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AFest 2018 line-up announced

AfricaCom’s official networking event returns and its bigger this year.

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09/05/2018
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Powered by Deezer and UMG Live, AFest is AfricaCom’s official stellar networking event, and will bring 1000s of industry leaders together in one of Cape Town’s hottest venues – Shimmy Beach Club at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town – on Tuesday, 13 November 2018.

AFest, now in its third year, is always a popular event on the AfricaCom agenda. 2018 will be even more so with the announcement of a partnership with Internet-based music streaming service, Deezer. All AFest ticket holders will now be eligible for a 3-month subscription to Deezer, activated when attending AFest (entry costs $40/ticket). Ticket holders will be able to experience Deezer’s innovative leading functionality, including the extensive local catalogue, data optimisation, offline features, the signature FLOW feature and content curation for Africa.

Gillian Ezra, Head of African Operations for Deezer commented, “The partnership between AFEST and Deezer works so well.  As the streaming service with the largest footprint on the African continent, it makes perfect sense to partner with this incredible event and the AfricaCom event overall.  We look forward to a great night with fantastic artists”.

In the wake of last year’s AFest headliners – AKA, Black Motion and Mr Silk – along with celebrating AfricaCom’s 21st show and now with a turbo boost Powered by Deezer and UMG Live, AFest 2018 is set to make a splash.  The phenomenal line-up will include TRESOR, The Muses and Swing City, with more acts to be announced.


See Also: AfricaCom 2018 – Telcos creating value in new, unprecedented ways


AFest Powered by Deezer and UMG Live distils the AfricaCom experience with sponsorship and hospitality opportunities. This includes a VIP Experience with branding opportunities on a luxurious VIP deck; hosting clients at a choice of private areas like the Jameson Bar, an Absolute Deck, or at a scenic outside lounge suitable for larger parties; or booking a VIP Lounge with seating for up to 10 guests, with views of the stage and private beach.

AfricaCom is the place to shape Africa’s digital future. It’s the most influential tech and telecoms event on the continent, making this the best place to meet innovators driving Africa’s digital transformation. As a premiere networking event, it pools cutting edge innovators in African telecoms and technology, bringing together 14,000 attendees, 450 speakers and 400 exhibitors.

Delegate passes at AfricaCom include access to AFest.  If not attending as a delegate, then AFesters will need to register for AfricaCom as a free visitor and then purchase a ticket at a cost of  $40. Please register for AFest here.


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