Cotton Fest 2023 Highlights: From Distruction Boyz' Final Performance to Akon’s Surprise Act

• This year's Cotton Fest was an unforgettable experience for the fans and hip-hop lovers who converged in the heart of Johannesburg for the show
• Many local acts set the stage alight with their hot performances and Costa Titch went up a notch when he brought out Akon as his surprise act
• Gqom duo Distruction Boyz gave Mzansi one last performance as a group before parting ways to pursue solo careers

Cotton Fest is stepping up a notch with every year that comes. Although many feel a lot changed following the cofounder Riky Rick's untimely passing last year.

This year's edition of the Cotton Fest was a hive of activities. Many stars took to the stage to do what they do best.

Local stars light up the Cotton Fest stage

South African stars brought their A-game, much to the delight of concertgoers. Top stars like Moozlie, Sjava, Emtee, DBN Gogo and Uncle Waffles all had lit performances, despite a few technical glitches.

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According to TimesLIVE, popular Distruction Boyz gave a final fire performance as a group after announcing that they are going their separate ways to pursue solo careers.

Akon surprises his fans with an appearance at the Cotton Fest

One of the highlights of the Cotton Fest was when internationally acclaimed Senegalese star, Akon, came to the stage to surprise fans.

Videos circulating online show the moment Akon came out to surprise fans during Costa Titch's performance. Taking to his Instagram page after the historical performance, the Big Flexa hitmaker expressed gratitude to Akon. He wrote:

"COTTON FEST 23!!!Shout out to my brother @akon for coming out and making it such a special moment!"

DBN Gogo seemingly takes a swipe at Dineo Ranaka after her 'Cruise with Dineo and Friends' allegedly flopped

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In more entertainment news, Briefly News also reported that no one enjoyed the highly anticipated 'Cruise with Dineo and Friends'. Many said the media personality should try to do better next time.

The promotional posters on social media showed the three-day cruise was supposed to take peeps from Durban to The Portuguese Islands.

The cruise had a star-studded lineup, including DJ Zinhle, Sithelo Shozi, MacG and DBN Gogo. Fans who paid to party with the stars came back with negative feedback. According to ZAlebs, peeps said Dineo Ranaka and her team should have put more effort into their planning.

Source: Briefly News