South African music legend Caiphus Semenya is celebrating his 87th birthday with a special musical homecoming, as he prepares to take audiences on a journey through some of his most enduring work. The legendary composer, musician and songwriter will headline the Caiphus Semenya Songbook at the Joburg Theatre from 18 to 20 September 2026. With a career spanning decades, exile, collaboration with some of Africa and the world's greatest artists, and an extraordinary contribution to South African music, Semenya's story is deeply intertwined with the country's cultural history. As he enters his 87th year, we speak to Ntate Semenya about the upcoming shows, his musical journey, the songs that have defined his legacy, and what the future holds for one of South Africa's greatest musical treasures

<p>South African music legend Caiphus Semenya is celebrating his 87th birthday with a special musical homecoming, as he prepares to take audiences on a journey through some of his most enduring work. The legendary composer, musician and songwriter will headline the Caiphus Semenya Songbook at the Joburg Theatre from 18 to 20 September 2026. With a career spanning decades, exile, collaboration with some of Africa and the world's greatest artists, and an extraordinary contribution to South African music, Semenya's story is deeply intertwined with the country's cultural history. As he enters his 87th year, we speak to Ntate Semenya about the upcoming shows, his musical journey, the songs that have defined his legacy, and what the future holds for one of South Africa's greatest musical treasures</p>