17-07-2025
She's back! Lauryn Hill to headline DStv Delicious Festival at Kyalami in September
Lauryn Hill headlines with Wyclef Jean, celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, alongside South African musicians Lira, Zoë Modiga, Mandisi Dyantyis, and Joyous Celebration Rewind featuring Khaya Mthethwa.
The 12th edition at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit (20-21 September) showcases South Africa's creative DNA through diverse musical eras, genres, and cultural experiences, including local food, art, and fashion, on two stages.
The festival fuses international acts like Ziggy Marley and YG Marley with South African talent, embodying the nation's signature diversity while offering vibrant expressions of heritage during this experiential weekend.
The DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival Powered by LottoStar is back, and this year's 12th edition promises to be the most spectacular yet with Grammy Award-winning legend Lauryn Hill headlining a star-studded lineup at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on 20-21 September 2025.
The eight-time Grammy winner arrives on South African shores as part of her The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour, bringing the magic of her iconic album, selected as the Best Album of All Time by Apple Music, to local audiences.
Hill will be joined by longtime collaborator Wyclef Jean, with special appearances from Ziggy Marley and YG Marley, promising to deliver unforgettable performances of classics like Zion, Doo Wop (That Thing), and Everything Is Everything.
Leading the local charge is the triumphant return of 11-time SAMA Award-winning Afro-soul queen Lira, whose delightful fusion of afropop, R&B, and jazz will create perfect synergy with Hill's nostalgic hip-hop and soul offerings.
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Sunday's spirit-filled programming opens with South Africa's beloved gospel collective Joyous Celebration Rewind, featuring selected alumni including Idols South Africa and SABC Crown Gospel Award winner Khaya Mthethwa. The gospel energy will seamlessly transition into SAMA Award-winning and NAACP Award-nominated Mandisi Dyantyis, who brings his masterful fusion of indigenous African music and jazz idioms to the stage.
Adding to the jazz sophistication, Zoë Modiga – recipient of both Glamour's Woman of the Year: Musician Game Changer Award and Standard Bank's Young Artist Award in 2023 – will showcase her stirring, Afro-realist interpretation of jazz, creating a rich tapestry of South African musical excellence.
Beyond the Music
True to the DStv Delicious tradition, this year's festival extends far beyond the main stage performances. The Channel O Dance Stage promises eclectic entertainment, while festival-goers can indulge in vibrant expressions of local food, art, and fashion that celebrate the nation's rich cultural heritage.
'It's incredible to be back at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, and we can't wait to welcome fans to a weekend that celebrates us all through music and food as we come together during Heritage Month,' says Funeka Peppeta, marketing director of The DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival Powered by LottoStar.
While Sunday's lineup has been revealed, anticipation continues building for Saturday's main acts and the complete Channel O Dance Stage roster, which organisers promise will be announced soon.
'We're proud to announce the phenomenal artist lineup for Sunday, with Saturday's main acts and the Channel O Dance Stage lineup to be revealed soon,' Peppeta said.
'This year promises to be an unforgettable experience from the world-class music to bold culinary, art and fashion moments that reflect the rich diversity of our country and heritage.'
The festival's positioning during Heritage Month speaks to its core mission of celebrating South Africa's creative DNA its unique ability to explore intricate layers between traditional and modern, youthful and nostalgic, international and local expressions.
Ticket information and additional lineup announcements will be released soon.
