Malibongwe Arts Festival is very pleased to present
Tribute To Women
Sunday 24 August 2025 – Marks Park, Emmarentia, Jozi
featuring Thandiswa Mazwai, Makhadzi, Ami Faku, Keisha White,
Mi Casa, Lloyiso, The Soil, Mia… and more
Tribute To Women 2025 Brings Together Iconic Voices For Women’s Month
featuring Thandiswa Mazwai, Ami Faku, Makhadzi, Keisha White, Mi Casa, Lloyiso, The Soil… and more
Johannesburg, Friday, 1 August 2025 – This Women’s Month, Malibongwe Arts Festival: Tribute To Women 2025 returns as one of South Africa’s most powerful celebrations of music and womanhood, uniting legendary voices, international talent, and audiences from across the country for a day of soul, rhythm, and inspiration.
Set against the scenic backdrop of Mark’s Park in Emmarentia on Sunday, 24 August 2025, the festival offers a full-day experience from 9am to 6pm, inviting music lovers of all ages to witness performances that embody the strength, artistry, and diversity of women.
This year’s line-up reads like a roll call of excellence. Thandiswa Mazwai, the voice of a generation, will bring her unrivalled fusion of African soul and activism to the stage. Ami Faku, with her ethereal sound and chart-topping hits, is set to serenade the crowd. Makhadzi, the queen of Limpopo dance music, will bring her infectious energy, while The Soil will deliver their iconic a cappella harmonies. Joining them are Lloyiso, whose soaring vocals are making global waves, and Mi Casa, with their signature blend of soulful house and jazz. Adding a global touch, UK soul sensation Keisha White will perform her timeless hits, making this year’s festival a truly international celebration of women in music.
The 2025 edition carries a renewed sense of purpose following the recent appointment of Dr. Criselda Kananda as the festival’s official Ambassador and Chairperson of the newly launched Malibongwe Arts Festival Foundation. Her involvement signals a commitment to elevating the festival beyond entertainment into a force for social impact, creating opportunities for women in arts and culture and amplifying the voices that shape our society.
From the first note to the last encore, Tribute To Women 2025 will be a day of dance, reflection, and celebration: a reminder that when women take centre stage, the world listens. Families, friends, and fans are encouraged to buy tickets now to avoid disappointment.
Tickets are now live via Webtickets, and this is one calendar event not to miss.
Please note:
– Children under 5 enter FREE.
– Weapons and illegal substances are strictly prohibited
– Strictly no hard cooler boxes. Soft picnic baskets with food will be allowed.
– No alcohol or liquids allowed.
– Camp chairs and picnic blankets are allowed. Tables are NOT allowed.
– No Gazebos
– No Pass Outs while the show is in progress.
– No refunds.
Gates 9 am. The event ends at 6 pm.
Connect with Tribute To Women concert:
Facebook: @tribute.to.women
Instagram: @tribute.to.women.festival
TikTok: @tribute.to.women
Website: www.tributetowomen.co.za
Malibongwe Arts Festival Appoints Dr. Criselda Kananda as Ambassador and Launches Foundation to Empower Women in Arts and Culture
Dr. Criselda Kananda Leads Malibongwe Arts Festival’s Cultural Mission for Women’s Empowerment
Johannesburg, Friday, 27 June 2025 – In a world where representation is often symbolic, the Malibongwe Arts Festival has always been a living, breathing reminder that celebration must be matched with substance. The Tribute To Women concert, long known for its soulful homage to feminine excellence, has entered a bold new chapter, one underscored by vision, resilience, and transformative purpose. At its centre stands Dr. Criselda Kananda.
A broadcaster, global health advocate, former presidential appointee, and social entrepreneur, Dr. Kananda has today been named the official Ambassador of the Tribute To Women concert and the newly appointed Chairperson of the Malibongwe Arts Festival Foundatio – the festival’s newly launched social impact arm.
It’s a poignant alignment. For years, Dr. Kananda has dedicated her life to building platforms for women’s advancement across sectors, from health and education to media, leadership and beyond. Her lived experience as a health and wellness champion, including over a decade on South African airwaves simplifying health for the masses, makes her a fitting steward for a festival that exists to celebrate and empower.
“The Malibongwe Arts Festival Foundation represents more than a single event,” Dr. Kananda emphasizes. “It’s about creating a lasting legacy. Our mission is to empower women—particularly in the arts and culture sectors—by providing them with essential skills, visibility, and resources to succeed. Moreover, it’s about recognizing that our stories, voices, and talents hold the potential to transform the world.
The Foundation, established this year under Dr. Kananda’s leadership, aims to cultivate development opportunities for women in marginalised communities. Through education, entrepreneurship training, cultural upliftment and partnerships with government and private sector, it seeks to catalyse both social cohesion and economic growth.
With the Foundation’s formation now official, Tribute To Women 2025 carries a renewed sense of purpose. This year’s edition – set for Sunday, 24 August 2025, at Mark’s Park in Emmarentia – will spotlight not only musical brilliance but the potential of art as a tool for transformation.
Joe Chakela, the Festival Director for Tribute to Women, had this to say about this development: “For Dr. Kananda, who’s life has been a testament to the pursuit of wellness, justice and representation, this new chapter is a calling. This platform allows us to bridge celebration and impact. That’s what makes it special.”
🎟️ Tickets are now officially available via Webtickets. The event promises an unforgettable day under Johannesburg skies – rich with rhythm, soul and purpose. Full lineup and lifestyle activations to be announced soon.
Connect with Tribute To Women concert:
Facebook: @tribute.to.women
Instagram: @tribute.to.women.festival
Website: www.tributetowomen.co.za
Connect with Criselda Kananda:
X: @positivegp
Instagram: @positivegp
TikTok: @positivegp
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