Major League DJz announce new season of Balcony Mix Africa

Amapiano music show Balcony Mix Africa is returning for a new season.

This time, the founders of the show, Major League DJz, are partnering up with cognac brand, Remy Martin. The three shows will air every Friday from 17 December to 7 January.

Balcony Mix Africa sees the reality TV stars playing some of the trending amapiano songs alongside a different DJ every week. They started the show during the lockdown and it has become one of the most followed programmes.

The duo, whose real names are Banele and Bandile Mbere, said they started this show for people to still listen to the music they love while in the comfort their own homes.

“Since the start of Covid-19, we have looked at alternative ways to drive interest in music and arts. The virtual Balcony Mix Africa sessions have been instrumental in launching new music and encouraging fans across Africa to stay home and stay safe but enjoy amazing music and beautiful scenery from the comfort of their homes by watching Balcony Mix Africa on YouTube,” said Banele.

Bandile said they are happy about working with the alcohol brand. “We are really excited to be partnering with the Remy family this summer season because for us, the Balcony Mix Africa platform is crucial in immersing the amapiano sound across the world,” he said.

“We guarantee all our fans that this summer is going to be like no other as we take the Balcony Mix experiences across the country. We will be filming the shows in Joburg, Cape Town and Durban. The final videos will be on YouTube, as usual,” he continued.

Remy Martin marketing manager Jerome Adonis said:

“Major League DJz have worked hard over the years to be able to deliver an exceptional music experience, which resonates so well with our local audience. Teaming up with Riky Rick and Major League DJz is the ultimate manifestation of excellence and collaboration which is so close to the heart of our brand.”