2022 Durban July Boomtown lineup of artists

Boomtown presented by Heineken is proud to announce the following lineup for the 2022 HollywoodBets Durban July.

Nasty C

Since breaking onto the rap scene in 2019, Nasty C has been unstoppable. In 2020 he signed a record deal with Def Jam Africa that is taking him international. That along with his third studio album “Zulu Man With Some Power” which was released last summer, a Netflix documentary “Zulu Man in Japan” and now the release of his latest single Black and White which featured US R&B singer Ari Lennox and the music video which has just arrived, Nasty C has been a very busy man!

Shekhinah

In 2017 Shekhinah released her debut Album “Rosegold”, leading with the single “Suited”. Shekhinah is a Pop/R&B vocalist and songwriter born in Durban. In 2020 Shekhinah released “Fixate”, her lead single from her new album “Trouble in Paradise”, followed by “Tides”. Her most famous hit is probably ‘Let you know.’ We look forward to hearing this local lass!

Kyeezi

Khanya Siyengo AKA Kyeezi AKA The Tall Wonder, is a multifaceted South African creative who exudes urban culture. We want to welcome this talented performer to the BOOMTOWN Presented by Heineken stage!

Kelvin Momo

Kelvin Momo is a tree that is strongly rooted in the soil of jazz, disco and house. His take on the popular genre of Amapiano pays homage to iconic figures of house music. He has soul, groove and funk yet he stays true to the knocking log drum and bass lines that defines South African music.

Culoe De Song

The next Artist on our lineup is Culoe De Song. He’s been living music ever since his talent as a Dj and Producer was acknowledged.
Bongo Maffin’s friendly kwaito lite has gained international recognition and adoration in South Africa. The band performs everything from rap and RnB to reggae – in addition to native South African styles like mbaqanga.

Jabulani Hadebe

The next artist on our lineup is Jabulani Hadebe, known professionally as Sjava, a South African singer, rapper and actor
The next artist on our lineup is Nelz, the South African Queen of Rap and Melodies.

pH

pH, born Gift Nkuna, has been in the music industry for over a decade and has worked with massive local acts. pH has been instrumental in the careers of many high-profile South African musicians and now, it’s his time to shine.

Ami Faku

Ami Faku is one of South Africa’s fastest rising stars. Her music, which she calls “modern Afro soul,” blends soul with modern pop and traditional Afro soul sensibilities. Be it on a ballad or over a house beat, the adaptable Eastern Cape-born artist maintains all her traits and soul.