Zeitz MOCAA Announces 2026 Gala Featuring Zoë Modiga and Honorary Awards
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) has revealed that South African musician Zoë Modiga will perform as the headline act at its fundraising gala on February 20, 2026, in Cape Town. The event will honor Abdoulaye Konaté, Dr Anita Blanchard, Martin Nesbitt, and Justice Albie Sachs with Zeitz MOCAA Honorary Awards, and include guests such as artists with current museum exhibitions. Proceeds support the museum's educational and curatorial initiatives, including the MOCAA on the Move project. The gala coincides with Cape Town Art Week and features a collateral program curated by Hamzeh Alfarahneh.
Key facts
- Zoë Modiga is the headline performer for the Zeitz MOCAA Gala on February 20, 2026
- Honorary Awards will be presented to Abdoulaye Konaté, Dr Anita Blanchard, Martin Nesbitt, and Justice Albie Sachs
- The event is a fundraiser supporting Zeitz MOCAA's art education and exhibition programs
Entities
Artists
- Zoë Modiga
- Abdoulaye Konaté
- Rita Mawuena Benissan
- Zohra Opoku
- Lerato Shadi
- Berni Searle
- Thebe Magugu
Institutions
- Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA)
- Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
- Liljevalchs
Locations
- Cape Town
- South Africa
- Stockholm
- Toronto