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Adelaide’s Tkay Maidza performs stunning set at Womadelaide 2019

Growing up in Adelaide Tkay Maidza never made it to WOMAD – she was more of a Fringe girl. Last night she finally got to see what all the fuss was about, dropping a stunning hip hop set under the trees at Botanic Park.

Tkay Maidza performs at Womadelaide 2019. Picture: AAP / Emma Brasier
Tkay Maidza performs at Womadelaide 2019. Picture: AAP / Emma Brasier

Growing up in Adelaide Tkay Maidza never made it to WOMAD – she was more of a Fringe girl.

Last night she finally got to see what all the fuss was about, dropping a stunning hip hop set under the trees at Botanic Park.

“I’m so excited to finally be here,” the 22-year-old rapper told The Advertiser.

It’s a homecoming for the former St Michaels College and UniSA student, with her mum, dad and a bunch of friends turning out to catch her 6pm set.

“I think it will only be the third time my dad has seen me perform because he travels a lot for his job,” Maidza said.

Maidza still considers Adelaide home after achieving international success. Picture: AAP/Emma Brasier
Maidza still considers Adelaide home after achieving international success. Picture: AAP/Emma Brasier

Despite international success – including scooping Best Australian Act at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards – home is never far from Maidza’s heart.

“Adelaide is definitely still home for me. It’s where all my belongings are and I still have a lot of friends here.

“I think coming home a reconnecting with my friends and family puts it all into perspective.

“I stand back and think, ‘Whoa! It’s been quite a journey’.”

Maidza was part of a day that featured plenty of Adelaide talent, with up-and-coming soul singer Adrian Eagle and the energetic Ukulele Death Squad appearing on the bill alongside the likes of international favourites like Angelique Kidjo and BCUC.

France’s Compagnie Bilbobasso are thrilling audiences all weekend with their high-octane show about a quarrelling couple, involving fire art.

The fun continues today with Ollie English, The Bamboos and The Original Gypsies all lined up to play.

Gates open at 11am, see womadelaide.com.au for set times and ticket details.

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