With a focus on traditional or contemporary music, music festivals in Africa are now numerous, and every music lover, no matter their favorite genre, can find something to enjoy. Moreover, these events are sometimes also an opportunity to discover and feel the rhythm of local life
Here are the 5 music festivals in Africa that you must not miss
Onomo Summer Fest | Casablanca, Maroc
Every year, the Onomo Summer Fest makes Casablanca resonate with the sounds of the continent! An eclectic lineup featuring afro-pop, hip-hop, amapiano, with artists from Morocco as well as from all over the continent: South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and also from Europe.
In partnership with Spotify, the festival is also a celebration of the continent’s art, cuisine, and fashion, featuring pop-ups and live artistic performances, as well as a schedule of creative talks.
An unmissable event for all the curious and passionate people of Casablanca!
We love the Onomo Summer Fest because…
It is one of the first festivals that celebrates the diversity of Afro culture and music in Morocco!
Date: every year in July
Location: Onomo Casablanca City Center
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Afrofuture | Accra, Ghana / Cape Town, South Africa
Afrofuture is a celebration of culture: there you can enjoy local dishes as well as those from all over the continent, discover Ghanaian culture and that of other countries on the continent, and especially feel the rhythms of afrobeat and afropop. Afrofuture is a great celebration of diversity, as we love it, bringing together various personalities from across the continent and beyond
We love Afrofuture festival because…
It is a moment of sharing and discovery where everyone is free to express themselves without restraint.
Date: every year in December/January
Book your hotel in Cape Town for the Afro Vibes Party by Afrofuture – January 3 2025
Cape Town international Jazz festival | Cape Town – Afrique du Sud
The fourth largest jazz festival in the world, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival attracts jazz lovers and fans of excellent music from all corners of the globe. The festival features internationally renowned artists. ‘The largest gathering in Africa’ also showcases local artists with incredible talent.
We love Cape Town international Jazz festival because…
Its lineup includes nearly 40 jazz artists to discover or rediscover, along with the vibrant atmosphere of the city of Cape Town.
Date : every year in March/April
Location : Cape Town International Convention Centre
Mawazine | Rabat – Maroc
The Mawazine Festival is for all music enthusiasts and is a celebration of all music and sounds. French variety, Arabic music, pop, afrobeat, rap, electro, reggaeton… are just a few examples of the musical styles featured on the 6 stages dedicated to the event
We love Mawazine festival because….
Of its eclectic lineup allows everyone to find something they enjoy and discover sounds from elsewhere
Date : every year in May/June
Location : Rabat and Salé
Nyege Nyege | Kampala – Uganda
Nyege Nyege is THE underground festival par excellence, aimed at promoting the continent’s electronic music, and surely one of the most innovative. The surprising cocktail of sounds that can be heard during the festival instantly inspires the urge to move and enjoy as much as possible this timeless moment, which has featured over 200 artists in previous editions
We love Nyege Nyege for …
For its vibrant atmosphere where partying makes perfect sense, and undoubtedly for the African underground music that is of impeccable quality.
Date : every year in November
Location: Nile source, Jinja
