Festival set to showcase the best of African hip-hop
For nearly two decades, the Back to the City Festival in Johannesburg has reigned as a major event for African hip-hop and 2025 promises to be no different.
With the theme Power in Numbers, the 11 October event unites 100 music artists, 20 DJs, 40 graffiti artists and 8 producers in a celebration of creativity.
From international headliner Lupe Fiasco to homegrown heavyweights Cassper Nyovest, A-Reece, Emtee, Kwesta and Big Zulu, the line-up spans generations and styles. Beyond the stages, fans can dive into MC and DJ battles, street basketball, skating and live graffiti sessions or explore more than 100 fashion and food stalls.