Doja Cat will headline the 2026 Move Afrika Tour, an event presented by Global Citizen in partnership with pgLang. The tour will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, and Pretoria, South Africa, in March 2026.

Doja Cat, born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, is a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter. The 2026 Move Afrika Tour will mark her first visit to Africa. Her fans from the continent will be expecting much from her when she visits.

Move Afrika is a touring initiative launched by Global Citizen to help build a pan-African touring circuit. Move Afrika is designed to attract global artists to African cities. The tour will promote investment and job opportunities in the country.

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The 2026 edition will begin in Kigali on 17 March 2026 at BK Arena and continue in Pretoria on 20 March 2026 at SunBet Arena. Ticket sales will be through www.moveAfrika.org, including presales and general public releases.

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Doja Cat has publicly expressed pride in headlining Move Afrika.

“From my South African roots straight to the world stage, we’re bringing energy, purpose, and real change to Move Afrika in Kigali and Pretoria. This isn’t just a tour, it’s a movement that creates jobs and opportunities that last,” said Doja Cat. “I’m proud to be part of something that celebrates Africa’s creativity, invests in its future, and shows the world that Africa isn’t coming, it’s already here.”

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She emphasized that African creativity shapes global culture and deserves stronger global platforms. Global Citizen co-founder and chief executive Hugh Evans welcomed Doja Cat’s participation as part of the tour’s growth.

In 2026, Move Afrika will continue campaigns focused on strengthening health systems and expanding access to primary healthcare services.

Mandisa Radebe, known as DBN Gogo, is preparing a 24-hour nonstop DJ set. She plans to perform at midnight on Saturday, April 4, through to midnight on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

She has broken into the mainstream with her single Khuza Gogo. Since then, she has performed on major stages around the world, building a loyal fan base. She has been able to show her musical skills.

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DBN Gogo has described the event as a personal challenge and a celebration of South African dance music. She wants to push her limits while shining a spotlight on amapiano. Marathon DJ sets require careful planning,  focus, and physical endurance

Important event timing:

• Doors open: Friday, 03 April 2026 at 22:00
• DJ set begins: Saturday, 04 April 2026 at 00:00 (midnight)
• DJ set ends: Sunday, 05 April 2026 at 00:00 (midnight)

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The event has already sparked excitement across social media. Fans have praised her boldness and expressed pride in seeing a woman take on such an ambitious challenge in a male dominated space. Many see the attempt as a breakthrough moment for female DJs in South Africa.

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There will be guest appearances from fellow DJs and artists. These collaborations offer fresh sounds throughout the marathon session. Still, DBN Gogo carries the main responsibility for the whole event.

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If she completes the full 24 hours, DBN Gogo will reinforce South Africa’s reputation as a powerhouse in global dance music.

South African singer Tyla has been cleared of liability in the royalty lawsuit connected to her global hit Water, closing a legal dispute that followed the song’s commercial success and raised questions about credit and compensation behind the record.

The case was originally filed by two contributors who argued they were not properly credited as producers and were denied a fuller share of royalties tied to the master recording. While they were listed as co-writers, the plaintiffs claimed their role in shaping the final track extended beyond songwriting and should have been recognised at a higher production level, which carries greater financial participation. The lawsuit drew attention because Water had already become a chart fixture, a streaming heavyweight and a Grammy-winning record by the time the complaint surfaced, increasing the financial stakes for everyone involved.

Tyla – Instagram

In early February 2026, the plaintiffs voluntarily withdrew their claims against Tyla. Court filings confirmed she was removed from the complaint without a settlement payment or admission of wrongdoing. Her label was also cleared. The withdrawal effectively ends her involvement in the dispute and removes the risk that her signature hit could become entangled in a prolonged legal battle over ownership and royalties.

Industry observers note that cases like this are less about public controversy and more about how modern pop production works. Songs often pass through multiple studios, writers and producers before release. Credits can become contested when a record exceeds expectations and its long-term revenue becomes clearer. Water became a major commercial hit, dominating dance challenges, radio rotations and international playlists. That scale of success can magnify contractual disagreements.

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For Tyla, the dismissal matters for her public image as well as finances. She is still in the early phase of a global career, and Water serves as her introduction to mainstream audiences outside Southern Africa. Any lingering legal uncertainty around the track could have complicated licensing, sync deals and future negotiations tied to her catalogue. With the claims against her dropped, the song remains fully usable as a key part of her catalogue and live performances.

The dispute also underlines how fast emerging artists can find themselves handling complex legal issues once a breakout hit arrives. Contracts signed during early sessions are often written before anyone expects a record to cross borders or win major awards. When it does, contributors may reassess whether those agreements reflect the revenue the song generates. Music lawyers say the lesson is not that disputes are inevitable, but that documentation and clarity at the start of a project are becoming as important as the creative process itself.

Tyla – Instagram

Tyla has not made an extended public statement about the withdrawal, and her team has largely treated the development as a procedural resolution rather than a public celebration. Her recent focus has remained on performances, new releases and growth in international markets. With the legal distraction removed, attention returns to the question that mattered before the lawsuit surfaced: how she follows a debut hit that expanded international attention toward African pop.

The end of the case does not erase the broader conversation it triggered about credits, royalties and the uncredited work behind pop production. It does, however, close a chapter that could have overshadowed a major moment in her career. For now, Water returns to being what listeners always experienced it as, a record that achieved international success without ongoing legal disputes.