Curated by Andile Buka

If Sandton’s going to have a Nudie soundtrack, it should be the city’s own.

South Africa, here we come!

There’s something electric about Sandton. It’s a city that pulses—where soaring skylines meet shaded plazas, where boardrooms brush up against brunch spots, and where every cobblestone seems to hum with everything Johannesburg is becoming. But there’s another thread running through its fabric: the deep-rooted love South Africans have for denim.

Come September 5th, we’ll be calling it home.

A City with a Soundtrack

Johannesburg has always been a music city — and Sandton catches its echoes. Jazz weaves through the fabric of the city, alive in intimate venues and late-night sessions that spill into the streets. The beat shifts as you move: amapiano and house roll from lounges and clubs, rooftop DJs set the pace against the skyline, and spontaneous pop-up sets turn ordinary nights into something unforgettable.

Music here isn’t background noise — it’s the lifeblood of the city.

Curated by Andile Buka

To mark our arrival, we’ve teamed up with Andile Buka—a multifaceted creative based in Johannesburg, known as a collector, DJ, and photographer—for a Curated by playlist on Spotify. It’s the best of South Africa right now through Andile's ears, distilled through his deep connection to both local and global sounds.

Andile’s photography has gained recognition for capturing intimate and thought—provoking moments, often exploring themes of identity, history, and the urban landscape of Johannesburg. On the decks, his eclectic taste weaves these same themes into music—bridging cultures, eras, and genres. The playlist is your sonic entry point to the city we’re stepping into.

The playlist is your sonic entry point to the city we’re stepping into.

Nudie Night

For the Sandton City opening, we put out an open call for local unsigned musicians to perform live for the opening party on 18th September. If Sandton’s going to have a Nudie soundtrack, it should be the city’s own.

Here, in the urban blur of towers and street beats, we’re adding denim to Sandton’s mosaic—not as outsiders, but as neighbours who will learn from its street style, its prints, and now, its playlists.