- Words Niall Smith
- Photography Daniel Oluwatobi
Find out what went down as Dankie Sounds took over Ibiza this season for a stunning selection of Amapiano and Afrohouse nights.
What do Dankie Sounds and the Knights of the Round Table have in common? King Arthur’s fellowship and the ever-expanding musical festival both unify tenants of culture seamlessly under one roof. For the Knights of the Round Table, it’s a noble duty and strength. For Dankie Sounds: it’s been 2023’s perfect coalescence of Amapiano, Afrobeat and Afrohouse music.
For the first time in San Antonio, Ibiza, this year, Dankie Sounds upped the ante – spreading the three-day-ordeal across the sun-kissed Ibiza Strip, offering attendees a perfect mix of synths, sun and sweet rum punch.
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Dankie Sounds was forged in Camden back in 2021. Since then, the Dankie brand has rapidly gained popularity ever since. They started with a modest, rooftop bar and did something featuring a stellar all-female line-up of DJs. Kaz, Tunde, Jimmy and Sama, the festival’s founders, ensured Dankie filled a gap in the festival market as the African Diaspora was pushed further into the mainstream limelight.
Perfect for Amapiano enthusiasts and new fans alike – Dankie Sounds has grown in stature and gained a reputation as a must-attend event. In the past few years, the brand has secured successful partnerships with the likes of Wray & Nephews, City Splash, PUMA, Juls and UK Afroswing titans NSG.
The festival celebrates the rich and authentic South African culture, giving it a global platform and exposing it to the larger cultural consciousness. Attendees can expect an unforgettable experience filled with soulful music, vibrant energy, and an immersive cultural experience.
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