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AWARD-WINNING rapper from Bloemendal, Early B, will have festival goer\u2019s kuiering<\/span> in the Lagerville beer tent and on the main Adventure Province stage during the forthcoming SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well-known funk-rap numbers include Wikkel Hulle<\/span>, Leka Djy<\/span>, Lekka Ekka<\/span> and Song for my Boo<\/span>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

His latest single, Ben Ten<\/span>, has been described as fun with cheeky lyrics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early B will be performing in the Lagerville beer tent on Friday, June 28 from 10:30 until late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees supports responsible drinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No under eighteens will be allowed in the Lagerville beer tent and no underage drinking will be allowed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early B will join more than 40 of the country\u2019s star artists at the Wildsfees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will also be 360 specialist stalls, at least two of the Eastern Cape\u2019s biggest expos and festinos will be able to kuier under the wild Karoo sky with friends and family from Friday, June 28 to Sunday June 30. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another popular attraction to the Wildsfees is the annual game auction on Friday, 28th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n THE UD Express is giving away two double weekend passes to \u201cKuier\u201d at the 18th SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees. Exclusive Monster Energy hampers are also given away weekly.<\/s1>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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