A Spectacular Night of Music, Culture, and Celebration!
Delivering an Unforgettable Festival Experience in the Heart of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Monday, 2 December 2024 – The 2024 edition of Maftown Heights has cemented its place as one of South Africa’s premier music festivals, delivering an unforgettable celebration of Motswako and hip-hop culture. Thousands of music lovers gathered at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown, turning Johannesburg into the heartbeat of South African music and entertainment for one electrifying night.
From the first beat to the final encore, Maftown Heights proved why it’s the festival that everyone wants to be at. With a star-studded lineup with standout performances from Khuli Chana & The Motswako Republic, The NuTswako Nation with Maglera Doe Boy, K.O., Sjava and more and a closing set from Cassper Nyovest, the stage was a showcase of unmatched talent, energy, and South African pride. Khuli Chana also took to stage to tease an upcoming partnership with Swedish beauty and wellness giant, Oriflame, slated for 2025.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Concertgoers took to social media to share their excitement and appreciation for the event:
- “Maftown Heights was phenomenal! My voice is barely holding on this morning, but it was totally worth it. Hip Hop forever.” – @lihle_armani
- “Maftown Heights owes me NOTHING. My goodness. What a great show.” – @tsholo_rabotsho
- “K.O’s performance last night at Maftown Heights was so amazing!! Just perfect! Got too many hits in the bag. Even took us back in time with abo CaraCara, Mhlobo Wami.” – @mallyphoenix
- “Everything about #MaftownHeights was so cool for me, positive energy the whole time.” – @illythehost
- “One thing about @MaftownHeights, it was so easy to get food and drinks and most of the food was bussin!” – @Mahooota11
These testimonials are just a glimpse of the joy and excitement that filled the air at Maftown Heights 2024.
A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE
This year’s festival wasn’t just about the music—it was about creating unforgettable moments and celebrating the culture. Festival-goers immersed themselves in exciting experiences, from the Red Bull F1 Simulators to the Legends Barber pop-up, which offered the first 40 guests free haircuts. Fun and games added to the vibe, with arcade games, a human foosball inflatable, and a basketball half-court keeping the energy high throughout the night. The food stalls brought their A-game, offering a diverse menu of gourmet burgers, wings, tacos, chips, and Shisa Nyama. Attendees also had the chance to grab exclusive Maftown Heights merchandise, repping the event in style.
AN ECO FRIENDLY EVENT
Maftown Heights 2024 had sustainability in mind and recycled waste from the event. Here are the stats.
THE FESTIVAL THAT DELIVERS
As the dust settles on this year’s edition, one thing is clear: Maftown Heights 2024 delivered beyond expectations. It wasn’t just a concert; it was a movement, a celebration, and a reminder of the power of South African music and culture.
Missed this year? Don’t worry. Maftown Heights will be back, bigger and better, and ready to raise the bar even higher in 2025.
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