Alfred Adriaan

Alfred Adriaan

Based: Johannesburg.

Alfred Julian Adriaan is a young comedian flying up the ranks in the SA comedy scene with two consecutive South African comics’ choice nominations under his belt in the best New Comedian & best Intermediate comedian categories. This is significant considering he has only been on the comedy scene for the last 3 years. This dynamic highly energetic young comedian has also tried his hand at acting where he recently played the lead role in the Afrikaans Kyknet movie named Hospitaal op horing. He has also played lead character in an online viral campaign for Nokia/Microsoft.

Nissan South Africa recognized his increasing popularity and asked him to be part of their Nissan Magic corporate social responsibility campaign to bring awareness and help with the everyday needs of less fortunate South Africans.

He has a corporate background in brand management and corporate communications which gives him insight into what the corporate environment needs and wants for their corporate events and conferences.

Alfred has proven himself to be a versatile performer and mc with the ability of reading a crowd and delivering what the audience likes within the client/event managers expectations and requirements.

His comedy is based on his life growing up in the rural EC (HE is from a town called Hankey, NO really) with hilarious stories that range from Public School education to his complicated relationships with the fairer sex.

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    AKA

    AKA

    Based: Johannesburg.

    AKA is a South African mainstream rap artist. The rapper rose to fame after having joined a group with his two school mates. The rap group arose in 2002 and managed to garner a large number of successes; having entered South Africa’s music chart with a series of different released singles.

    Following the groups split, AKA decided to focus on working behind the scenes. AKA took some time for himself to learn the ins and outs of engineering. The rapper then proceeded to create his very own production company in 2007.

    After some time producing, AKA sought to pursue his own solo rap career. After his debut album garnered a huge level of success within his country he became a sort of poster child for South African Rap. He went on to receive various prestigious awards, the most prestigious of all having been the “Male Artist of the Year Award” at the South African Music Awards. (SAMA). After much success AKA dubbed the name, “Prince of South African Rap.”

    Adding to his list of achievements AKA has also had the privilege of opening up for Kanye West, Big Sean, Snoop Dogg, and Kendrick Lamar.

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      AfroChic

      AfroChic

      Based:  Johannesburg. 

      If it’s the wow you’re after, booking this Afro-Jazz, Afro-Chic Cocktail Duo will certainly provide you with a night to remember!
      AfroChic is a fresh new team for the corporate and events market.
      Catering to all the music tastes of the guests. Rike and Jimmy are an interactive masterpiece.
      The organic sounds of Africa, form the rhythm to the commercial tones of Jazz, together they play all the familiar favourite hit songs.
      Performed in their unique style – that is AFROCHIC.

      Jimmy is one of our premier performers. A well know DJ, Drummer and entertainer.
      His engaging personality and superb drumming has made him a popular choice in recent years.

      Rike started her music education at age six, playing the piano and later the oboe and performed in various youth orchestras during her school years. At the age of nineteen she was introduced to the alto saxophone and decided to make it her main instrument.
      Her repertoire ranges from classical to pop and jazz, Rike performs a variety of styles of music to create atmosphere and ambiance to suit the event. She often roves around guests whilst performing light background music.

       

       

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        Afro Divas

        Afro Divas

        Based: Durban.

        Afro Divas is a female group composed of four vocalists: Yolanda Cenge, JamyLee Simons, Khutala Cenge and Ntombi Cenge.

        The Afro Divas is one of the most exciting and versatile groups in Kwa-Zulu Natal and it features strong lead vocals and fabulous harmonies.

        Afro Divas have performed in Dubai International Jazz Festival and other Corporate Functions in South Africa. They have performed in Scotland at the 2014 Common Wealth Games in Glasgow and in Tanzania for a South African Day.

        They have shared a stage with Hugh Masekela, Phuzekhemisi, Mahotella Queens, Freshly Ground, Rod Stewart and MiCasa. The Afro divas have also worked with Vicky Sampson as backing vocalists.

        The trio has been selected as a group that will represent Kwa-Zulu Natal for a South African arts and Development Agency sponsored by the Department of Arts and Culture, the National Lottery and 999 Music. Afro Divas have also released a single CD titled “Africa Unite”.

        They perform for various functions such as Jazz festivals, corporate functions and team building events.

        Their Music Genre consists of African Jazz, Afro Pop, Pop music, contemporary and Afro Soul Music.

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          African Jazz Pioneers

          African Jazz Pioneers

          Based: Johannesburg.

          In the early 1950’s Bra Ntemi and his Alexandra All Star band hit the cutting edge of South Africa’s music scene, blending American big band sound with traditional Majuba tempo’s and Marabi influences.
          They enjoyed enormous success and had a huge following in those days. Sadly, all this came to an end in the late sixties with the demolition of Sophiatown, when big bands went out of fashion.

          There are few bands in South Africa that do the big band sound more infectiously and with more accomplishment and just plain love for the genre than the African Jazz Pioneers. With their wonderful happy music that celebrates life, the African Jazz Pioneers will make your head spin with joy.

          International fame came soon after their first overseas tour as part of the Casa conference in Amsterdam in 1987. After the easing of the boycott in 1990, the African Jazz Pioneers were among the first to travel all over the world and perform at festivals in France, Japan, Switzerland, England, Spain, Germany, Sweden and Holland. During these years they shared the stage with the likes of Youssou N’Dour, Quincey Jones, Gilberto Gil, Nina Simone and Chick Corea, to name but a few.
          Their music has been released in more countries than can be named here.

          Since that first performance in Alexandra, African Jazz Pioneers have evolved to a point where their invigorating concerts have become famous at venues throughout the country and neighboring states. The band reaches everyone, from high society to liberation movements and political rallies, including the honour of performing several times for out country’s first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela.

          The African Jazz Pioneers are:

          • Albert Kumalo – bandleader, guitar
          • Brahms Hlabatau – tenor sax
          • Sello Mnayaka – alto sax
          • Mpho Sithole – alto sax
          • Levy Kgasi – trumpet
          • Thabang Ramagofu – trumpet
          • Phillix Tau – bass
          • Madoda Gxabeka – keyboards
          • Aron Manana – Drums
          • Khanya Ceza – vocals.

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