# AFROTRAX festival in South Africa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/afrotrax-festival-in-south-africa
> Updated: 2026-08-19T10:35:51.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Moroccan-American rapper French Montana is scheduled to headline the inaugural AFROTRAX festival series in South Africa in December 2026. The event is organized by AFROTRAX in partnership with PLAYY Music and is intended to celebrate African music, culture, and fashion.

The festival series begins on 4 December in Cape Town at The Ostrich Farm, followed by a performance on 5 December at The Canvas in Johannesburg. While initial announcements focused on the headliner and the partnership, subsequent details revealed a lineup of South African hip-hop artists, including Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, YoungstaCPT, 25K, Blxckie, Kabza De Small, Lucasraps, and Teddy Tumi. Organizers stated that the platform aims to connect audiences with influential global artists while providing a broader celebration of African lifestyle through food, DJs, and hospitality offerings.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: French Montana to headline AFROTRAX festival in South Africa

French Montana will headline the inaugural AFROTRAX festival series in Cape Town and Johannesburg in December 2026, featuring a lineup of major South African hip-hop artists.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-montana-to-headline-afrotrax-festival-in-south-africa

### 2026-08-05: French Montana to headline two South African concerts in December

French Montana will headline AFROTRAX shows in Cape Town (Dec 4) and Johannesburg (Dec 5), with local acts and VIP packages sold via PLAYY Music.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-montana-to-headline-two-south-african-concerts-in-december

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