MTN Bushfire adds more artists to 2022 line-up

The artists include South Africans Ihhashi Elimhlophe, Don Laka and Georgetown & The Moonies as well as Tresor (DRC/SA) and Gavriela (Austria/Peru). The DJs who have been confirmed for this year’s festival include DJ Ready D (South Africa), DBN Gogo (South Africa), Culoe De Song (South Africa), Ms Selfie (Zambia) and Jamiie (Germany).

The line-up also includes actor and playwright Mncedisi Shabangu (South Africa), and comedians Rob van Vuuren (South Africa) and KG Mokgadi (South Africa) who will team up with Zimbabwe’s Q Dube and eSwatini’s Mdura.

They join headlining act, Nigerian Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti and his Egypt 80 band. Artists who have already been confirmed include South Africans Nasty C, The Kiffness, BLK JKS, Sun-El Musician, DBN Gogo, Msaki, BONJ, Ndlovu Youth Choir, Culoe De Song, Mandisi Dyantyis, Hot Water, The One Who Sings (Zolani Mahola), Sands, !Sooks, Khole and Nana as well as Leomile (Lesotho), Moticoma (Mozambique), Mpho Sebina (Botswana), Aurus (Reunion), Blindsmyth (Germany), Bnnyhunna (Netherlands) and Rimon (Eritrea).

“In true MTN Bushfire style, the line-up this year will feature a wholesome and family-friendly mix of pan-African and international artists from across different genres who do more than simply entertain but use their art as a powerful form of creative expression,” MTN Bushfire said. “This truly fired up selection of multi award-winning comedians will give you a fresh and hilarious perspective on the chaos of the last few years.”

The artists will perform on different stages, including the Main Stage, Amphitheatre and Firefly. In addition, the festival will feature zones offering inclusive experiences, food, market items and games for children as well as opportunities for festivalgoers to contribute to positive social and environmental change.

Ticket information and COVID-19 protocols

The first batch of tickets has sold out and full-price, second-batch tickets are now available for purchase on the MTN Bushfire official website.

MTN Bushfire says festivalgoers are required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. This is a requirement for all ages eligible for vaccination and a valid ticket alone will not be enough to gain entry. Tickets that were purchased in 2020 can only be used in 2022, but ticket holders will need to reregister their options for this year.