Cassper Nyovest, Focalistic, Ch’cco & More to Light Up BAL 2025 Playoffs in Pretoria

Star-studded halftime show lineup promises explosive entertainment at SunBet Arena

The 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs and Finals are set to bring more than just elite hoops action to Pretoria — they’re delivering a cultural spectacle. South African superstars including Cassper Nyovest, Focalistic, Ch’cco, Aymos, and Blxckie are among the high-profile artists confirmed to headline the halftime shows during the much-anticipated tournament.

The festivities kick off on Friday, 6 June at the SunBet Arena, with Cassper Nyovest taking the stage during the seeding game between Al Ahli Tripoli and Al Ittihad. A blend of sport and South Africa’s thriving music scene, this year’s BAL aims to provide fans with an unforgettable experience both on and off the court.

From Robot Boii’s signature high-energy performance to the soulful vocals of Aymos and the township swagger of Maglera Doe Boy, the halftime entertainment mirrors the diversity and dynamism of African basketball culture. Fans can also immerse themselves in the BAL Fan Zone with food, merchandise, DJ sets, and lifestyle activations.

Here’s the full press release with all the details on what to expect during the nine-day basketball and entertainment bonanza:

CASSPER NYOVEST, CH’CCO, AYMOS, BLXCKIE, BASSIE, MAGLERA
AND FOCALISTIC HEADLINE HALFTIME PERFORMANCES AT
BASKETBALL AFRICA LEAGUE PLAYOFFS AND FINALS IN
PRETORIA

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced the lineup of artists and entertainers who will headline halftime performances when the 2025 BAL Playoffs get underway at SunBet Arena in Pretoria from Friday, 6 June – Saturday, 14 June. Award-winning music artist Cassper Nyovest will headline the opening night when he takes the stage during a 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 p.m.

Other halftime performers will include some of South Africa’s top music artists, such as Ch’cco, Aymos, Zee Nxumalo & TBO, Robot Boii, Blxckie, Bassie, Maglera and Focalistic.

The 2025 BAL Playoffs and Finals tickets are available on Ticketmaster.co.za.

Please see below for the 2025 BAL Playoffs and Finals entertainment schedule.

DATE | PERFORMANCES AND GAME TIP-OFF TIME

Friday, 6 June
The Unit Acrobats (Opening Ceremony)
Fuego Dance Group – Kriol Star (Cape Verde) vs. FUS Rabat (Morocco) 4:00 p.m. (Halftime)
Cassper Nyovest – Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) vs. Al Ittihad (Egypt) 7:00 p.m. (Halftime)

Saturday, 7 June
Robot Boii, Phantom Steeze, The Boiz – Petro de Luanda (Angola) vs. APR (Rwanda) 4:00 p.m. (Halftime)
Blxckie – US Monastir (Tunisia) vs. Rivers Hoopers (Nigeria) 7:00 p.m. (Halftime)

Sunday, 8 June
Soweto’s Finest – Quarterfinal 1 (Halftime, 4:00 p.m.)
Zee Nxumalo & TBO – Quarterfinal 2 (Halftime, 7:00 p.m.)

Monday, 9 June
Movers and Shakers – Quarterfinal 3 (Halftime, 4:00 p.m.)
Ch’cco – Quarterfinal 4 (Halftime, 7:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, 11 June
The Unit Acrobats – Semifinal 1 (Halftime, 4:00 p.m.)
Aymos – Semifinal 2 (Halftime, 7:00 p.m.)

Friday, 13 June
Bassie – Third Place Game (Halftime, 7:00 p.m.)

Saturday, 14 June
Maglera Doe Boy and the Unit Acrobats – BAL Finals (Closing Ceremony; 4:00 p.m.)
Focalistic – BAL Finals (Halftime; 4:00 p.m.)

In addition, the BAL Fan Zone at SunBet Arena will offer a vibrant and engaging experience for all attendees with a variety of lifestyle and entertainment options, including official BAL merchandise, food and beverage stands, DJ performances and more.

The BAL, a collaboration between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and NBA Africa, is a professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa that tipped off its milestone fifth season in April 2025. Following the conference group phase held in Morocco (Kalahari Conference, 5-13 April), Senegal (Sahara Conference, 26 April-4 May) and Rwanda (Nile Conference, 17-25 May), the top eight teams advanced to the BAL Playoffs and Finals at SunBet Arena in Pretoria: Al Ittihad (Egypt), Rivers Hoopers (Nigeria), FUS Rabat (Morocco), US Monastir (Tunisia), Petro de Luanda (Angola), Kriol Star (Cape Verde), Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) and APR (Rwanda).