South African Artist Kobus Muller represents South Africa at German Federal Government Open Day 2025
Embassy of South Africa in Berlin highlights cultural diplomacy through music
September 10th, 2025
Berlin, 25 August 2025 – South African-born, Berlin-based singer, songwriter, and music producer Kobus Muller represented South Africa at the German Federal Government Open Day 2025, held in Berlin on 23–24 August. Invited by the South African Embassy in Berlin, Muller performed on the main stage at the Federal Foreign Office, where he led the South African National Anthem and presented a multilingual repertoire in Afrikaans, Zulu, Sesotho, English, Ndebele, Xhosa, and German. His first performance on Saturday morning featured the traditional heritage song “Shosholoza”, which he described as a symbol of unity and resilience, followed by further songs that highlighted the richness of South Africa’s cultural diversity. Later in the afternoon, he returned to the stage with an Afrikaans/Schlager number that captivated the audience gathered in the Protokollhof.
The invitation followed Muller’s impromptu a cappella rendition of the South African National Anthem at the Embassy on Mandela Day, 18 July 2025, a performance that went viral after being shared on the Embassy’s official social media channels. The tribute was praised as a powerful reminder of Nelson Mandela’s legacy of peace, justice, and reconciliation, and the Embassy underlined its importance by inviting Muller to bring his voice to one of Germany’s most visible political stages. Speaking after the event, Muller said it had been a profound honour to represent his country and share the soul of South Africa with an international audience.
Coinciding with his appearance, Nextereo Records launched the global pre-release campaign of Muller’s studio recording of “Shosholoza”, which will be officially released on 12 September 2025 across all major digital streaming platforms. The Embassy emphasised that Muller’s performances reflected the value of cultural diplomacy, using music to foster dialogue, showcase South Africa’s diversity, and strengthen ties between Germany and South Africa.
Muller first rose to prominence after winning South Africa’s Supersterre competition in 2007 and has since built an international career with 16 albums, performances in over 30 countries, and collaborations with acts such as Westlife, Smokie, and Boney M. Alongside his music career, he has been active in philanthropy, supporting children’s health, animal welfare, and cancer research. His appearance at the German Federal Government Open Day added to a career that bridges continents and underscores the role of music as a universal language of unity and cultural identity.
References
- http://www.kobusmuller.de
- https://kobusmuller.de/press-and-news-kobus-muller-tag-der-offen-tur-im-auswartigen-amt?utm_source=chatgpt.com
