American rapper Ty Dolla $ign, as well as British singer-songwriter and rapper KWN, are heading to South Africa as WAV Festival returns for its sophomore edition.
Founded by Africa Creative Agency (ACA), the musical event is set to take place in Cape Town on Saturday, 2 January 2027, before making its Pretoria debut at SunBet Arena on Sunday, 3 January 2027
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Tickets officially go on sale on 6 October 2026 via Howler and Webtickets, with fans able to sign up now for pre-sale access and be among the first to secure tickets for WAV 2027.
Ty Dolla $ign and KWN head to South Africa
With a catalogue that spans R&B, hip-hop and pop, and collaborations with some of the biggest names in music, Ty Dolla $ign has established himself as one of contemporary R&B’s most recognisable voices.
Joining him is British R&B artist KWN, whose emotionally charged sound and distinctive approach to the genre have quickly made her one of the UK’s most exciting new voices.
Together, their performances set the tone for WAV 2027, a festival that celebrates where R&B comes from while making room for where it is going next.
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More about the WAV Festival
More than a music festival, WAV, which has partnered with Bernini, sits at the intersection of music, culture, fashion and connection, bringing global sounds into conversation with African creativity and perspective. The festival is rooted in the timeless spirit of R&B while offering a contemporary experience shaped by the cities and communities it enters.
Following its debut in Cape Town in 2026, WAV will now expand its footprint to Pretoria, giving audiences across South Africa two opportunities to experience the festival across one weekend.
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