Resonance Archive festival : Joe Nina

Joe Nina - 28 November 2026

Joe Nina’s music sits at the intersection of popular memory, township culture, musical innovation and the living archive. He is not only an artist whose songs evoke a particular era; he is also a musician whose career helps tell the story of how South African popular music evolved. He became a prominent figure in the development of South African township pop and early kwaito, with songs such as Ding Dong helping define the sound of the era. His career also extends into Afro-soul and other styles, and he has worked as a songwriter and producer for numerous South African artists.