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Fans and stars connect at 22nd CTIJF

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The Ploemies guitarist, Bradle Prince during the band's performance on the Manenberg Stage, on Day Two of the Cape Town Internation Jazz Festival, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre
LEADING MAN: The Ploemies guitarist, Bradle Prince during the band's performance on the Manenberg Stage, on Day Two of the Cape Town Internation Jazz Festival, at the Cape Town International Convention CentrePicture: Fuad Esack
Music producer and DJ Black Coffee rocking the house on the Kippies Stage on Day Two of this year's Cape Town International Jazz Festival
UNDISPUTED: Music producer and DJ Black Coffee rocking the house on the Kippies Stage on Day Two of this year's Cape Town International Jazz FestivalPicture: Fuad Esack

The 22nd edition of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival assembled a diverse range of performers and music aficionados. The three-day festival kicked off last Thursday with the free concert on Greenmarket Square followed by the festival proper on Friday and Saturday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

Fans let their feeling be known during Masego's stint on stage on Day One of this year's Cape Town International Jazz Festival
EXPRESSION SESSION: Fans let their feeling be known during Masego's stint on stage on Day One of this year's Cape Town International Jazz FestivalPicture: Fuad Esack
Tadow hit-maker Masego on stage at Kippies, on Day One of this year's CTIJF
MINDBLOWING: Tadow hit-maker Masego on stage at Kippies, on Day One of this year's CTIJFPicture: Fuad Esack
Masego didn't come to play at this year's CTIJF, he came to party hard
POOL PARTY Masego didn't come to play at this year's CTIJF, he came to party hardPicture: Fuad Esack
From left, comedian Wayne Mckay and friends, Anthony Karriem, Ian Pakoe, Lauren James and Chris Muller, hanging out the Manenberg Stage during the weekend's CTIJF
HANG OUT: From left, comedian Wayne Mckay and friends, Anthony Karriem, Ian Pakoe, Lauren James and Chris Muller, hanging out the Manenberg Stage during the weekend's CTIJFPicture: Fuad Esack
A fan captures weekend memories at Manenberg's, during the weekend's CTIJF
SELFIE TIME: A fan captures weekend memories at Manenberg's, during the weekend's CTIJFPicture: Fuad Esack
Ritmo lead vocalist, Keeno Lee bringing Brazilian and salsa vibes on the Manenberg Stage on Day 2 of this year's CTIJF
SALSA VIBES: Ritmo lead vocalist, Keeno Lee bringing Brazilian and salsa vibes on the Manenberg Stage on Day 2 of this year's CTIJFPicture: Fuad Esack
Even without the T in TKZee, Zwai Bala and Kabelo 'Bouga Luv' Mabalane showed they still have what it takes to be in the area. The duo took to the Manenberg Stage at this year's CTIJF and paid tribute to former group member Tokollo 'Magesh' Tshabalala's who died in in 2022, and others, during their stint on stage.
LENGENDARY: Even without the T in TKZee, Zwai Bala and Kabelo 'Bouga Luv' Mabalane showed they still have what it takes to be in the area. The duo took to the Manenberg Stage at this year's CTIJF and paid tribute to former group member Tokollo 'Magesh' Tshabalala's who died in in 2022, and others, during their stint on stage.Picture: Fuad Esack
Musical storyteller, Bongeziwe Mabandla, brings his blend of song, style and skilful guitar playing to the Manenberg Stage, on the second and final day of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival
FRESH: Musical storyteller, Bongeziwe Mabandla, brings his blend of song, style and skilful guitar playing to the Manenberg Stage, on the second and final day of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival Picture: Fuad Esack
Noeleen Burger and Charlene Caswell giving themselves a good time at last week's free CTIJF concert on Greenmarket Square
BESTIES Noeleen Burger and Charlene Caswell giving themselves a good time at last week's free CTIJF concert on Greenmarket SquarePicture: Fuad Esack
Incognito band members wrapping up their set on the Manenberg Stage, at the weekend's CTIJF
ENCORE: Incognito band members wrapping up their set on the Manenberg Stage, at the weekend's CTIJFPicture: Fuad Esack
Amapiano pioneer, Thato Ledwaba Kevin aka DJ Kelvin Momo, on the decks at the Manenberg Stage, at the weekend's CTIJF
PIONEER: Amapiano pioneer, Thato Ledwaba Kevin aka DJ Kelvin Momo, on the decks at the Manenberg Stage, at the weekend's CTIJFPicture: Fuad Esack
Horn section members of the band Ritmo on the Manenberg Stage on Day 2 of the weekend's CTIJF
TOP BRASS: Horn section members of the band Ritmo on the Manenberg Stage on Day 2 of the weekend's CTIJFPicture: Fuad Esack
A fan catching feels at Manenberg, during the weekend's CTIJF
FEELS: A fan catching feels at Manenberg, during the weekend's CTIJFPicture: Fuad Esack
American R&B singer-songwriter Ari Lennox on stage at Kippies, at CTIJF 2025.
STAR POWER: American R&B singer-songwriter Ari Lennox on stage at Kippies, at CTIJF 2025. Picture: Fuad Esack