Vince Staples Is Headlining South Africa’s Capsule Fest Next Month
Vince Staples is headed to South Africa.
North Long Beach lyricist Vince Staples will perform in South Africa next month. The MC will headline the second annual Capsule Fest which will take place at Zone 6 Venue in Soweto, Joburg.
South African hip-hop and house royalty—the likes of AKA, DJ Speedsta, Babes Wodumo, Shane Eagle, DJ Lag—are also on the roster.
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Tickets are available here.
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