The Basketball Africa League (BAL) has announced an electrifying lineup of artists and entertainers set to headline halftime performances during the 2025 BAL Playoffs at SunBet Arena in Pretoria from Friday, 6 June to Saturday, 14 June.

Award-winning artist Cassper Nyovest will kick off the opening night with a performance during the seeding game between Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya)—led by former NBA player Jaylen Adams—and Al Ittihad (Egypt)—led by former NBA player George King—on Friday, 6 June at 7:00 PM. Joining Nyovest are some of South Africa’s biggest music stars, including:

  • Ch’cco
  • Aymos
  • Blxckie
  • Bassie
  • Maglera
  • Focalistic
  • Zee Nxumalo
  • TBO
  • Robot Boii

The Basketball Africa League (BAL), a partnership between FIBA and NBA Africa, is a premier professional basketball league showcasing 12 elite club teams from across the continent.

The 2025 season marks its milestone fifth year, with the playoffs hosting the top eight teams:

  • Al Ittihad (Egypt)
  • Rivers Hoopers (Nigeria)
  • FUS Rabat (Morocco)
  • US Monastir (Tunisia)
  • Petro de Luanda (Angola)
  • Kriol Star (Cape Verde)
  • Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya)
  • APR (Rwanda)

The BAL Fan Zone at SunBet Arena will offer an immersive experience, featuring:

  • Official BAL merchandise
  • Food & beverage stalls
  • Live DJ performances
  • Interactive entertainment

Tickets for the 2025 BAL Playoffs and Finals are available at Ticketmaster.co.za.

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