Simmy casts her spell in a soulful night

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 20 Views |

South African songbird, Simmy, transformed Thapong Cafe & Deli into an intimate sanctuary of music and emotion.

Rather than delivering a high octane spectacle, she created something more profound, a shared, almost spiritual experience that blended Afro-house rhythms with deep personal storytelling. Simmy, born Simphiwe Majobe Nhlangulela and widely known as the Tugela Fairy, brought her distinctive sound across the border to Thapong.

Her music weaves together warm neo soul, traditional Zulu elements, and contemporary house grooves. The choice of Thapong as the venue was perfect.

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