12/12/2024
Afrika Unite Cultural International Festival Hosts “Sunday Chill of the year” in uniting Africans.
C-tone Productions is geared towards hosting what has been coined as the “Sunday Chill of the year” with its star-studded line-up of artists from a variety of music genres at Jan Smuts Stadium on Sunday, December.
“One United Africa” is the primary purpose behind Afrika Unite Cultural International Festival (AUCIF), where the festival is a crucial initiative aimed at uniting Africans. With the country currently experiencing preventable deaths of young children due to what has been confirmed by the South African government as an illegal chemical substance found at foreign owned spaza shops, our theme of Unity remains relevant. What makes it relevant is the fact that we, as the rest of South Africans, remain against illegal immigration but call on Africans to work together with those that have entered our country legally.
The 6th Annual Afrika Unite Cultural International Festival (AUCIF) was originally planned for 27 September at the same venue, but due to the Chippa United Premier Soccer League fixture, the event was moved to a new date in December.
Event founder and Director Luzuko Khohli said the change of dates came with a number of financial challenges, “you must understand that we had already paid artist deposit fees, booked flights, accommodation and paid service providers as well. Some artists were unfortunately not available on this new date of 15 December, and this meant we had to forfeit the deposits” said Khohli. It did not end there for the organizer, changing flight and accommodation dates also came with additional fees that were not budgeted for.
Despite these challenges, Khohli has assured AUCIF fans and supporters that “we are ready to entertain our people, we have been anticipating this day with huge excitement. God is with us all the way and he rescues us from all trials and tribulations.” he said.
Meetings with the Buffalo City Security cluster have also been going well and everything is “green light” for Sunday.
Speaking about revamped line-up, event Media Manager Sinethemba Gayiza alluded that the “change of dates paved the way for the inclusion of artists like Semito, Lloyiso, Amapiano sensation Scotts Maphuma, Mlindo the Vocalist and local gospel DJ Groovie Christ”.
“We will also be having an exhibition match between Kaizer Chiefs fans led by Man-B and Orlando Pirates fans led by Qhawe” said Gayiza.
The festival is made possible through funding from the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture under the Mzansi Golden Economy program. It is in partnership with Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA).
"Our partnership with Afrika Unite highlights ECPTA’s commitment to showcasing the Eastern Cape as a hub of cultural celebration and tourism excellence. Supporting events like this creates opportunities to highlight our breathtaking destinations and promote sustainable travel while fostering community engagement and economic growth in our province." – Vuyani Dayimani, CEO, ECPTA.
“The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture sees festivals of this nature very key in discharging it’s multifaceted mandate of developing and advancing all forms of art in our Province. We are further overjoyed that we are able to partner with Afrika Unite this year in what promises to be an epic festival and display of performance art at the Afrika Unite stage. “Andile Nduna, DSRAC Communications Manager.
Tickets for the event are still available at Webtickets and Shoprite and Checkers stores including at Computicket website at R200 general. Patrons are reminded that no bottles and dangerous weapons are allowed at the venue, which opens at 12pm and the event starts at 3pm until late.
“We urge all entertainment lovers and admires of live entertainment to come watch Dumza Maswana, Nkosazana Daughter, Jaziel Brothers, Nathi Mankayi, Lloyiso, ScottsMaphuma and to dance to the religious grooves of Groovie Christ at this years AUCIF, deemed Sunday Chill of the year” said Khohli.
