The festival is both a celebration of his birthday and a way for him to give back to the community.
Legendary musician and DJ Oskido is set to host the much-awaited festival. Oskido's big day This weekend, November 30th.
Oskido's big day is a vibrant celebration of South African house music culture, bringing together some of the industry's most iconic names under one roof.
The festival is both a celebration of his birthday and a way for him to give back to the community.
“I wanted to celebrate our music culture and bring people together. This is a way to give back and honor the support I've received throughout my career,” Oskido said. Citizen.
The festival is not only about having fun, but also about preserving and promoting South Africa's musical culture.
Oskido believes events like this are important. “Because events showcase our talents, celebrate our traditions and inspire the next generation to keep our culture alive.”
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Plans to expand “Oskido’s Big Day Out”
Mr Oskido said he plans to make the event an annual tradition and hopes to expand the event beyond Johannesburg to other parts of South Africa and even internationally.
His vision includes mentoring young talent and continuing to elevate African music to the global stage.
Looking back on his journey over the decades, he admitted that while the music industry has improved, there is still much work to be done.
“Digital platforms have changed the game, but we hope to see more equitable revenue sharing and more support for local artists,” he said.
Oskido said his proudest moments were “starting Karawa Jazzme, working with legends, and realizing the impact of my music,” and said he would encourage aspiring artists to “persevere.” “Stay strong, stay true to yourself, work hard, and focus on making a lasting impact.”
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