Africa is no doubt a culturally diverse
continent. It is, therefore, unsurprising that it is home to some of the most
fascinating and best music festivals in the world. Jumia Travel shares Africa’s
top 6 music festivals to put on your festival bucket list.
continent. It is, therefore, unsurprising that it is home to some of the most
fascinating and best music festivals in the world. Jumia Travel shares Africa’s
top 6 music festivals to put on your festival bucket list.
Sauti za Busara, Zanzibar
This semi-autonomous region of Tanzania besides
its amazing beaches, has one of the biggest music festivals in East Africa which
is Sauti za Busara. Musical artists from all over Africa perform in an open-air
amphitheatre. It is usually held for three days in the ancient enclave of Stone
Town in February.
its amazing beaches, has one of the biggest music festivals in East Africa which
is Sauti za Busara. Musical artists from all over Africa perform in an open-air
amphitheatre. It is usually held for three days in the ancient enclave of Stone
Town in February.
Lake of Stars, Malawi
Want to experience diverse music from afro pop
to Indie rock, Jazz and more? Lake of Stars Music Festival is the place to go in
October. It is held at Lake Malawi.
to Indie rock, Jazz and more? Lake of Stars Music Festival is the place to go in
October. It is held at Lake Malawi.
Cape Town Jazz Festival, South
Africa
Africa
The Cape Town Jazz Festival has been
entertaining Africa for 20 years. It prides itself as Africa’s grandest party.
The festival annually boasts 5 stages with more than 40 artists performing over
2 nights. The festival hosts more than 37,000 music enthusiast over the 2 show
days. It is held in March at the Cape Town International Convention
Centre.
entertaining Africa for 20 years. It prides itself as Africa’s grandest party.
The festival annually boasts 5 stages with more than 40 artists performing over
2 nights. The festival hosts more than 37,000 music enthusiast over the 2 show
days. It is held in March at the Cape Town International Convention
Centre.
Gnaoua World Music Festival,
Morocco
Morocco
Morocco in the far North of Africa host the
Gnaoua World Music Festival. During the music festival, traditional Gnaoua
musicians, who are descendants of slaves, are joined by jazz, pop, Afrobeat and
rock performers from Africa. It usually takes place in June at Essaouira,
Morocco.
Gnaoua World Music Festival. During the music festival, traditional Gnaoua
musicians, who are descendants of slaves, are joined by jazz, pop, Afrobeat and
rock performers from Africa. It usually takes place in June at Essaouira,
Morocco.
Bushfire Festival, Swaziland
You rarely hear of Swaziland making news
headlines. When it does, one of such headlines must feature the Bushfire
Festival. Bushfire festival is a 3-day music and performing arts festival
headlined by international and local acts. It is usually held in May.
headlines. When it does, one of such headlines must feature the Bushfire
Festival. Bushfire festival is a 3-day music and performing arts festival
headlined by international and local acts. It is usually held in May.
Vic Falls Carnival, Zimbabwe
Vic Falls Carnival takes place in Victoria
Falls Town, Zimbabwe. The 3-day festival is held in December with appearances
from mostly alternative/rock artists with some local Zimbabwean acts.
Falls Town, Zimbabwe. The 3-day festival is held in December with appearances
from mostly alternative/rock artists with some local Zimbabwean acts.
