The United Arab Emirates largest celebration of Africa’s rich and diverse cultures, the All Africa Festival (AAF) will hold next month in Yas Island’s Etihad Park, Abu Dhabi.
According to the organisers, over 35 artists and DJs across Africa will perform at the historic event. The list includes, Yemi Alade, Diamond Platnumz, Omah Lay, Eddie Kenzo and Tekno.
A statement from the organisers disclosed that “More than 35 artists and DJs hailing from all corners of Africa will perform at the 3-day Festival: Congolese French singer, rapper, and songwriter Maître Gims, Canadian Moroccan actress, singer and dancer Nora Fatehi, Nigerian Singer-Songwriters Omah Lay, Tekno and Yemi Alade Ghanaian Afropop, dancehall and reggae musician Stonebwoy, have been announced as some of the headlining acts at the Festival.
“Joining them are Tanzanian Bongo Flava recording artist Diamond Platnumz, French hip hop, R&B and urban pop singer-songwriter Vegedream, Moroccan rapper ElGrandeToto, Sudanese singer/songwriter Hleem Taj Alser and Ethiopian hip hop artist Lij Michael (Faf), South African dancer and singer Kamo Mphela, Zimbabwean-born “Queen of Amapiano” Sha Sha, Congolese Soukous Star, Singer and Producer Koffi Olomide and Zimbabwean-born Singer, Songwriters Berita and Hillary.”
The statement added:” With many more artists having joined the fold of talent performing in Abu Dhabi at the All Africa Festival, this event is set to be the biggest ode to Afro-entertainment in the Middle East to date.
“A stellar line-up of DJs from Africa and the diaspora set to keep the vibe alive in between performances: Now, what’s a music inspired festival without some electric energy from a DJ’s turntable? Emirati female DJ Liya brings it in for local talent at the Festival, joined by Zimbabwean DJ C-Boy, Kenyan Deeyay Mneddy, Somali DJ Jay Beats and American DJ Nikki Nicole who have all rose to prominence on the Dubai entertainment scene.
“Tanzanian RJ the DJ, Senegalese DJ Dollar and Nigerian DJ Royal Phys, South African Vigro Deep and Nigerian St Seii form the stable of disk jockeys flying in from the continent to Abu Dhabi, to showcase their talent from their turntables.
“Ghanaian actress and film producer, Juliet Ibrahim will reel in the festivities as event host: Growing up in Ghana introduced Juliet to the vivid traditions, values, and friendliness of the African culture. She credits her Lebanese heritage for close family ties, and a passion for delectable cuisine.
“Guests at the All Africa Festival will soak up Juliet’s contagious energy, sure to be captivated by the personality that is making waves as an actress and film producer as she takes to the stage as the event host from February 2nd through to the 4th in Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Park.”
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