Dance Group
IVI is a dynamic South African dance collective formed in 2020, known for their sharp musicality, clean formations, and high-energy stage presence. The group has made a name for themselves in the local dance scene, placing 3rd at the KCC Dance Festival in 2024, and continuing to grow their footprint through standout performances and creative choreography.
The IVI crew is made up of dedicated and versatile dancers with strong foundations in hip hop, along with training across multiple commercial and street styles. Several members have represented South Africa on international stages including global dance conventions and competitions in Los Angeles and London while others have achieved multiple first-place wins at national competitions through their respective studios.
While six members will be performing at Comic con, IVI is part of a larger dance collective, with dancers who bring experience in a wide range of styles, from hip hop to contemporary, commercial, popping, and more. Their combined skill, passion, and teamwork make IVI a powerful force both on stage and within the SA dance community.
IVI continues to push their craft with every performance, delivering exciting, polished, and memorable sets that showcase the best of South African youth talent.
IVI is a dynamic South African dance collective formed in 2020, known for their sharp musicality, clean formations, and high-energy stage presence. The group has made a name for themselves in the local dance scene, placing 3rd at the KCC Dance Festival in 2024, and continuing to grow their footprint through standout performances and creative choreography. The IVI crew is made up of dedicated and versatile dancers with strong foundations in hip hop, along with training across multiple commercial and street styles. Several members have represented South Africa on international stages including global dance conventions and competitions in Los Angeles and London while others have achieved multiple first-place wins at national competitions through their respective studios. While six members will be performing at Comic con, IVI is part of a larger dance collective, with dancers who bring experience in a wide range of styles, from hip hop to contemporary, commercial, popping, and more. Their combined skill, passion, and teamwork make IVI a powerful force both on stage and within the SA dance community. IVI continues to push their craft with every performance, delivering exciting, polished, and memorable sets that showcase the best of South African youth talent.
The final day brings the Anime After Hours activation to a close with the biggest payoff of the week: the Grand Prize Draw. Fans who've collected all four Cheering Gear pieces across the con go into the draw for Free Cosplayer Gear, announced live on stage. A farewell idol performance, closing trivia and YES/NO crowd games, and the final Anime After Hours Exclusive Auction round out four days of anime energy, giveaways, and exclusive collectibles at Comic Con Africa.
The moment fans have been waiting for. After a month-long online competition (August 18 – September 26), Anime After Hours reveals the winner of the Mascot Art Competition live on the Pop-Taku Stage. The winning artist walks away with the latest Huion tablet products (valued at over R15,000), plus a full year of Anime After Hours marketing exposure and official accreditation. The session opens with an idol performance and the third Fan Cheering Giveaway, and closes out with trivia and an exclusive collectible auction to keep the celebration going.
The Anime After Hours stage takeover continues with another idol set, rapid-fire anime trivia, and YES/NO crowd games testing fans' favorite anime and characters. Don't miss the second Fan Cheering Giveaway — grab Cheering Gear Piece 2 and get one step closer to qualifying for the Grand Prize Draw. The session wraps with another rare Anime After Hours Exclusive Auction drop, featuring officially licensed collectibles imported straight from Japan.
Kick off the Anime After Hours activation at Pop-Taku Stage with a high-energy idol performance, live anime trivia, and the first Fan Cheering Giveaway of the con. Seated fans compete for the first of four collectible Cheering Gear pieces — collect all four across the week to enter the draw for Free Cosplayer Gear. The session closes with the reveal of Day 1's Anime After Hours Exclusive Auction item: an officially licensed, Japan-imported collectible available only at Comic Con Africa.
