What's good Cape Town!

This is our last show before we close out for winter break… and we can't wait to groove with you on the dance floor on the 13th of June!

As always, we've dedicated a full night to artists like Rihanna, Summer Walker, Luther Vandross, Leon Thomas, and KWN.

You know we had to do it right for the lovers of R&B.

With music by international party rocker DJ Akio Kawahito alongside special guest DJ’s

For table bookings please email plus@aikosushi.co.za

Details

Date: Saturday, 13th of June

Time: 19:00 - 01:30

Venue: Youngblood Art Gallery

DJs: Akio + Special Guests

Joburg!!

This is our final show before we close out for winter break … and we’re going out the only way we know how — all night, full energy, no skips

Join us at Katy’s Palace Bar for a smooth night of R&B classics and new-school favourites — from TLC, Beyoncé, SZA, DVSN, Tems & more.

Curated by DJ Akio alongside special guest DJs.

Date: Friday, 12th of June

Time: 19:00 - 00:30

Venue: Katy's Palace Bar

DJs: Akio + Special Guest DJ's

Host: TBA

Tickets: R60 - R200 Pre-Sold & R250 Door

Limited table packages are available please contact 0664558557 once tickets has been purchased.

Strictly Soul is heading to Malta! 🇲🇹✨


We’re beyond excited to be part of the DLT Malta takeover from 4th–7th June 2026, bringing the smoothest R&B vibes to the island all week long.

The lineup is looking unreal — with Brandy, KWN, DVSN, Musiq Soulchild, Lloyd, Isaiah Falls, the Soulection Takeover with Joe Kay, and more still to be announced. 🎶🔥

We’re honoured to add the Strictly Soul flavour to such an iconic experience.


Sun, soul, and unforgettable moments are calling… see you in Malta! ☀️🌴✨

Tickets are available in the link in bio🔗

Kigali! 🇷🇼 Africa’s biggest R&B party returns on the 29th of May — and we’re at a brand new venue, the Radisson Blue Rooftop

Expect smooth vibes and nothing but the best R&B, from timeless classics to the latest hits.

If you love good music and even better company, this is the link-up for you.

Secure your tickets now

Table booking no: 0796888049

What's good Jozi!!

We’re so excited to announce that we are back with Strictly Soul Privé on the 21st of May!

A new, intimate experience from Strictly Soul — created for true R&B lovers.

This is a space where we’ll be playing new school, alternative R&B and South African R&B, carefully curated for a more refined and intentional atmosphere

THIS IS NOT A PARTY. ITS A MID WEEK HANG OUT.

Expect a softer, elevated setting focused on sound, connection, and energy — where the music leads and everything else follows.

Music will be provided by some of our resident Akio alongside Special Guest DJs and hosts.

Dinner service will be available.

Date: Thursday, 21st of May

Time: 19:00 - 00:00

Venue: Sumthing Sumthing, JHB

Limited Tables, First come - first serve.

Harare! 

Africa’s biggest R&B party is landing in your city for the very first time on the 16th of May! 

If you love smooth vibes, great music, and even better company — this is the link-up for you. 

Expect a night filled with the best R&B, from timeless classics to the latest hits. 

Don’t miss out on history in the making. Secure your tickets now 

Date: Saturday, 16th of May

Time: 19:00 - 01:00

Venue:  La Parada Bay Noakes

DJs: Akio + Special Guests 

Host: TBA

Tickets: $10 - $40

Cape Town!!!

Africa's Biggest R&B link up is coming to your city on the 15th of May!

As always, we've dedicated a full night to artists like Rihanna, Summer Walker, Luther Vandross, Leon Thomas, and KWN.

You know we had to do it right for the lovers of R&B.

With music by international party rocker DJ Akio Kawahito alongside special guest DJ’s

For table bookings please email plus@aikosushi.co.za

Details

Date: Friday, 15th of May

Time: 19:00 - 01:30

Venue: Youngblood Art Gallery

DJs: Akio + Special Guests

What’s good Strictly Soul Lusaka!

Africa’s biggest RnB party is back on May 09th we can’t wait to groove with you all night long!!

We've got all your favourite classics, new school bangers, and timeless singalongs. We've dedicated a full night to artists like Bruno Mars, Beyonce, TLC, Rihanna, Mary J Blige, T-Pain, and Summer Walker

With music by international DJ Akio Kawahito alongside Zambia’s finest DJ’s!

Date: Saturday, 09th May

Time: 19:00pm - 01:00am

Venue: Zambezi Lifestyle, East Park Mall

Table bookings: +260572755748

What's good Jozi!!

Africa’s biggest R&B party returns on 8th of May.

Join us at Katy’s Palace Bar for a smooth night of R&B classics and new-school favourites — from TLC, Beyoncé, SZA, DVSN, Tems & more.

Curated by DJ Akio alongside special guest DJs.

Date: Friday, 8th of May

Time: 19:00 - 00:30

Venue: Katy's Palace Bar

DJs: Akio + Special Guest DJ's

Host: TBA

Tickets: R60 - R200 Pre-Sold & R250 Door

Limited table packages are available please contact 0664558557 once tickets has been purchased.

What's good Walvis Bay!!

We do this for the lovers of RnB & soul.

As always it will be the best in R&B from old school classics to new school bangers!

If you love music by Beyonce, Mary J Blige, Giveon, SZA, and TLC we got you!

Music will be provided by some of our resident Akio alongside Special Guest DJs and hosts.

Dinner service will be available.

Date: Saturday, 2nd of May

Time: 18:00 - 01:00

Venue: La Vine Lounge, Walvis Bay

DJs: Akio + Special Guests

Host: Special Guest Host

Tickets: N$100-N$300

Limited Table Bookings: +264812244101

Africa's biggest R&B night is back in Addis for the third edition, and this one's going to be special. Akio takes to the decks alongside some of the best local talent around, bringing you a night of pure R&B from start to fi nish, the classics you grew up on, the records everyone's been playing lately, and everything in between. No fi llers, no detours, just the music that hits every time. The atmosphere does the rest. Strictly Soul has always been about bringing the right people together in the right room, and April 25 is no diff erent. Whether you're coming to sing every word or just let the night take over, this is the kind of event that reminds you why you love going out in the fi rst place. Get your people together and come ready, nights like this don't come around too often. Strictly Soul. R&B all night.

What's good Jozi!!

We’re so excited to announce Strictly Soul Privé

A new, intimate experience from Strictly Soul — created for true R&B lovers.

This is a space where we’ll be playing new school, alternative R&B and South African R&B, carefully curated for a more refined and intentional atmosphere

THIS IS NOT A PARTY. ITS A MID WEEK HANG OUT.

Expect a softer, elevated setting focused on sound, connection, and energy — where the music leads and everything else follows.

Music will be provided by some of our resident Akio alongside Special Guest DJs and hosts.

Dinner service will be available.

Date: Thursday, 23rd of April

Time: 20:00 - 00:00

Venue: Sumthing Sumthing, JHB

Limited Tables, First come - first serve.

Cape Town!!!

Africa's Biggest R&B link up is coming to your city on the 18th of April!

As always, we've dedicated a full night to artists like Sza, Ella Mai , Usher, Leon Thomas, Beyoncé and a lot more!!

You know we had to do it right for the lovers of R&B.

With music by international party rocker DJ Akio Kawahito alongside special guest DJ’s

For table bookings please email plus@aikosushi.co.za

Details

Date: Saturday, 18th of April

Time: 19:00 - 01:30

Venue: Youngblood Art Gallery

DJs: Akio + Special Guests

Mozambique Edition

For the first time ever, Strictly Soul is coming to Mozambique on 11 April, in collaboration with Inside The Vibe🎶 — bringing the sound, the energy, and the culture to Maputo.

Strictly Soul is a community-driven platform celebrating all eras and styles of R&B, from Old School and New School to Neo-Soul, Future Beats, Trap Soul, Soulful House, and Afrobeats. We create safe, empowering spaces where artists can thrive and music lovers can connect through great music and good energy.

As pioneers of the modern R&B party experience, Strictly Soul has become the go-to home for a community that simply loves R&B.

Pela primeira vez, o Strictly Soul chega a Moçambique no dia 11 de abril, em colaboração com a Inside The Vibe🎶 — trazendo o som, a energia e a cultura para Maputo.

O Strictly Soul é uma plataforma comunitária que celebra todas as eras e estilos do R&B, do Old School ao New School, passando pelo Neo-Soul, Future Beats, Trap Soul, Soulful House e Afrobeats. Criamos espaços seguros e acolhedores onde artistas podem prosperar e amantes da música podem se conectar através de boa música e energia positiva.

Como pioneiros da experiência moderna de festas de R&B, o Strictly Soul se tornou o ponto de encontro de uma comunidade que simplesmente ama R&B.

What's good Jozi!!

Africa’s biggest R&B party returns on 10 April.

Join us at Katy’s Palace Bar for a smooth night of R&B classics and new-school favourites — from Frank Ocean, H.E.R., Giveon, DVSN, Tems & more.

Curated by DJ Akio alongside special guest DJs.

Date: Friday, 10th of April  

Time: 19:00 - 00:30

Venue: Katy's Palace Bar

DJs: Akio + Special Guest DJ's

Host: TBA 

Tickets: R60 - R200 Pre-Sold & R250 Door

Limited table packages are available please contact 0664558557 once tickets has been purchased. 

What’s good, Joburg!

Get ready for a full night of your favourite R&B anthems — from Ashanti and Mariah Carey to SZA, Beyoncé & more. All brought to you by DJ Akio, alongside special guest DJs, keeping the vibes on lock all night long.

Music will be provided by some of our resident Akio alongside Special Guest DJs and hosts.

Dinner service will be available.

Date: Saturday, 28th of March

Time: 19:00 - 00:30

Venue: Katy's Palace Bar

DJs: Akio

Host: TBA

Tickets: R60 - R200 Pre-Sold & R250 Door

Limited Table Bookings: 0664558557

What’s good, Bloemfontein!!

We do this for the true lovers of R&B & soul — and it’s our first time in the City of Roses.

Expect the very best in R&B, from timeless classics to today’s favourites.

If you love music by Usher, Aaliyah, Brandy, Brent Faiyaz, Summer Walker, and H.E.R — this one’s for you.

Music by our resident DJ Akio, alongside special guest DJs and hosts setting the mood all night long.

Dinner service will be available.

Date: Friday, 27th of March

Time: 19:00 - 00:30

Venue: The Edge Restaurant, Naval Hill. Bloemfontein

DJs: Akio + Special Guests

Host: Special Guest Host

Tickets: R60 - R200 Pre-Sold & R250 Door

Limited Table Bookings: 0624584458

Kinshasa! 🇨🇩🔥

Africa’s biggest RnB party is pulling up 21st of March and we’re turning the city all the way up. 🪩🎶

If you love Old School & New School R&B, Neo-Soul, Future Beats, Trap Soul, Soulful House, and Afrobeats, this is the ultimate link-up you don't want to miss!🎶

With music by our resident international DJ @akio_kawahito alongside Kinshasa local DJs & hosts🎧

Details:

🗓️: Saturday, 21st of March

📍: @klounge_kin

⌚️:19:00pm - 01:30am

Africa's biggest RnB party is coming to your city on the 13 March at Artcaffé, Britam Towers for a night of pure R&B magic.
Good vibes, great music, unforgettable moments.

What’s good Strictly Soul Lusaka!

Africa’s biggest RnB party is back on March 11th we can’t wait to groove with you all night long!!

We've got all your favourite classics, new school bangers, and timeless singalongs. We've dedicated a full night to artists like Bruno Mars, Beyonce, TLC, Rihanna, Mary J Blige, T-Pain, and Summer Walker

With music by international DJ Akio Kawahito alongside Zambia’s finest DJ’s!

Date: Wednesday, 11th March

Time: 19:00pm - 01:00am

Venue: Zambezi Lifestyle, East Park Mall

Table bookings: +260572755748

Bonjour Geneva 🇨🇭! Africa's Biggest R&B Party, Strictly Soul, is coming back!

Strictly Soul is a premier party curated musically by DJ Akio Kawahito. This March, Geneva will get to experience Africa's biggest R&B party from 7pm till 1:30am at Kiosque des Bastions.

Special guest DJs and hosts to be announced. 

Strictly Soul is all about building community, opening doors for artists, and creating a safe and empowering environment for our attendees.

Instagram: @strictlysoulofficial TikTok: @strictlysoul Website: strictly-soul.com Spotify: Strictly Soul Playlist 

Date: Saturday, 7 March 2026

Time: 18:30pm- 01:30am

Location: Kiosque des Bastions

Promenade des Bastions 1

*Cocktails, Drinks and Dinner service available all night! 

Table Reservations: +41786958929 

*We recommend reserving as limited tables will be available on a first come, first served basis on the night.

🚨: By attending this event, guests are agreeing to be photographed and recorded. Images and videos may be used by Strictly Soul and their partners for promotional and brand material.

FR

Bonjour Genève ! Strictly Soul, le plus gros concept RnB d'Afrique, revient à Genève 7 mars 2026. Dans un lieu mythique de la ville : le Kiosque des Bastions.

Strictly Soul, créé par DJ Akio Kawahito, a pour mission de créer une communauté à travers des événements, où l'environnement est sûr et stimulant pour tous.

Instagram: @strictlysoulofficial TikTok: @strictlysoul Website: strictly-soul.com Spotify: Strictly Soul Playlist 

Date: samedi, 7 mars 2026

Horaire: 18:30 - 01:30

Lieu: Kiosque des Bastions

Promenade des Bastions 1

*bar et restauration durant toute la soirée  

Réservation de table: +41786958929 

*Nous recommandons fortement de réserver vos tables en avance en raison du nombre limité

La line up complète sera révélée prochainement 🔥

🚨: en participant à la Strictly Soul, les guests authorisent d'être filmés/photographiés. Les images et vidéos peuvent être utilisées par Strictly Soul et les différents partenaires à des fins commerciales.

Strictly Soul is Africa’s largest R&B party and on Friday 6th March 2026, we are coming to Brussels, Belgium ✨☺️

Bonjour Brussels 🇧🇪! Africa's Biggest R&B Party, Strictly Soul, is coming!

Strictly Soul is a premier party curated musically by DJ Akio Kawahito. This March, Brussels will get to experience Africa's biggest R&B party from 18:30pm till midnight at Kamilou.

Strictly Soul is all about building community, opening doors for artists, and creating a safe and empowering environment for our attendees.

Instagram: @strictlysoulofficial TikTok: @strictlysoul Website: strictly-soul.com Spotify: Strictly Soul Playlist

Date: Friday, 6th March 2026

Time: 18:30pm - 00:00am

Location: Kamilou

36 rue Joseph II

*Cocktails, Drinks and Dinner service available all night!

DJs:

Akio 🇿🇦🇺🇸🇯🇵

Saidou 🇸🇳🇧🇪

Iness 🇲🇦 🇧🇪

Trafalgar 🇨🇮🇫🇷

Hosts:

Wild 🇨🇩🇧🇪

Reine Mbote 🇨🇩🇧🇪

Table Reservations: +32 472 54 16 30

*We recommend reserving as limited tables will be available on a first come, first served basis on the night.

This event is in collaboration with Waazuri Inc.

🚨: By attending this event, guests are agreeing to be photographed and recorded. Images and videos may be used by Strictly Soul and their partners for promotional and brand material.

FR

Bonjour Bruxelles 🇧🇪 ! Strictly Soul, le plus gros concept RnB d'Afrique à Bruxelles vendredi 6 mars 2026 à Kamilou.

Strictly Soul, créé par DJ Akio Kawahito, a pour mission de créer une communauté à travers des événements, où l'environnement est sûr et stimulant pour tous.

Instagram: @strictlysoulofficial TikTok: @strictlysoul Website: strictly-soul.com Spotify: Strictly Soul Playlist

Date: vendredi, 6 mars 2026

Horaire: 18:30 - 00:00

Lieu: Kamilou

36 rue Joseph II

*bar et restauration durant toute la soirée.

DJs:

Akio 🇿🇦🇺🇸🇯🇵

Saidou 🇸🇳🇧🇪

Iness 🇲🇦 🇧🇪

Trafalgar 🇨🇮🇫🇷

Hosts:

Wild 🇨🇩🇧🇪

Reine Mbote 🇨🇩🇧🇪

Réservation de table: +32 472 54 16 30

*Nous recommandons fortement de réserver vos tables en avance en raison du nombre limité

🚨: en participant à la Strictly Soul, les guests authorisent d'être filmés/photographiés. Les images et vidéos peuvent être utilisées par Strictly Soul et les différents partenaires à des fins commerciales.

Disclaimer: No refund policy

Windhoek!!

We're back on the 28th of February!

If you're a lover of Soul music then we got the perfect link up for you. We've dedicated a full night to Aaliyah, Beyonce, Rihanna, Mary J Blige, T-Pain, SZA, a more! We got your favourite classic singalongs and new school bangers.

Music will be provided by our resident curator and international star DJ Akio alongside special guests to guide you through a night of dancing and singalongs!

Dinner service will be available.

Details

Date: Saturday, 28th of February

Time: 18:00 - 00:00

Venue: ZEST Mediterranean

DJs: Akio + Guests

Table Bookings: +264812244101

Cape Town, we're back!!!

Africa's Biggest R&B link up is pulling up on the 27th of February.

As always, we've dedicated a full night to artists like Rihanna, Summer Walker, Luther Vandross, Leon Thomas, and Brent Faiyaz.

You know we had to do it right for the lovers of R&B.

With music by international party rocker DJ Akio Kawahito alongside special guest DJ’s

For table bookings please email plus@aikosushi.co.za

Details

Date: Friday, 27th of February

Time: 19:00 - 01:30

Venue: Youngblood Art Gallery

DJs: Akio + Special Guests

Kigali, we’re back.🇷🇼🇷🇼
Africa’s Biggest R&B Party touches down on the 14th February! 

We do this for the lovers so you know it’s about to be a good night! ✨

With music by DJ Akio and special guest DJs! 

Get your tickets now!

What’s goooood, Kampala!

Africa’s Biggest R&B Party is returning to Uganda on the 13th of February 2026!

Expect a full night of nothing but R&B magic — from Mariah Carey & Beyoncé to Alicia Keys, Summer Walker, H.E.R and alllll the songs you love.

Curated by DJ Akio, with Uganda’s special guest DJs setting the mood, and hosted by Uganda’s finest hosts. (TBA)

Table Bookings: 078 116 5741

Please note we will also have limited tables available on a first come first serve basis on the night.

Details

Date: Friday, 13th of February

Time: 19:00 - 01:00

Venue: Mestil Hotel

DJs: Akio + Special Guests

What’s good, Joburg!

Africa’s biggest R&B party is BACK on 6 Feb 2026 and we’re ready to rock with you all night long.

We’re leveling up with a bigger & new venue — catch us at Katy’s Palace Bar!

Expect a full night of your favourite R&B classics and new-school heat, from SZA, Mary J. Blige, Jhené Aiko, Beyoncé & more, all curated by DJ Akio alongside special guest DJs.

Table bookings: +27 71 332 3320

Date: Friday, 6th of February

Time: 19:00 - 00:30

Venue: Katy's Palace Bar

DJs: Akio + Special Guest DJ's

Host: TBA

Tickets: R60 - R200 Pre-Sold & R250 Door

Strictly Soul is coming back to Addis, and honestly, we couldn’t wait. The last edition was one of those nights where everything clicked: the music, the atmosphere, the people. So we’re doing it again! Leading the night is Akio Kawahito, the founder of Strictly Soul and a true R&B tastemaker who knows exactly how to move a room.

Alongside him, some of Addis Ababa’s finest local DJs will be on the decks, bringing the city’s own flavor and energy into the mix. It will be nothing short of a warm, soulful, high-vibe night, the kind where you lose track of time, meet new people, and sing along without thinking twice. Produced in collaboration with Dari Events, this edition is all about creating another unforgettable R&B experience for Addis. Strictly Soul Addis is presented by Arada and sponsored by Arifpay. Tickets are limited. If you want to be part of the next chapter, get your tickets quickkkkkkkkkkkkk.

🚨 Disclaimer 🚨: Please note this is a 21+ event. By attending this event, guest are agreeing to be photographed and recorded. Images and videos may be used by Strictly Soul and their partners for promotional and brand material.

Africa's biggest R&B Party is closing out 2025 with a NYE link up! The Strictly Soul team will be curating a multi-genre experience of R&B, Hip Hop, Afrobeats, and House.

We'll be posted up at Youngblood Gallery on Bree Street for one last throw down!

Music will be provided by our resident curator DJ Akio alongside special guests.

Dinner service will be available as well as table bookings.

Tickets will be limited to allow more table service.

Details

Date: Wednesday, December 31st

Venue: Youngblood Art Gallery

Time: 20:00 - 02:00

DJs: Akio and Special Guests

Tickets: R150 - R400 PreSold R450 Door