From singing in her native Xhosa in Beyonce's ferocious 2019 anthem 'MY POWER' to teaming up with Lil Simz on 2025's 'FLOOD', Moonchild Sannelly has steadfastly positioned herself as an artist with global appeal and unparalleled talent. Her own records, which she describes as 'future ghetto funk' is blazingly energetic and unapologetically defiant, skipping from pop, hip hop, Amapiano, r&b, and refusing to settle on a single type of sound. 

Born in Gqeberha on the Eastern Cape, Moonchild moved to 

 via Durban to pursue music and build her career. She released her debut album 'Rabulapha' in 2015, and her third and latest album 'Full Moon' in 2025.  

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 is South Africa's largest city, and a mecca for creative talent. The birth place of Kwaito and mecca for Amapiano producers, it's no surprise that Gqeberha-born singer Moonchild Sannelly moved to Jo'burg to flex her artistry. 

Since releasing her debut album 'Rabulapha' in 2015, she's attracted global attention for her self-labelled brand of 'future ghetto funk'. From singing in her native Xhosa in Beyonce's ferocious 2019 anthem 'MY POWER', to teaming up with Lil Simz on 2025's 'FLOOD', Moonchild Sannelly has steadfastly positioned herself as an artist with global appeal and unparalleled talent.  Most recently, she's teamed up with Africa Express for their club banger 'Kuduro' ahead of the collective's forthcoming album



If you're keen to know what Moonchild gets up to in her beloved home city, check her guide below: 

Johannesburg

You are guaranteed to get some quality drinks here!


You can find great music and good vibes. If you like braised meat this is the perfect place.

Head to the Marabi Club for tapas. It's also great for jazz bands and discovering local talent. 

Bantu records in Parktown North is great for classical records. You can find everything from Miriam Makheba to my idols Busi Mhlongo and Erykah Badu. 

Kwa Mai Mai Traditional Market is an off-grid location I suggest exploring. It’s an under-the-bridge experience, where there's makeshift South African restaurants and groove (party) all in one place. 

For my baddies with class and no budget, the Italian restaurant Gemeli is the perfect place to line your stomach.

For a night out I would suggest Nostra for a good after party. It’s a club that will have you on your feet all night long! 

To experience the arts check out the Goodman Gallery in Rosebank. To anyone reading this, you need to follow Trevor Stuurman, the owner of the manor.

For those that can last until after the after party, SUMMIT is the place to go. It’s a super fun strip club.  

The Magaliesberg in northern South Africa, it’s just 30 minutes outside of Johannesburg with rock pools and lots of greenery, it’s a real wilderness experience. I think anyone reading this should definitely check it out if they are ever in northern South Africa. 