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Walmer artist for Jazz’Afro Sundays

Afro-soul singer Joliza Magayiyana live at the Barn this weekend


Walmer Afro-soul artist Joliza Magayiyana will perform at this weekend’s Jazz’Afro Sundays show at the Barn Theatre at the PE Opera House on October 21.
Magayiyana’s vision is to become an icon through African music and art, promoting African cultural diversity along the way.
He was still a teenager when he formed a group called Valley Gees, which released an EP titled “Umanqoba” in 2007.
He later decided to pursue his musical dream as a solo artist and released his debut EP called “Nontsokolo”.
Through his collaborations and working with other groups, Magayiyana decided to commit to his solo career and in 2013 released a follow up EP, “Skeem Sam”.
In 2015 he released his Afro-soul album “Amalungelo”, officially launching it in May 2016.
He hopes his latest offering “Ndithwale Hashe lam” will be another favourite.
Having performed throughout Nelson Mandela Bay, Magayiyana counts performing at the first Gqebera Music Festival – the brainchild of himself and his team – as one of his highlights.
2017 was a great year for this young talent, as he won the Best Newcomer Category at the Bay Area Music Awards (BAMA), and sang at the Splash Festival in April as well as the Ebubeleni Music Festival in December.
Magayiyana’s show will be at 5pm on Sunday October 21 and tickets are R70 (R50 pensioners), but seating is limited so be sure to arrive ahead of the times. Further information from Cingiwe Skosana, cingiwe.skosana@gmail.com, Nomgcobo Mkize, nomgcobomkize@gmail.com, or call 041-586- 2256.

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