Back to the City: The Premier Festival that Defines South African Hip Hop
Back to the City Festival: A Deep Dive into South Africa's Premier Hip Hop Event The Back to the City festival is not just an annual event; it's a pilgrimage for hip-hop enthusiasts across Africa. Held annually in the vibrant Newtown precinct of Johannesburg, it has cemented its reputation as the largest and most influential hip-hop and street culture festival on the continent. This article explores the origins of this iconic event, the visionary who brought it to life, and the major brands that have helped it grow from a niche gathering into a cultural phenomenon. The Visionary Behind the Beat: Who Started Back to the City? The mastermind and founder of the Back to the City festival is Osmic Menoe. A true custodian of South African hip-hop culture, Menoe is a multifaceted figure whose dedication goes far beyond just organizing a festival. He founded Back to the City in 2007 with a clear mission: to create a space that would ...