Sowetans get another taste of Basha Uhuru
Nando’s is once again firing up the Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival, taking place from 25-29 October 2022 at Constitution Hill. Leading up to the main stage, Nando’s Maponya Mall hosted local music talent at the Basha in Casa music showcase giving customers a taste of what to expect at the Basha Uhuru Music Festival.
South Africa is home to a diverse and effervescent music scene, we are a musical nation with sounds as unique as our people coupled with unparalleled creative energy. It is with this passion that Nando’s continues to provide a platform for upcoming artists to share a stage with some of the more established talents in SA. On Sunday, 21 August 2022, the Nando’s Basha in Casa at Maponya Mall featured an impressive line-up with performances by Basetsana, Kallo and Basha Uhuru headliner Msaki. Msaki serenaded the audience with an excellent selection of her hit songs such as Fetch your life, Ubomi Abumanga, Mntakababa and Khusela.
“The idea is to not only get people fired up for Basha Uhuru later this year but also to bring Basha to the people through a showcase of emerging talents from our music programmes,” says Kirsty Niehaus, Marketing Manager: Of creativity Portfolio at Nando’s. “It’s a free event for quests, so they can enjoy their delicious PERi-PERi chicken with a side of music. Previously, our guest musos have included Langa Mavuso, Sio, and Aymos, with up-and-coming talents such as Wenawedwa, Khan Khalii and Muneyi from Bridges for Music as well as the Nando’s internal music talent search, Nandocas Uhurus. As the event continues to grow, more talent will continue to serenade our guests with their talent. Basha Uhuru ticket sales are going on sale this month and we’re excited about using these Basha in Casa events to build up towards the festival itself.”
Missed the last 3 events? Worry not because we’ve got you. The road doesn’t end here and plenty more is yet to come as Nando’s continues to showcase local talent. Areyeng, join Nando’s in making the table bigger. Get your Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival tickets and dancing shoes, and let’s get the flame going.
About the Artists:
Msaki
Real name Asanda Lusaseni Mvana, Msaki is an East London-born singer and songwriter. Her flaming talent aside, she comes from a musical family. Her father was a DJ and her grandfather was a musical composer. Since her first album Zaneliza in 2016 her career has been on the up and up. She has worked with artists such as Mobi Dixon, Revolution, Goodluck and Kabza De Small.
Her recent hit with Kabza De Small “Khusela”, had groovists singing along and was trending on social media.
IG: @Msaki_ZA
TW: @Msaki_ZA
Facebook:Msaki
Kallo
Nyakallo Simphiwe Matlanyane, popularly known by her stage name ‘Kallo’ is a singer/songwriter from Johannesburg. She caught the singing bug at four years and has not looked back since. Now with ten years in the industry as an artist, she has an independently released debut EP under her belt, has performed on numerous and a feature on Hype Magazine’s Sessions #48 mixtape. She’s also an alumnus of the BridgeFire program.
IG: @kallo_music
Basetsana
Singer-Songwriter Basetsana Kolwane, professionally known as “Basetsana”, a breath of fresh air and a modern-aged traditional healer. Born and raised in Klerksdorp, North West. The belter’s career started in 2014. Her voice, elegant healing medicine, reaching all your soul’s frequencies. She aims to move people, tell stories through music, mend and soothe broken hearts. Her core purpose: to heal.
IG: @the_real_basetsana
