South Africa’s Zee Nation Fest grows footprint as Women’s Day cultural showcase
The festival also sits among a growing roster of South African artists developing recurring live properties around their own name, brand, and audiences
News By Tochi Louis | 25 August 2026
With its return to Johannesburg earlier this month, DJ Zinhle’s Zee Nation Fest has described itself as “one of the biggest Women’s Day celebrations in South Africa”, as the country’s festivals increasingly align their brand identity with public holidays.
The festival returned to Johannesburg’s Nasrec Expo Centre on August 9 for its third edition, planned to coincide with the holiday. The day-to-night event brought together artists including Professor, DJ Tira, Oskido, Kamo Mphela, Masterpiece and Pcee alongside…