New artists added to African Music concert line-up

With just under 18 days left, planning is well underway. From showcasing 20 of the biggest African headline acts, the festival promises festivities and celebrations at this 10-hour concert. Doors open at 5pm with the first act on stage at 6pm. African merchandise, food and drink will be sold on site to add to the festival feel.

The African Music Concert 2015 will feature African royalty Wizkid, AKA, Davido and KO, Nigeria giants Flavour and Burna Boy, SA's own Bucie and Uhuru, leaders of the new school Da Les, Emmy Gee, Runtown. Producer extraordinaire Anatii will also be a headline act. The world-renowned Soweto Gospel Choir will add the twist to the line-up singing with Darey, the first Project Fame Africa Winner in SA; while the super fly female talents Dama Do Bling, Vanessa Madee and Victoria Kimani are ready to show the guys that they rule.

South Africa's T'bo Touch will MC alongside Nigeria's music industry pioneer and Beat FM host Olisa Odibua. Official DJs for the concert include DJ Spinall and Metro FM's DJ Jawz.

Uniting all Africans

This inaugural concert, which was created in honour of uniting all Africans will take place in Joburg and will move to different countries across the globe over the next five years.

Tickets on sale now at Computicket, priced at:

• General Access: R350
  
• Golden: R450
  
• VIP packages: R1800 (Access to VIP Hospitality Suite from 6pm till close; sumptuous finger fork buffet menu; six complimentary drinks at the bar (wine, beer, soft drinks, ciders, and water; service from VIP expert staff; special access to the after party with the stars)
  
• VVIP: R3000 (Access to VVIP Hospitality Suite from 6pm till close; two-course meal; free VVIP parking; complimentary premium bar all night; VIP access to the after party with the stars; personal service from VVIP butler)