Strictly Soul Cape Town Tickets (31.10)
Cape Town, we're back!!!
Africa's Biggest R&B link up is pulling up on the 31st of October.
As always, we've dedicated a full night to artists like Rihanna, Summer Walker, Luther Vandross, Leon Thomas, and Brent Faiyez.
We got a special lineup of guest DJs alongside our resident Akio.
Table Bookings: Please note that this event will be first come first serve for all tables once the doors open.
Details
Date: Friday, 31st October
Time: 19:00 - 01:30
Venue: Youngblood Art Gallery
DJs: Akio + Special Guests
Strictly Soul Gaborone tickets (01.11)
Africa's Biggest R&B Party is FINALLY coming BACK to Botswana on the 1st of November,
Strictly Soul is an event purely dedicated to the genre of R&B and Soul.
We'll focus on all your favourite tracks from timeless classics by Whitney Houston and Mary J to new school bangers by Beyonce and Rihanna.
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!
Details
Date: Saturday, 1st November
Venue: Mo's Open Table Fairscape Precinct, Fairgrounds
Time: 21:00- 01:30
Table bookings: +267 76170808
Tickets:
Pre-Sold P100 - P300
Door 400
Strictly Soul JHB Tickets (08.11)
What's good Jozi!!
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, 8th of November
Time: 19:00 - 00:30
Venue: La Parade Rosebank
DJs: Akio + Special Guests
Host: Special Guest Host
Tickets: R60 - R200 Pre-Sold & R250 Door
Limited Table Bookings: 010 745 2282
STRICTLY SOUL LUSAKA 2ND SHOW (15.11)
Ayooooo Lusaka! We heard you! We'll be adding a 2nd Day Strictly Soul on Saturday, November 15th!
Brought to you by Brutal Fruit, Strictly Soul is coming to Lusaka for the first time! Known as Africa’s leading R&B experience, Strictly Soul has built a reputation across 12 cities for bringing people together through timeless music and unforgettable nights. Now, Lusaka gets to be part of the RnB story.
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: 15th November
Venue: The Quorum
Time: 19:00 - 00:00
DJs: Akio + Special Guests
Strictly Soul Windhoek tickets (29.11)
Ayo Windhoek! Africa's Biggest R&B Party is back on the 29th of November!
If you're a lover of Soul music then we got the perfect link up for you. We've dedicated a full night to Brandy, Beyonce, TLC, 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!
We're excited to be working with Village Garden to provide enhanced service, faster bars, and a food court
Dinner service will be available.
Details
Date: Saturday, 29th November
Time: 19:00 - 01:00
Venue: ZEST Mediterranean
DJs: Akio + Guests
Table Bookings: 081 839 0911
Strictly Soul Accra tickets (24.10)
YOUR FAVOURITE GROOVE
Africa's Biggest R&B link up is back in Accra, Ghana!
As always, we've dedicated a full night to artists like Rihanna, Summer Walker, Luther Vandross, Joe Thomas, and Brent Faiyez.
We got a special lineup of guest DJs alongside our resident Akio.
Strictly Soul Addis Ababa (18.10)
For the first time ever, Strictly Soul is coming to Addis Ababa. Known as Africa’s leading R&B experience, Strictly Soul has built a reputation across 12 cities for bringing people together through timeless music and unforgettable nights. Now, Addis gets to be part of the story. Headlining this debut are two heavyweights: Akio Kawahito, the founder of Strictly Soul and an international R&B tastemaker, and Fort Noks from South Africa, whose sets are renowned for their energy and depth. Adding the local heartbeat, Milu will set the vibe as always, joined by some of Addis Ababa’s biggest DJs to carry the night forward. The evening will take guests on a journey , from smooth, soulful beginnings to high-energy experiences, all inside the stylish setting of the IVY Lounge at the Marriott Hotel. This is more than an event; it’s the start of a new chapter for Addis nightlife, produced in collaboration with Dari Events it’s an event that blends the city’s creative energy with the best of global R&B. Strictly Soul Addis is presented by Arada. Secure your place now. Tickets are limited, and this debut is bound to sell out.
Strictly Soul JHB tickets (17.10)
Ayoo Joburg!!
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 Frank Ocean, 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: Friday, October 17th
Time: 19:00 - 00:30
Venue: La Parade Rosebank
DJs: Akio + Special Guests
Host: Special Guest Host
Tickets: R60 - R200 Pre-Sold & R250 Door
Limited Table Bookings: 010 745 2282
Strictly Soul Dar Es Salaam (13.10)
YOUR FAVOURITE GROOVE IS BACK!
Africa's Biggest R&B link up is back in Dar Es Salaam!
As always, we've dedicated a full night to artists like Rihanna, Summer Walker, Luther Vandross, Joe Thomas, and Brent Faiyez.
We got a special lineup of guest DJs alongside our resident Akio.
Table Bookings: Please note that this event will be first come first serve for all tables once the doors open.
Details
Date: Saturday, September 27th
Time: 19:00 - 01:30
Venue: Youngblood Art Gallery
DJs: Akio + Special Guests
Strictly Soul Kigali tickets (10.10)
Africa's Biggest R&B Party is back in Rwanda!!!!
We're back from sabbatical and ready to vibe out in Kigali!
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
Music will be provided by our international fire starter DJ Akio alongside special guests so you know we'll have ya'll singing all night!
Strictly Soul Nairobi tickets (09.10)
YOUR FAVOURITE GROOVE IS BACK!
Africa's Biggest R&B link up is back in Nairobi!
As always, we've dedicated a full night to artists like Rihanna, Summer Walker, Luther Vandross, Joe Thomas, and Brent Faiyez.
We got a special lineup of guest DJs alongside our resident Akio.
Strictly Soul Kampala Tickets - Independence Day Edition (08.10)
Africa's Biggest R&B Party is back in Uganda!!!!
We're back from sabbatical and ready to vibe out in Kampala!
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
Music will be provided by our international fire starter DJ Akio alongside special guests so you know we'll have ya'll singing all night!
Please note we will also have limited tables available on a first come first serve basis on the night.
Details
Date: Wedesnday, October 8th (Public Holiday the next day)
Time: 19:00 - 01:30
Venue: Mestil Hotel
DJs: Akio + Special Guests
Host: Sheila Salta
Strictly Soul CPT tickets (27.09)
YOUR FAVOURITE GROOVE
Africa's Biggest R&B link up is back in CPT!
As always, we've dedicated a full night to artists like Rihanna, Summer Walker, Luther Vandross, Joe Thomas, and Brent Faiyez.
We got a special lineup of guest DJs alongside our resident Akio.
Table Bookings: Please note that this event will be first come first serve for all tables once the doors open.
Details
Date: Saturday, September 27th
Time: 19:00 - 01:30
Venue: Youngblood Art Gallery
DJs: Akio + Special Guests
Strictly Soul Durban Tickets (26.09)
Strictly Soul Durban!
Winter is a wrap so your favourite R&B link up is back in Durban!
If you're a lover of Soul music then we got the perfect link up for you. We've dedicated a full night to Rihanna, Beyonce, TLC, Mary J Blige, Trey Songz, Summer Walker and more!
Music will be provided by our resident curator DJ Akio alongside special guests.
Dinner service will be available as well as table bookings.
Details
Date: Friday, September 26th
Venue: Eden Champagne Garden
Time: 19:00 - 01:30
DJs: Akio and Guests
Tickets: R60 - R150 Pre-Sold
R200 Door
Tabel Bookings: Dineplan
Strictly Soul JHB Strictly Soul Johannesburg (Official In The City Pre-Party) (23.09)
Its Heritage Day so we're partnering with South Africa's Most anticipated concert, In The City, to host an exclusive Pre-Party!
We'll be bringing you some of our favourite DJs from the In The City and Rocking The Daisies lineup and hosting them at Strictly Soul!
As always it will be the best in R&B from old school classics to new school bangers!
If you love music by Frank Ocean, Keyshia Cole, 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 Performers
Dinner service will be available.
Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
Time: 19:00 - 00:30
Venue: La Parade Rosebank
DJs: Akio + Special Guests
Host: Guest Hosts
Tickets: R60 - R200 Pre-Sold & R250 Door
Limited Table Bookings: 010 745 2282
Strictly Soul Windhoek Tickets (06.09)
Windhoek!!! We Missed You!
We're back after our winter break and ready to bring you the best in R&B!
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!
We're excited to be working with a revamped venue and management at ZEST Mediterranean (Formerly Village Garden) to provide enhanced service, faster bars, and a food court
Dinner service will be available.
Details
Date: Saturday, September 6th
Time: 19:00 - 01:00
Venue: ZEST Mediterranean (The Village Garden)
DJs: Akio + Guests
Table Bookings: +264812244101
Strictly Soul Cape Town Tickets - Womens Month edition (30.08)
Strictly Soul Cape Town Is Back
Africa's Biggest R&B link up is back after our winter break!
In celebration of Women's Month, we've put together a guest DJ lineup of some of our favourite female DJs
As always, we've dedicated a full night to artists like Brandy, Beyonce, TLC, Mary J Blige, T-Pain, and SZA.
We got a special lineup of guest DJs featuring Akio alongside Kixi, Fort Noks, and Ms OG
Table Bookings: Please note that this event will be first come first serve for all tables once the doors open.
Details
Date: Saturday,August 30th
Time: 19:00 - 01:30
Venue: Youngblood Art Gallery
DJs: Akio + Kixi + Fort Noks + Ms OG
Strictly Soul Johannesburg - Women's Month Edition (29.08)
Finally! We're back from the depths of Winter!
It's the Strictly Soul Season Premier and we're celebrating Women's Month with a full female guest DJ Lineup!
As always it will be the best in R&B from old school classics to new school bangers!
If you love music by Frank Ocean, Keyshia Cole, Mary J Blige, Giveon, SZA, and TLC we got you!
Music will be provided by some of our resident Akio alongside Brown Sugar, Coco Brown, and Ayanda MVP!
Sponsored by Monkey Shoulder.
Dinner service will be available.
Date: Friday, August 29th
Time: 19:00 - 00:30
Venue: La Parade Rosebank
DJs: Akio + Brown Sugar + Coco Brown + Ayanda MVP
Host: Guest Hosts
Tickets: R60 - R200 Pre-Sold & R250 Door
Limited Table Bookings: 010 745 2282
Strictly Soul JHB -Emancipation of Mimi Anniversary (13.06) (Weekend Edition)
This is our Season Finale before we break for winter so we had to make it SPECIAL!
We Love Mariah and it's been 20 Years since she dropped the classic album "The Emancipation of Mimi" so we've partnered with Universal Records to celebrate one of our favourite albums!
With bangers like " It's Like That", "Shake It Off", and more, we're celebrating with a "We Belong Together" Wedding Theme!
This party is strictly for the lovers of R&B. Besides Mariah, we got a full night of your favourite songs by artists like SZA, Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Jhene Aiko and Beyonce.
On the decks we got Africa's best R&B DJ, Akio alongside Special Guests!
Dinner service is available
Details
Date: Friday, June 13th
Time: 19:00 - 12:30
Venue: La Parada (Rosebank)
DJs: Akio + Special Guests
Hosts: Surprise Guests
Table Bookings: 010 745 2282
Once Tables are booked, there will be limited tables available on a first come first serve basis.
Strictly Soul CPT - "Emancipation of Mimi Anniversary" Masquerade Edition (06.06)
Emancipation of Mimi Masquerade Party
We Love Mariah and it's been 20 Years since she dropped the classic album "The Emancipation of Mimi" so we're partnering with Universal Records to celebrate one of our favourite albums!
With bangers like "We Belong Together", "Shake It Off", and more, we're celebrating with a "Its Like That" Masquerade PartyTheme!
This party is strictly for the lovers of R&B. Besides Mariah, we got a full night of your favourite songs by artists like SZA, Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Jhene Aiko and Beyonce.
As always we got out resident party rocker DJ Akio alongside Special Guests!
Please note this event will be a bespoke event at One Park so there will be VERY LIMITED tickets.
Details
Date: Friday, June 6th
Time: 19:00 - 01:30
Venue: One Park
DJs: Akio + Special Guests
Strictly Soul Kampala Tickets - Holiday Edition (02.06)
Africa's Biggest R&B Party is back in Uganda!!!!
We got one more event for Kampala before we take our annual break so lets celebrate it on a Public Holiday!
We've put together all your favourite classics, new school bangers, and timeless singalongs. We've dedicated a full night to artists like Brandy, Beyonce, TLC, Rihanna, Mary J Blige, T-Pain, and SZA.
Music will be provided by our international fire starter DJ Akio alongside Guest DJs KasBaby and Em the DJ and Hosts Kamuhangi and Sheila Salta to keep the whole night lit!
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: Monday, June 2nd
Time: 19:00 - 01:30
Venue: Mestil Hotel
DJs: Akio + KasBaby + Em The DJ
Host: Kamuhangi + Sheila Salta
Strictly Soul CPT Season Finale (30.05)
Strictly Soul Cape Town Season Finale
This is our last big event before we break for Winter!
If you love R&B like we love R&B let's link up at Africa's biggest Soul Party. We've dedicated a full night to artists like Brandy, Beyonce, TLC, Mary J Blige, T-Pain, and SZA.
As always we got out resident party rocker DJ Akio alongside Special Guests!
Table Bookings: Please note that this event will be first come first serve for all tables once the doors open.
Details
Date: Friday, May 30th
Time: 19:00 - 01:30
Venue: Youngblood Art Gallery
DJs: Akio + Special Guests
Strictly Soul JHB (29.05)
Joburg! Its Finnna Be A Wrap! Its almost Winter Break Time!
We won't send you into the cold without bringing some of your favourite fire though! As always it will be the best in R&B from old school classics to new school bangers!
If you love music by Frank Ocean, Keyshia Cole, Mariah Carey, Giveon, SZA, and TLC we got you!
Music will be curated by DJ Akio alongside Special Guest DJs and Hosts!
Dinner service will be available.
Date: Thursday, May 29th
Time: 19:00 - 00:00
Venue: La Parade Rosebank
DJs: Akio + Guests
Host: Guest Hosts
Tickets: R60 - R100 Pre-Sold & R150 Door
Limited Table Bookings: 010 745 2282
Rowlene x Strictly Soul Soul live: Listening Session
We are excited to announce that Rowlene will be gracing the Strictly Soul Live Stage this May, 2025!!
Expect nothing but good vibes, raw talent, and soul you can feel!!
Rowlene is a South African singer-songwriter and aspiring actress born and bred in Cape Town, South Africa. Her debut single, "Imposter," released in 2015, garnered attention and led to collaborations with notable South African artists, including the likes of Nasty C., featuring on his track 'Phases'. As of 2025, Rowlene remains a prominent figure in the South African music scene, known for her soulful voice and contributions to contemporary R&B and pop music. Her new single drop, 'Don't Give Up on Me' is available for streaming on all platforms NOW!
Join us for an intimate evening with Rowlene performing from her much-anticipated EP, supported by Mbali Nkosi, Audiomarc and DJ RADIX.
Get your tickets on our website and link in bio.
Details:
Date:Tuesday, May 27 2025
Time: 18:00 - 22:30
Venue: Villa Simonne (16 West Street, Houghton)
Tickets: R180 presold and R200 at the door.
LIMITED TICKETS
AVAILABLE NOW! DON'T MISS OUT!
P.S: This is a curated live performance paired with an intimate dinner experience
See you there!
Strictly Soul Kigali (23.05)
Africa's Biggest R&B Link Up! Strictly Soul is an upscale experience focusing on R&B, Soul, Neo-Soul, Trap Soul, and Future Beats. Joined by guest DJs and hosts to create a unique event experience. Limited Advance Tickets Available!
Strictly Soul JHB (08.05)
Joburg! We got two events left until the Season Finale and we take our Winter Break!
If you're a lover of Soul music then we got the perfect vibe check for you. We've dedicated a full night to Chris Brown, Beyonce, TLC, Mary J Blige, Summer Walker, Rihanna, and SZA.
Music will be curated by DJ Akio alongside Special Guest DJs and Hosted by Lord Kez!
Dinner service will be available.
Date: Thursday, May 8th
Time: 19:00 - 00:00
Venue: La Parade Rosebank
DJs: Akio + Guests
Host: Lord Kez
Tickets: R60 - R100 Pre-Sold & R150 Door
Limited Table Bookings: 010 745 2282
Strictly Soul Windhoek (03.05)
Ayo Windhoek! We got one more for your before we break for Winter!
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!
We're excited to be working with Village Garden to provide enhanced service, faster bars, and a food court
Dinner service will be available.
Details
Date: Saturday, March 8th
Time: 19:00 - 01:00
Venue: The Village Garden
DJs: Akio + Guests
Table Bookings: 081 839 0911
Strictly Soul Durban (27.04)
Strictly Soul "Girls in Shades" Edition
Your favourite R&B link up is back in Durban for the first time in 2025!
It's Public Holiday the next day so we gettin turnt!
If you're a lover of Soul music then we got the perfect link up for you. We've dedicated a full night to Rihanna, Beyonce, TLC, Mary J Blige, Trey Songz, Summer Walker and more!
Music will be provided by our resident curator DJ Akio alongside special guests.
Dinner service will be available as well as table bookings.
Details
Date: Sunday, April 27th
Venue: Eden Champagne Garden
Time: 19:00 - 01:30
DJs: Akio and Guests
Tickets: R60 - R150 Pre-Sold
R200 Door
Tabel Bookings: Dineplan
Strictly Soul CPT (25.04)
Winter is creepin up so we only have 2 more events before we go on break.
If you love R&B like we love R&B let's link up at Africa's biggest dedicated Soul Party. We've dedicated a full night to artists like Brandy, Beyonce, TLC, Mary J Blige, T-Pain, and SZA.
As always we got out resident party rocker DJ Akio alongside Special Guests!
Table Bookings: Please note that this event will be first come first serve for all tables once the doors open.
Details
Date: Friday, April 25th
Time: 19:00 - 01:30
Venue: Youngblood Art Gallery
DJs: Akio + Special Guests
Strictly Soul JHB (17.04)
Its Easter Weekend so to celebrate Good Friday, we got a Better Thursday with another Special Holiday Edition of Africa's Biggest R&B Party!
This party is strictly for the lovers of R&B. We got a full night of your favourite songs by artists like SZA, Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Jhene Aiko and Beyonce.
On the decks we got Africa's best R&B DJ, Akio alongside special guest DJs!
Dinner service is available
Details
Date: Thursday, April 17th
Time: 19:00 - 12:30
Venue: La Parada (Rosebank)
DJs: Akio + Special Guests
Hosts: Special Guest Hosts
Table Bookings: 010 745 2282
Once Tables are booked, there will be limited tables available on a first come first serve basis.
Strictly Soul Dar Es Salaam (12.04)
If you're a lover of Soul music then we got the perfect vibe check for you. We've dedicated a full night to Chris Brown, Beyonce, TLC, Mary J Blige, Summer Walker, Rihanna, and SZA.
Music will be curated by DJ Akio alongside guest DJs.
Dinner service will be available.
Strictly Soul JHB (03.04)
Ayo Joburg!!!!
If you're a lover of Soul music then we got the perfect vibe check for you. We've dedicated a full night to Chris Brown, Beyonce, TLC, Mary J Blige, Summer Walker, Rihanna, and SZA.
Music will be curated by DJ Akio alongside guest DJs.
Dinner service will be available.
Date: Thursday, April 3rd
Time: 19:00 - 00:00
Venue: La Parade Rosebank
DJs: Akio + Guests
Host: Guest Hosts
Tickets: R60 - R100 Pre-Sold & R150 Door
Limited Table Bookings: 010 745 2282
Strictly Soul CPT (28.03)
Strictly Soul Cape Town
No one holds it down for R&B like Cape Town! We know we've taken a break, but we're back in full force!
If you're a lover of Soul music then we got the perfect link up for you. We've dedicated a full night to artists like Brandy, Beyonce, TLC, Mary J Blige, T-Pain, and SZA.
Brought to you by Heineken Silver, the music will be provided by our resident curator DJ Akio alongside Special Guests!
Table Bookings: Please note that this event will be first come first serve for all tables once the doors open.
Details
Date: Friday, March 28th
Time: 19:00 - 01:30
Venue: Youngblood Art Gallery
DJs: Akio + Special Guests
Strictly Soul JHB Holiday Edition (20.03)
We got Human Rights Day the next day so we're bringing a Special Holiday Edition of Africa's Biggest R&B Party!
This party is strictly for the lovers of R&B. We got a full night of your favourite songs by artists like SZA, Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Jhene Aiko and Beyonce.
On the decks we got Africa's best R&B DJ, Akio alongside special guest DJs Nouveaux and more!
Dinner service is available
Details
Date: Thursday, March 20th
Time: 19:00 - 12:30
Venue: La Parada (Rosebank)
DJs: Akio + Nouveaux + More
Hosts: Special Guest Hosts
Table Bookings: 010 745 2282
Once Tables are booked, there will be limited tables available on a first come first serve basis.