. The ministry exists to draw young men and women back to the right path through the message of the Gospel. Through every song and every performance, we seek to instil hope, discipline, and purpose, encouraging the youth to walk in faith and build a strong, God-centered future.
Specialising in isiXhosa & isiZulu gospel music, Abadumisi ministers at churches, community events, and youth gatherings across Bizana and surrounding areas. Our music carries a message of repentance, unity, and righteous living, calling listeners to a life that honors God.
As a group, we stand firmly on the values of faith, humility, and service. We believe that our calling is not only to sing, but to serve our community wholeheartedly, using our gifts to uplift, encourage, and bring people closer to God.
Abadumisi Gospel Group continues to grow in its mission, touching lives and strengthening faith through the power of worship and the Word.
SAKUMZI SAKHI NOMPOZOLO
Sakumzi ‘Sakhi’ Nompozolo is a passionate drummer based in Gqeberha, South Africa, known for fusing traditional African rhythms with rich jazz influences and modern styles. He has performed with well-known artists, including Dumza Maswana, the late Feya Faku, and many others. Sakumzi is also a vibrant host of jam sessions around Nelson Mandela Bay, where he brings his jazz-infused rhythms to life, creating a space for collaboration, inspiration, and musical growth. His performances aim to connect audiences to the heartbeat of African jazz and rhythm, inviting them on a dynamic musical journey.
Nguni Groove is a five-piece South African ensemble from the Joe Gqabi District, founded through the Sterkspruit Community Art Centre in 2023. The group blends authentic Nguni heritage with contemporary African rhythms, Afro Pop, Afrobeat, folk influences, and contemporary jazz to create a unique live music experience
- Venue: Great Hall
- Location: The Great Hall
- Ticket price: ZAR 100.00
- Programme type: EC Showcase
- Genre: Music
- Duration:
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Ages:
ALL AGES
- Language: English & isiXhosa
