# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Thandiswa and Friends: Sankofa Heritage Fest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join the legendary Thandiswa Mazwai as she launches the Sankofa Heritage Festival - a powerful celebration marking her 30-year musical journey and her 50th birthday.

Known as South Africa's fearless rebel singer and a multi-award-winning artist, Thandiswa will take audiences on a journey through her musical evolution, reflecting on her rich legacy that has shaped contemporary South African music. This one-of-a-kind performance blends traditional elements with modern artistry and features a uniquely curated lineup of special guests.

The Sankofa Heritage Festival is dedicated to preserving and celebrating indigenous African music, showcasing forms that are often underrepresented in mainstream spaces. Each performance echoes ancestral rhythms, bridging the past, present, and future of African sound. This event marks the beginning of what promises to become an annual African cultural celebration, devoted to honouring heritage and unity through music.

Full line up to be announced. 

Tickets at computicket - https://computicket.com/event/sankofa-fest-ft-thandiswa-and-friends/7352993

With support from Mzansi Golden Economy, Dept of Sports Arts and Culture.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brakpan/thandiswa-and-friends-sankofa-heritage-fest/200029287848837
- **Event Categories**: festivals, live-music, sports, music, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 869

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Brakpan
- **state**: GT
- **country**: South Africa
- **location**: Carnival City - Big Top Arena
- **lat**: -26.258616358632
- **long**: 28.315252889436
- **full address**: Carnival City - Big Top Arena, Big Top Arena, Brakpan, 1541, South Africa

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Thandiswa and Friends: Sankofa Heritage Fest being held?
  - **A:** Thandiswa and Friends: Sankofa Heritage Fest takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Carnival City - Big Top Arena, Big Top Arena, Brakpan, 1541, South Africa.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Thandiswa and Friends: Sankofa Heritage Fest?
  - **A:** Thandiswa and Friends: Sankofa Heritage Fest is organized by Thandiswa Mazwai.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Thandiswa and Friends: Sankofa Heritage Fest is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brakpan, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 860+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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