Simangele Legodi5 March 2024 | 7:35

ULTRA South Africa: American DJ Steve Aoki ate and left no crumbs

When Aoki and Afrojack came together on the Main Stage to perform their brand-new Afroki song, 'Everything You Do,' featuring Aviella, the excitement was palpable. 

 ULTRA South Africa: American DJ Steve Aoki ate and left no crumbs

American DJ and music producer Steven Hiroyuki Aoki and Afroki at ULTRA South Africa Johannesburg. Picture credit: Supplied.

JOHANNESBURG - ULTRA South Africa provided tens of thousands of music lovers in both Cape Town and Johannesburg a weekend they won't soon forget.

Renowned for its unmatched lineups, the event included ground-breaking performances by international superstars like Afrojack, Steve Aoki, Skrillex, W&W, and Vintage Culture, in addition to legendary local performers like Major League DJZ, Shimza, and Kyle Watson.

But one of the Joburg night event's standout performances was from American DJ and music producer Steve Aoki.

When Aoki and Afrojack came together on the Main Stage to perform their brand-new Afroki song, "Everything You Do," featuring Aviella, the excitement was palpable. 

Taking it a step further, he brought out local sensations Major League DJz and Moonchild Sanelly to debut their new songs.

Major League DJZ at ULTRA South Africa Johannesburg. Picture credit: Supplied

Major League DJZ at ULTRA South Africa Johannesburg. Picture credit: Supplied

Other local supporting acts included Kabza De Small, Kyle Watson, DBN Gogo, Musa Keys and Shimza.

Organisers say supporting local talent serves as a reminder of the event's commitment to developing and advancing the region's music scene.

ULTRA South Africa was launched back in 2019 and is one of the longest-standing editions of the global festival series.

ULTRA South Africa Johannesburg. Picture credit: Supplied

ULTRA South Africa Johannesburg. Picture credit: Supplied