🎶 Next wave of acts revealed for Africa Oyé 2026 🎶 🇲🇿 Ghorwane 🇹🇹 Kobo Town 🇸🇳 Awale Jant Band Joining the likes of Fatoumata Diawara, Patroanking and Janet Kay are bands from Mozambique, Trinidad and a Senegalese London-based collective! Tickets on sale now! Purchase here: africaoye.com/tickets

The latest announcements from @africaoye.bsky.social ahead of the 2026 festival… Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June

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The Queen of Lovers Rock joins Africa Oyé 2026 lineup in latest artist reveal! 🇯🇲🇬🇧 Janet Kay 🇬🇧🇯🇲 🇹🇬 Nana Benz Du Togo 🇹🇬 🇨🇩🇨🇦 Kizaba 🇨🇦🇨🇩 ✨ Janet Kay makes her Oyé debut on the festival Sunday - the first Black British-born female reggae artist to hit No.1 in the UK.! Tickets: africaoye.com/tickets

🇲🇱 Mali 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇨🇩 DR Congo ... but where next? With the first 3 acts confirmed for Oyé 2026, what countries would you like to see in our next artist reveal? Africa Oyé Festival 20th and 21st June 2026 Sefton Park, Liverpool TICKETS FROM £11 - africaoye.com/tickets

We're delighted to sponsor Tranmere Rovers FC's Kenyan youth international Zech Obiero for the remainder of the 25/26 season! Best of luck to Zech as he prepares for his home debut today at Prenton Park. @tranmererovers.bsky.social @allygoodman.bsky.social #SWA #ListenToAfrica #Kenya

Not long left on our Liverpool City Region price freeze 🥶 Get a day ticket for Oyê 2026 for just £11 while you can! www.africaoye.com/tickets 👀 #ListenToAfrica #Festival #Liverpool

Don't miss The London African Gospel Choir take on Bob Marley's songbook at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic on Saturday April 18th 🇯🇲 Tickets are available now: liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con... @liverpoolphil.bsky.social

Just seen the sad news that Ebo Taylor died on Saturday at the age of 90. Here’s the Ghanaian highlife and afrobeat legend in concert in 2014 #RIP youtu.be/vBS6UAdFiEc

Brón orm a rá libh go bhfuair Fathach Mór Ceoil na hAfraice, Ebo Taylor, bás ag aois 90. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebo_Tay... @muirisoconchuir.bsky.social @raidionalife.bsky.social @craol-ie.bsky.social @philbergan.bsky.social @mellowtoneclub.bsky.social @africaoye.bsky.social @paulduhaney.bsky.social

🔥 LAST CALL FOR TRiBE 🔥 A showcase of exciting Liverpool talent at the @liverpoolphil.bsky.social TONIGHT! Tickets via linktr.ee/africaoye or on the door...see you there 👀

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🔥 TOMORROW NIGHT IN LIVERPOOL 🔥 Africa Oyé X LIMF Academy present TRiBE, at the @liverpoolphil.bsky.social Music Room on Sat 7th Feb, exploring the eclecticism and depth of the hip hop genre. TICKETS ON SALE - JUST £6: www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con... 📸: KOJ by @beckyoliver.images

✨ Festival Food & Drink Policy Update ✨ TICKETS: africaoye.com/tickets

😍 Our Sunday Headliner 😍 The incredible Fatoumata Diawara seen here with her striking signature SG - is the first woman of colour to receive an Epiphone signature guitar. Grab your Africa Oyé Festival tickets now - June 20th & 21st 2026: africaoye.com/tickets #ListenToAfrica #Mali

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👀 NEXT WEEKEND 👀 On the decks for TRiBE feat. KOJ and Friends will be Amber Rose! An electrifying Scouse DJ who’s taken the city’s club scene by storm. Amber’s sound pulses with the vibrant rhythm of reggae, dancehall, amapiano, UK funky, garage, and more. 🎟️ www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con...

💥 TRiBE Artist Spotlight 💥 Born in Ghana, he is inspired by J Hus, Kokoroko and Santan Dave, as well as Old School Hip Hop and Ghana Highlife Music. Oyé & LIMF Academy join forces for TRiBE, a collaborative event at the @liverpoolphil.bsky.social - 7th Feb 🎟️ www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con...

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💥 Oyé and LIMF Academy have joined forces for TRiBE! 💥 With a unique fusion between the rawness of grime culture and the creativity and eclecticism of UK Rap, KOJ delivers authentic and personable lyrics full of character that resonates with his audience. 🎟️ www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con...

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🇲🇱 SUNDAY HEADLINER REVEAL 🇲🇱 We are thrilled to announce that the incredible Fatoumata Diawara will be making her Africa Oyé return this summer after 15 years! Sunday 21st June 2026, Sefton Park, Liverpool Tickets on sale now starting at just £11 for LCR residents: africaoye.com/tickets

On the decks for TRiBE feat. KOJ and Friends will be the fantastic DJ Amber Rose! Don't miss this showcase of Liverpool talent at the @liverpoolphil.bsky.social Music Room on Sat 7th Feb with Oyé and LIMF Academy 👀 TICKETS ON SALE - JUST £6: www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con...

A spellbinding night at the @liverpoolphil.bsky.social Music Room 🤩 Huge thanks to Afel Bocoum and his fellow musicians for entertaining a packed Oyé house this past Tuesday night! Photo: @alanblundell.bsky.social

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Mali's own Afel Bocoum - TONIGHT AT THE MUSIC ROOM! Please book online as only the last few tickets remain: www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con...

💥 3 Weeks To Go 💥 Big thanks to The Guide Liverpool for the feature! Oyé and LIMF Academy present TRiBE, a collaborative event at the Phil Music Room on Sat 7th Feb, exploring the eclecticism and depth of the hip hop genre. Featuring: KOJ, Philly D, Tee, Amber Rose 🎟 linktr.ee/africaoye

🇲🇱 The brilliant Afel Bocoum plays Liverpool this Tuesday night! 🇲🇱 A star turn on Damon Albarn’s Africa Express shows and the 2002 album Mali Music propelled Ali Farka Touré's protege to stardom. Tickets: www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con... Photograph: Seydou Camara & i4Africa

🇨🇩 Playing the Sunday of Africa Oyé in Liverpool's Sefton Park 🇨🇩 Afrofuturist music ensemble Fulu Miziki turns trash into art! Don't miss these incredible eco-punks this summer on Sunday 21st June - book your festival tickets today. TICKETS: africaoye.com/tickets #ListenToAfrica #Liverpool

✅ Nearly a BILLION YouTube streams ✅ MTV Africa Music Awards Winner ✅ Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 honouree ✅ Africa Oyé Saturday Headliner! Don't miss the incredible @patoranking.bsky.social in Liverpool's Sefton Park on Saturday 20th June! TICKETS: africaoye.com/tickets

💥 Hip Hop Showcase Line-Up 💥 Tickets just £6 for a night of stellar Liverpool hip hop with Oyé and LIMF Academy at the @liverpoolphil.bsky.social Music Room on Saturday 7th Feb! KOJ // TEE // PHILLY D // DJ AMBER ROSE Tickets: www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con... #Liverpool #HipHop #Showcase

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💃 First Two Acts Revealed For Oyé 2026 💃 🇳🇬 Nigerian Afrobeats trailblazer @patoranking.bsky.social! 🇨🇩 Congolese eco-punks Fulu Miziki! The UK's biggest celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture returns to Liverpool on 20th and 21st June 2026! TICKETS: www.africaoye.com/tickets

We've FROZEN a limited amount of festival tickets for Liverpool City Region residents at EarlyBird prices 🙌🏾 Grab yours now from just £11 with Under 12s getting in FREE and discounts for groups! PLUS...are you ready for our first artist reveal next week 🇳🇬 🇨🇩 👀 TICKETS: africaoye.com/tickets/

💥 Liverpool Hip Hop Night Line-Up Announced 💥 Africa Oyé and LIMF Academy have joined forces for TRiBE, a collaborative event at the @liverpoolphil.bsky.social Music Room on 7th Feb, exploring the eclecticism & depth of hip hop. KOJ Philly D TEE DJ Amber Rose www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con...

🎉 LAST CALL FOR EARLYBIRDS 🎉 Oyééééé! Tickets go up in price TOMORROW January 6th for Africa Oyé 2026 so grab them now: africaoye.com/tickets/ Under 12s FREE and discounts for groups ❤️ (Photo: Our MC 'The Principal' Nze Stephen by @alanblundell.bsky.social) #Liverpool #ListenToAfrica

Ready for these vibes in 2026? 🥳 Just 3 days left to get your Africa Oyé Festival tickets at EarlyBird prices! Book now via Ticket Quarter: africaoye.com/tickets (Photo: Dub Defenders by Nick Clague)

🎄 Looking for that last minute Christmas present? Give the gift of music and culture with an Early Bird Africa Oyé Ticket at just £11 - going off sale on January 6th! LIVE MUSIC // DJS // WORKSHOPS // STALLS // KIDS GO FREE! BOOK NOW: africaoye.com/tickets

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🎄 Looking for that last minute Christmas present? Give the gift of music and culture with an Early Bird Africa Oyé Ticket at just £11 - going off sale on January 6th! LIVE MUSIC // DJS // WORKSHOPS // STALLS // KIDS GO FREE! BOOK NOW: africaoye.com/tickets

Book your FREE tickets for the amazing Sophie Lukacs at The Tung Auditorium when she visits Liverpool in April 2026! Lukacs is an award-winning Hungarian kora player who learned from the masters in Mali. BOOK NOW: thetungauditorium.com/events/sophi... (Photo: Jeff Malo)

📣 FREE SHOW 📣 Award-Winning Kora Player and Singer-Songwriter Comes to Liverpool in 2026! Don't miss the fantastic Sophie Lukacs in a FREE lunchtime show on April 15th at The Tung Auditorium. Booking essential as this one will be a sell-out: thetungauditorium.com/events/sophi...

🛍️ TRADERS & STALL HOLDERS 🛍️ Fancy having a stall at the Africa Oyé Festival in June? Head to the link below for all the info you need: africaoye.com/trading-at-a... (Photo: What Gwan at Oyé 2024 by @alanblundell.bsky.social)