A Celebration of Global Sounds

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Join us for an extraordinary afternoon where worlds collide and cultures unite. Rakaya Fetuga’s internationally acclaimed storytelling meets Richard Olatunde Baker’s masterful African percussion, while Karen Ryan brings her Irish roots to London’s music scene alongside JB Rose’s soulful British-Jamaican fusion. Bhangra and Bollywood from Jay Mistry and, anchoring this cultural tapestry is headline act, Dele Sosimi, the Nigerian-British Afrobeat legend who carried the torch from Fela Kuti’s Egypt 80 to global stages, bringing decades of authentic rhythm and revolutionary soul to open our festival in spectacular style. Where stories, rhythms, and revolutionary spirit ignite.

DELE SOSIMI AFROBEAT EXPERIENCE

From Fela Kuti’s Egypt 80 to global stages Nigerian-British Afrobeat legend Dele Sosimi brings decades of authentic rhythm and soul to the stage. A founding member of Femi Kuti’s Positive Force and direct protégé of the Afrobeat masters.
Experience pure Afrobeat heritage
Live. Raw. Unforgettable.

RAKAYA FETUGA & RICHARD OLATUNDE BAKER

Where powerful words meet ancient rhythms

RAKAYA FETUGA – Award-winning storyteller whose words have traveled from North West London to stages across the globe, from Qatar to Cuba. Her creative writing and performance poetry have powered campaigns for the UN, BBC, Microsoft, Cartier, and Bloomberg Philanthropies.

RICHARD OLATUNDE BAKER – Master African percussionist and Yoruba talking drummer of British-Nigerian heritage. A celebrated bandleader and producer who has performed alongside legends including Mulatu Astatke, Tony Allen (Fela Kuti’s drummer), and Anthony Joseph.

KAREN RYAN & FRIENDS

A cornerstone of London’s vibrant Irish music scene and driving force behind the acclaimed Return to London Town festival. As both performer and promoter, she has championed exceptional artists across the capital for years.

JB ROSE

A cultural fusion of British cool and Jamaican storytelling, delivering deep bass grooves, luscious harmonies and uplifting wellness vibes. Her sweet, soulful tones and self-penned singles capture golden-era soul magic—heartfelt odes to lasting love and devotion.

MISTRY MUSIC

MistryMusic has the most talented and versatile musicians, that have also performed with different genres of music I.e. Jazz, Soul, Reggae, Hip Hop etc. The Bollywood band consists of singers and musicians that will perform both Golden Oldies and Recent Bollywood Hits, from slow Romantic to Rocking Dance floor songs