Johannesburg, South Africa; The countdown has begun! In just 10 days, the Lesedi stage at Joburg Theatre will host a spectacular two-day celebration of South African creativity, spirit, and style a cultural explosion that promises to captivate, inspire and electrify.
This November, the heartbeat of African artistry will resonate through the Joburg Theatre as The Echo of Royalty unfolds a two-day celebration of sound, spirit, and storytelling led by visionary artist Teboho Montse, known for his two powerful musical personas: Pepsin and Mkhanyakude.
The experience begins on Saturday, 29 November 2025, with a vibrant Showcase Night featuring a stellar lineup of Maximum Stylez Records artists a label renowned for nurturing raw African talent and blending contemporary sound with deep cultural roots.
Audiences can expect captivating performances from Momo Dread, Sfs 5Star, Anela Jahmena,Dezry Kay, Minora, Malachi, Bizzcuit, Shazz RSA, Biggle DiMera and HazeyK setting the stage for an unforgettable weekend of artistry.
Sunday’s showcase also features Ntunja and Mgoma, who will be supporting and opening for Mkhanyakude while Momo Dread and Sfs 5Star bring their signature energy and lyrical mastery as openers for Pepsin on the main event with special feature appearances from Gee Mo, Reign Afrika, Zama Sunshine, NthabiSoul, Dezry Kay, Pczar, LeePearl and Red I Scorch
The main spectacle takes place on Sunday, 30 November 2025, when audiences will witness the powerful dual performance of Pepsin and Mkhanyakude, two personas of Teboho Montse, each offering a distinct yet interconnected vision of African identity and musical excellence.
Pepsin brings the fire; a dance hall powerhouse whose music pulses with ragga rhythms, conscious lyricism, and social truth. Mkhanyakude brings the soul; a theatrical, ritual-infused journey into ancestral wisdom, spirituality, and African heritage.
The Echo of Royalty is a cultural explosion a fusion of rhythm, ritual, and storytelling that ignites the senses. It’s a celebration of identity, resilience, and transformation, brought to life through music, fashion, theatre, and design. It’s a space where creativity knows no bounds a gathering of dreamers, thinkers, and innovators united by a shared love for African expression and artistry.
