AFSI Next Generation
Young Talent Call
Young African performers open the live-streamed Global Leaders' Summit and the Closing Ceremony.
- Who can apply
- Choirs, marimba and instrumental ensembles, spoken-word poets and contemporary dance groups. Every performer must be aged 18 to 35 and based in Gauteng.
- Places
- 3 acts and 1 reserve.
- Languages
- English.
- What it produces
- Three live-streamed performances.
What you do
Perform in one of the slots: Africa's Talent on Stage at the Summit (Day Three, 09:33 to 09:45) and the musical bridge (09:57 to 10:00); the Closing Ceremony opening (17:00 to 17:05); or a short set at the Day Zero screening (17:30).
What you get
- A live-streamed performance slot at the Summit, the Closing Ceremony or Day Zero
- Transport arranged with the Operations team
- Recordings of the performances
How to apply
- Apply online by 15 December 2026 with a link to a video of your act (YouTube or Google Drive, not an upload).
- Videos are reviewed in January; acts are selected on 29 January 2027.
- Selected acts sign performance and broadcast agreements by 5 February 2027.
How people are selected
The Forum 5 partner, the Programme Manager and the Graphic Design & Communications Coordinator.
Key dates
From the call to the Indaba and beyond.
- Call opens
- Applications close
- Video links reviewed
- Acts selected
- Agreements signed
- Pieces agreed
- Video run-through
- Rehearsal on Day Three
Questions
Things people ask.
Do all members of a group need to be 18 to 35?
Yes. Every performer must be aged 18 to 35 and based in Gauteng.
Calls open 2 November 2026