DJ Tira

Afro House

HEADLINER

DJ Tira, born Mthokozisi Khathi, is a DJ, producer, and label head from Durban, South Africa who has shaped South African dance music since the late 1990s. A central figure in Durban kwaito and a pioneer of gqom, he helped push the township sound outward into afro house and amapiano. He founded the Afrotainment label, building a roster that carried Durban's sound to national and international stages. His catalog spans club anthems and collaborations with a wide range of South African artists. He has toured internationally as a standard-bearer for gqom and Durban club music. Decades in, he remains one of the most recognizable names bridging gqom, kwaito, and afro house for a global audience.

Meedy

Afro House

Hameed, known professionally as Meedy, is a New York City-based DJ, producer, and founder of the Afro-electronic label and event series DESCENDANTS. Born in Queens to Afghan refugees, his musical foundation began with playing the tabla before he transitioned into electronic music production. He specializes in Afro house, Afro tech, and 3-step, blending deep, culturally inspired rhythms with driving club energy. Meedy has shared stages with prominent artists like Caiiro, Shimza, and MöRDA, and has performed at renowned venues including Fabric in London, Club Space in Miami, and the Knockdown Center. His recent activity includes hosting international DESCENDANTS showcases across Johannesburg, Amsterdam, and Nairobi, alongside a guest takeover on Soulection Radio and the release of his 2024 single "Rotator." As a curator and artist, his sound bridges global diasporic grooves with immersive, community-driven dancefloor experiences.

Danni Gato

Afro House

Danni Gato is a DJ and producer from Faro, Portugal whose sound draws on his Cape Verdean heritage and the traditions of morna and coladera. He works primarily in afro house and afro tech, folding kuduro energy and Lusophone warmth into peak-time club sets. His releases, including tracks such as Xaguada and Gratitude, have circulated across the global afro house scene, with several singles earning Gold and Platinum certifications in Portugal. He is booked internationally, with sets across Ibiza, Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Dubai, and a UK headline date at Ministry of Sound in London. Signed to Sony, he has become a steady presence in the Lusophone afro tech movement. His live sets lean on driving percussion and soulful vocal motifs.

Pizzi

Afro House

Based in New York City, Haitian-American artist Pizzi is a producer and DJ specializing in global electronic music with a focus on Afro House. He gained early industry recognition as part of the production duo Mysto and Pizzi before pivoting his sound to explore Afro-diasporic rhythms, including Amapiano, Gqom, and Batida. As a resident DJ for the Descendants Afro Experience, he has performed at venues such as the Knockdown Center and Flash, sharing stages with artists like Caiiro and Mörda. His recent work, including tracks like Shangri La and Cymatico, highlights a transition toward fusing organic elements with analog synthesis. Pizzi remains a dedicated figure in the Afro Electronic scene, consistently bridging his Haitian heritage with contemporary club sounds.

Val Fleury

House

Val Fleury is a Liberian-born DJ and creative connoisseur, now based in Los Angeles, celebrated for her energetic Afrowarehouse sets that merge house and techno with her West African heritage. She performs globally from Coachella to Berlin, curates under-represented artists, and has released tracks like “Intuition,” “Mami Wata,” “Statues,” and “Paradise” with over 700,000 streams across her catalog. Her music is championed by outlets like AfroPunk, NYLON, and Liaison Artists, and she’s played alongside artists like Honey Dijon, Diplo, and DJ Tennis.