Mzansi are you ready???
Fair Play is coming to SA!
Musicians of South Africa!
The fight against corruption needs your voice.
Fair Play is landing in South Africa for the first time ever, and is on the search for an epic anti-corruption anthem to move hearts and minds.
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We’re calling on musicians aged 18–35 from around Mzansi to submit original songs that tackle corruption, inequality, and injustice head-on. This is more than a gig. This is a call to action! We call on our nation's artists to give voice to all South Africans who are gatvol with corruption. This is a breaking point, and it’s time to say Ngeke!
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Two acts will be selected to perform their anti-corruption anthems live at the Ngeke! Festival, each receiving R10,000— and a prime slot opening for major South African headliners (to be announced soon).
Ngeke! Festival will take place on December 6th at Constitution Hill in Joburg, a high-impact event where the next generation of artists will take the stage to speak truth to power at a site that has long stood as a symbol of justice and resistance.
Fair Play is more than a competition — it’s a movement. Join artists like Nasseman (Liberia), Cill Soul (Nigeria), Shanti Powa (Italy), Alesh (DR Congo), Haga Que Pase (Colombia), and Faith Mussa (Malawi) in creating music that speaks out.
What are we looking for?
Fair Play is looking for original songs/music videos that shine a light on the issues affecting South Africans and their connection to the influence of corruption. Artists should use their creativity to take on corruption in a way that feels authentic to them. Whether you are talking about state capture, discrimination, broken systems or stolen futures, we want artists to use the power of music to move people, challenge narratives, and demand change.
What can you win?
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A spot on stage at the first-ever Ngeke! Festival in South Africa.
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R10,000 per selected act to perform.
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The chance to open for some of the biggest names in South African music.
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Global exposure through Fair Play’s international network.
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Connection to artists and activists fighting corruption across continents.
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International training and coaching from music industry experts.
How to apply
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Musicians must be aged 18–35
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Submit your original song / music video that addresses corruption and injustice.
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Applications close on 1 September 2025
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Ngeke! Festival
6 DECEMBER '25 // CONHILL // JOZI
On December 6th 2025 Constitution Hill will become Ngeke! Festival, a celebration of joy and resilience in the face of the challenges of corruption.
It is a space for South Africans to come together in celebration of the everyday struggle to overcome corruption.
We will be celebrating with performances by our Fair Play winners along side some big South African names.
Entrance is free, but registration secures your entry as places are limited.
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Registations open in September
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