Cape town: The Just Energy Transition (JET) Concert, a highlight of the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW) Conference and Exhibition this October, has announced its 2026 line-up, bringing together some of the continent's established and emerging musical talent for an evening celebrating African energy, culture, and creativity.
According to African Press Organization, the event is scheduled to take place at the Grand Africa Caf© and Beach in Cape Town on Monday, October 12, from 18:00 to 23:00. The concert will feature performances by Keasungs, Mafikizolo, Roga Roga and Extra Musica, and DJ Dollar, with Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold closing the evening as the headline act. The event will officially kick-start AEW 2026, which runs from October 12-16 in Cape Town.
Headlining the concert will be Nigerian Afropop star Adekunle Gold, known for blending contemporary African pop with sounds rooted in Nigerian musical traditions. His sixth studio album, "Fuji," released in October 2025, marked a return to the sounds that shaped his upbringing in Lagos. His appearance is set to bring one of Nigeria's leading contemporary artists to the AEW stage, closing the evening with a celebration of African music's ability to connect local heritage with global audiences.
South African duo Mafikizolo, comprising Nhlanhla Mafu and Theo Kgosinkwe, will contribute more than two decades of Afro-pop, kwaito, and house to the concert. Mafikizolo is recognized as one of South Africa's most enduring musical acts, with hits like "Ndihamba Nawe," "Love Potion," and "Khona." Their participation underscores a distinctly South African dimension to a concert that aims to showcase the continent's musical diversity.
Adding to the line-up, Roga Roga from the Republic of Congo will bring Congolese rumba, soukous, and ndombolo to Cape Town. Co-founder of Extra Musica in the early 1990s, Roga Roga has been pivotal in the group's success with tracks such as "€š¬…¡¬°tat-Major," "Shala," and "Trop c'est trop." His presence adds more than three decades of Congolese musical influence to the event.
Another Nigerian artist, Keasungs, will join the JET Concert line-up. Known for his Afrobeats-inspired and dance-oriented sounds, Keasungs' catalogue includes songs like "Ku Lo Sa (Dancehall Afro Cover)" and recent 2026 releases "Na Woman Finish My Papa" and "Nkpigamy." His participation alongside established acts highlights the concert's blend of emerging and seasoned African talent.
DJ Dollar returns after performing at the 2025 edition, bringing a DJ-led element to the 2026 program. His presence complements the live performances and helps connect the mix of African musical styles, creating continuity between successive editions of an event that has become an integral part of the AEW cultural program.
The JET Concert is more than an entertainment event; it aims to connect Africa's cultural influence with the continent's energy ambitions. It will set the stage for five days of investment discussions at AEW 2026, where African governments, energy companies, financiers, and technology providers will convene to advance projects across oil, gas, power, renewables, and infrastructure.
NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, emphasized, "The JET Concert is about showcasing Africa in its entirety. We have extraordinary energy resources, but we also have extraordinary people, music, and culture that have changed the way the world sees this continent. From Congo to South Africa and Nigeria, this line-up reflects the diversity and creativity that define Africa."