Ghanaian saxophonist Steve Bedi delivered a show-stopping performance on Saturday night at the 2025 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival in Johannesburg, earning widespread praise as one of the standout acts of the event. On Instagram, Standard Bank Joy of Jazz shared behind-the-scenes clips of Bedi, calling him “Ghana’s saxophone powerhouse”. In another post ahead of the show, the festival teased: “When Steve Bedi steps onto the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz stage, expect nothing short of magic.” The comments section was flooded with admiration, including one pinned remark: “I’ve been coming to Joy of Jazz for years! If Saturday’s set was any indication, organisers may have little choice but to make room for Steve Bedi in future editions of Joy of Jazz. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.