Afropunk Joburg brings together some of South Africa's top R&B musicians in 2023. Burna Boy, Miguel, Thundercat, Kaytranada, Masego, DJ Maphorisa, Solange, GoldLink, The Internet, and Sjava were some of the best acts. The event honored African music, culture, and artwork.
With his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, Burna Boy's performance was a festival high point. Hits like "Ye" and "On the Low" helped him get the crowd moving. Everyone was bobbing their heads and singing along to Miguel's deep voice and silky R&B sounds. The crowd was moving all night long to the addictive beats of Kaytranada and Thundercat.
Everyone was mesmerized by Masego's singular fusion of R&B, jazz, and hip hop, and DJ Maphorisa kept the energy up with his selection of amapiano and house music. GoldLink and The Internet brought their distinctive sound and style to the stage, while Solange's ethereal performance was a visual and audio masterpiece. Everyone in attendance was profoundly affected by Sjava's wonderful singing and moving tale. Afropunk Joburg was, in general, a celebration of African music and culture as well as a display of the top R&B artists from South Africa.