AF-GONG FESTIVAL
MUSIC, ARTS & CULTURE
AF-GONG OVERVIEW
COMPANY OVERVIEW
N2S is a private company established in 2014 under South African law, led by Mr. Nhlanhla Dlamini and based in Johannesburg (East Rand, Stoneridge).
N2S hosts the annual AFGONG Music Festival, a dynamic pan-African event dedicated to driving socio-economic growth through music. The festival provides African artists with a powerful platform to showcase their talent, celebrates the diversity of African sounds and cultures, and nurtures emerging artists toward global recognition.
Guided by the spirit of Ubuntu, AFGONG promotes community impact through charity initiatives, job creation, and educational influence led by artists as role models.
Distinctively, festival artists are publicly voted for in their home countries, and winners contribute a portion of their prizes to charitable causes. N2S also reinvests part of its profits into arts and cultural development across Africa. The festival rotates between African host nations through a competitive bidding process.
At AFGONG, we partner with businesses that value precision, speed, and consistent outcomes. Our mission is to provide streamlined solutions that improve efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and support sustainable growth. We work with integrity, communicate transparently, and stay focused on what moves performance forward
Our Objectives
- Contribute to Africa’s socio-economic growth through music.
- Promote unity among African artists to address social challenges.
- Develop and elevate emerging African talent.
- Showcase African excellence on a global stage.
To be a leading platform empowering African artists to reach their highest potential.
Our Mission
- Empower the African child through music.
- Foster unity across the continent through cultural expression.
Excellence. Consistency. Professionalism. African Pride.
N2S STRATEGY
Emphasizing Service Excellence
We deliver a unique service package that combines high-level promotion and world-class entertainment — positioning AFGONG as the festival of choice across Africa.
Relationship-Driven Growth
We build sustainable, long-term relationships with artists, audiences, partners, and stakeholders — recognizing them as the driving force behind our continued growth and impact.
Focused Target Market
Our primary focus is the African market, serving quality-conscious audiences while steadily expanding toward global opportunities.
Key Strategic Pillars
- A unique, continent-wide African festival concept
- A clear and compelling project vision
- Positioning as Africa’s biggest music festival
- A strong, professional multidisciplinary team
- A powerful and recognizable brand
- Meaningful social responsibility programs that uplift communities
- Expanding African market demand and customer growth
- Future global audience expansion
- Strategic partnerships and sponsorship growth
Management
N2S Afgong is characterised by a passionate and dynamic group of people who are highly qualified and specialised in their respective fields, including a Director with extensive experience .
Nhlanhla Obert Dlamini– Chief Executive Officer
Nhlanhla Obert Dlamini is an accomplished Operations Management, Business Management and Business Administration Professional with over 25 years of cooperate work experience using exceptional communication and leadership skills to coach,manage and motivate professionals.
His expertise includes long term planning training in Ireland, Inbound and Outbound logistics training in Egypt, Certified SAP Power User and Provident fund trustee. He holds a Diploma in Operations Management, a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and a Masters in Business Administration.
He embraces diverse environments and remains committed to promoting creativity, effective problem solving, and breakthrough results. Having practiced his profession across all facets of business management, the experience he has gained in the areas of development and execution of strategies, change management and action plans has been instrumental in facilitating business performance.
To create growth and opportunity through advertising, business support, agriculture, and youth empowerment.
At N2S, we are committed to building stronger businesses and better futures. Our main focus is helping companies grow through impactful advertising and promotional solutions, while also providing business development, management, consultancy, and support services tailored to real needs.
We are passionate about supporting small and medium-sized businesses, empowering youth after school through agriculture, and promoting responsible entertainment development through AFGONG. Everything we do is centered on growth, innovation, and lasting impact.
SUMMARY
N2S is a multi-sector company specializing in advertising, business development, agriculture, consultancy, management, support services, and entertainment regulation through AFGONG. We are committed to helping businesses grow, supporting SMEs, and empowering youth through practical opportunities in agriculture and development.
N2S Services
Business Development
N2 Something supports businesses with strategies and services that improve performance, strengthen operations, and create growth opportunities.
Consultancy & Management
N2 Something provides guidance, planning, and management support to help businesses operate more effectively and achieve their goals.
MARKETING
N2. SOMETHING Marketing Support.
Advertising & Promotion
We create adverts and promotional solutions that help businesses increase visibility, connect with customers, and build stronger brands.
Agriculture Support
N2 Something opportunities in agriculture, especially for youth after school, by promoting participation, productivity, and sustainable development. SME Support Services We work with small and medium-scale businesses by providing practical support that helps them build, grow, and compete.
Entertainment Regulation – AFGONG
Through AFGONG, we coordinate and regulate entertainment activities in a structured, responsible, and creative way that supports talent and community development.
At N2 SOMETHING, we combine creativity with purpose. We understand the importance of visibility, business growth, community support, and youth empowerment. Our approach is practical, people-centered, and focused on producing real results.
We do not just offer services — we build relationships, create opportunities, and support transformation.
Whether you are a business looking to grow your brand, an entrepreneur seeking development support, or a community stakeholder interested in youth empowerment and structured entertainment, N2 SOMETHING is ready to work with you.
Let’s build growth, opportunity, and success together.
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N2S Legal
Rina Gunter
CEOGunter Attorneys is currently assisting N2S with all legal related matters. Gunter Attorneys was established in 2011 by Rina Gunter. Rina is a South African patent attorney and an attorney of the High Court of South Africa. She holds a science degree in metallurgy and chemistry, as well as a law degree. She has over 25 years’ experience in the fields of organic- and inorganic chemistry, material science, mining, mineral processing, water purification, food processing, construction and agricultural chemistry technologies, and mechanically engineering inventions..
Mike du Toit
AttorneyMike du Toit is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa, a qualified trade mark Practitioner and senior adjudicator of domain name disputes in terms of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 ( ECT Act) and regulations. He has more than 20 years’ experience in intellectual property law and is a former head of the trade mark litigation department in John & Kernick and Bowman Gilfillan Inc.
Christina Louw
AttorneyChristina is an attorney of the High Court of South Africa and a patent attorney in training with a Masters’ degree in pharmaceutical chemistry.
Claudine Lewis-Meintjes
Office ManagerClaudine is the office manager at Gunter Attorneys and executive secretary to Rina Gunter.
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AFGONG STORE
Contact Us
- 8 Greenstone Pl, Modderfontein, Edenvale, South Africa
- Stoneridge, East Rand,Johannesburg
- +268-78021704 - N2S / Afgong
- +27-634179214 - N2S/ Afgong
- ndlamini@n2safgong.com
- Mon - Friday 8:00am - 5pm Saturday 8:00am - 2pm
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