King Highzar

​Haile Mafafo is a Kimberley-based composer and spoken-word artist whose work investigates the intersection of Northern Cape history and contemporary technology. Listed as both an artist and producer on Music in Africa, Haile is recognized for his powerful, soulful live sets that seamlessly merge intricate original music with rhythm-driven poetry. His art is a vital contribution to the community performing-arts scene, consistently creating soundscapes that examine how digital tools and production techniques can be used to archive and reimagine the region's rich, yet often overlooked, traditional narratives.