Thousands of music lovers descended on Buffalo City Cricket Stadium on Sunday to attend the much-anticipated 10th anniversary of the Buyel’Ekhaya Pan African Music Show.
By 2pm traffic in and around the stadium was at a complete standstill as hordes of motorists tried to find parking amid pedestrians toting camp chairs and cooler boxes.
All roads leading to the stadium were closed off from 6am on Sunday morning till 6am on Monday.
Inside the stadium, the mood was jubilant with the show kicking off to a vibrant start featuring a line-up of local East London artists and deejays.
After sundown, top South African acts including Moonchild Sanelly, Vusi Nova, Shekhinah and Ladysmith Black Mambazo were expected to keep the crowds dancing until dawn.
Funny man Mafa Bavuma, from Mhlobo Wenene FM, was the host.
Reveller Sonwabo Gizana said the show featured on his calendar every year. “It usually rains but this year the weather is absolutely beautiful!
“All my friends are here, our cooler boxes are here and we plan to dance until morning.”
Yolanda Sibi said she had not attended in many years but looked forward to “dancing my way into January”.
“This, for me, marks the start of my festive season and I’m excited. Being here is great and the mood is good. We’re here to have fun,” she said...