Chimurenga is proud to present a performance by Ncesh Nonxishi as part of the tour of the last released album ‘Apho Kungenje’
Join us for a live performance with Ncesh Nonxishi, Nobuhle Ashanti (keyboard), Sam Ibeh (drums), Sibusiso Matsimela (bass), Lerato Lichaba (guitar), Tumi Pheko (trumpet), Hope Hadebe (trombone), Anathi Mobo (backing vocals), and featuring poetry performance by Diana Ferrus
Thursday, 28 August 2025 from 7pm
Chimurenga Factory (157 Victoria Road, Woodstock, Cape Town)
R200 via Quicket and R250 on the night
Ncesh Nonxishi is a Johannesburg-based composer and singer-songwriter born and raised in Mdantsane and Ntabozuko in the Eastern Cape. Traversing themes of sex, friendship, power, history and the South African political landscape, her music is influenced by songs from her childhood, isiXhosa folk music, church hymns, pop, R&B and jazz.
Ncesh Nonxishi,’s debut album Apho Kungenje was released in October 2024 and is co-produced by Bokani Dyer. Featured on the album is Lindi Ngonelo, Gally Ngoveni, Siphiwe Shiburi, Lungile Kunene, Linda Tshabalala, Lebo Pangwa, Nneka Manzi and Mthunzikazi Mbungwana.
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