1-Year Anniversary with a Powerful Lineup Let's Celebrate #UrbanExchange
LyleGhost
4 June 2025
I can personally attest to the magnetic energy and realness this platform fosters. Urban Exchange isn’t just a show—it’s a movement built from the ground up.
After a full year of groundbreaking sessions, The Urban Exchange returns on Saturday, 7 June 2025, with a special 1-Year Anniversary Session hosted at the iconic One Room Music & Comedy Club in Gqeberha. This isn’t just another event—it’s a celebration of a movement that has given local artists a powerful platform to speak their truth.
Since its inception, The Urban Exchange has pushed boundaries, offering a space for raw, unfiltered self-expression through Hip Hop, Poetry, Acoustic Soul, and more. Curated by the ever-visionary Yahkeem Mavulakuvaliwe, the event series has become a staple in the Eastern Cape’s creative calendar, merging street energy with artistic excellence.
One Room Music & Comedy Club will again be the hotspot for this event. Over the past year, it has grown into a safe haven for artists to showcase their talents. From Back To The Cypher to the monthly Urban Exchange sessions and O.T.E Artistry’s annual gathering—One Room has proven to be the beating heart of Gqeberha’s underground creative scene.
🎤 1-Year Anniversary Lineup Includes:
Suarie – Delivering soul-stained bars with raw passion.
Farcan Reech Ujo – Igniting the mic with powerful vernac flows.
IHlubi UMthimkhulu Songo – Acoustic vibes and revolutionary chords.
ATP vumti EC – Lyrical tactician with sharp delivery.
Yahkeem Mavulakuvaliwe – Honoring the night with a special set.
🎧 Beatologybeatz Tshiwula & DJ PAKS – A fire duo bringing sonic elevation to match the energy in the room.
📍 Venue: One Room Music & Comedy Club 📆 Date: Saturday, 7 June 2025 🕕 Time: 18h00 for 19h00 🎟️ Tickets: R50 Pre-Sale | R70 at the Door 🍸 Shot of Kwande Craft Gin on entry 🛍️ Local vendors and culture stalls on display
🎟️ Buy your ticket via Quicket Or EFT to: Capitec The Urban Exchange Acc: 2165071417 Branch: 470010 Ref: Your Name
I’ll be there too. As KToG, I’ve performed at past installments and watched this platform grow into something powerful. The energy is unmatched. The authenticity? Unquestionable. It’s where voices matter and where culture lives.
No matter your race, background, or music taste—don’t miss this moment. It’s more than a show. It’s the movement.
We don’t follow trends. We build legacies. #TheUrbanExchange #HipHopNaPhakade 📸 Visuals by SIX BLX Built in the Eastern Cape. Felt Worldwide.
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