From Gqom royalty to Zenji Flava pioneers — FuTopia 2026’s first wave is a pan-African sonic revolution.
The wait is over. Meet the first wave of artists set to perform at FuTopia 2026 - visionaries from across Africa and beyond. From South African Gqom to hypnotic Zenji Flava, our stage welcomes the future of sound.
First confirmed artists:
DJ LAG (South Africa) – The “Gqom King” who globalized Durban’s percussive sound.
Vania Ice (Burundi) – Afro-pop, dance & spoken word from a rising East African powerhouse.
Midimu Collective (Tanzania) – Afro-House redefined, named after a Makonde coming-of-age ceremony.
BABA KASH & THE BAND (Tanzania) – From Bongo Flava to Singeli, now leading his own band.
Brainboy and Tarazouk Band (Zanzibar) – Taarab, Kidumbaki & modern Zenji Flava fusion.
Rody Joh (Tanzania) – Deep, tribal-infused Afro-House journeys.
Ngoma World (Zanzibar) – Ritual rhythm, acrobatics & immersive theatre.
Sauti Marley (Tanzania) – Afro-fusion storytelling with soulful African rhythms.
More artists coming soon. FuTopia 2026 - where heritage meets the future.