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K.O, real name, Ntokozo Mdluli will headline the ‘Sounds from Africa stage’
on Friday,19 March 2016 at the South by Southwest Festival, which takes
place annually, in Texas.
South by Southwest (SXSW) is an annual eleven-day film & interactive media
conference as well as one of the largest music festivals of its kind, which
takes place mid-March in Austin, Texas, United States. It was started in
1987, and has continued to grow in both scope and size each year. Previous
acts, such as, Cypress Hill, Erykah Badu, Foo Fighters, Ice, Cube, J. Cole,
Metallica, Patti Smith, Snoop Dog, Smokey Robinson & Willie Nelson to name a
few, have graced the stages of this iconic festival. This year will see the
festival celebrating 29 years in existence.
Not only will K.O be the only South African artist headlining the ‘Sounds
From Africa’ stage but it is the first time for an S.A artist, to be booked
by the SXSW event organizers, ever! A feat and breakthrough for the South
African music scene.
“Being tasked with representing your country on such a huge platform is in
fact a tall order, but as an artist who’s waited all his life for such a
momentous opportunity I’m determined and know i will excel on that stage!
This is literally a launching phase for my brand and SA Hiphop in the US and
the idea is to make an indelible mark for us to be able solidify our
presence that side” says K.O
