Thandiswa Mazwai Launches Sankofa Heritage Fest with Somi and Msaki

Thandiswa Mazwai launches Sankofa Heritage Fest with Somi and Msaki

The Sankofa Heritage Festival, founded by musician and cultural activist Thandiswa Mazwai, has announced Grammy-nominated artist Somi (Rwanda/Uganda) and acclaimed South African musician Msaki as co-headliners for its inaugural edition. Read more...

Thandiswa Mazwai's Sankofa Heritage Festival Announces Somi and Msaki as Co-Headliners

The Sankofa Heritage Festival, founded by celebrated musician and cultural activist Thandiswa Mazwai, is proud to announce Grammy-nominated artist Somi (Rwanda/Uganda) and acclaimed South African musician Msaki as co-headliners for the festival’s inaugural edition.  Taking place on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at Carnival City, the Sankofa Heritage Festival marks Thandiswa Mazwai’s 50th birthday and 30 years in the music industry, while launching…

SA: Somi, Thandiswa Mazwai and Msaki to headline Sankofa Heritage Fest

Grammy-nominated American artist Somi, South African musicians Thandiswa Mazwai and Msaki have been confirmed as co-headliners for the inaugural Sankofa Heritage Festival, scheduled to take place at Carnival City in Johannesburg, South Africa on 28 February. The festival was founded by musician and cultural activist Mazwai and coincides with her 50th birthday and 30 years in the music industry. Organisers have described the event as the first ed…