The latest announcements from @africaoye.bsky.social ahead of the 2026 festivalβ¦
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June
The latest announcements from @africaoye.bsky.social ahead of the 2026 festivalβ¦
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June
JUST ANNOUNCED
LATEST ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT FOR OYΓ 2026
JUST ANNOUNCED
The Queen of Lovers Rock joins Africa OyΓ© 2026 lineup in latest artist reveal!
π―π²π¬π§ Janet Kay π¬π§π―π²
πΉπ¬ Nana Benz Du Togo πΉπ¬
π¨π©π¨π¦ Kizaba π¨π¦π¨π©
β¨ Janet Kay makes her OyΓ© debut on the festival Sunday - the first Black British-born female reggae artist to hit No.1 in the UK.!
Tickets: africaoye.com/tickets
π²π± Mali π³π¬ Nigeria π¨π© DR Congo ... but where next?
With the first 3 acts confirmed for OyΓ© 2026, what countries would you like to see in our next artist reveal?
Africa OyΓ© Festival
20th and 21st June 2026
Sefton Park, Liverpool
TICKETS FROM Β£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 π₯Ά
Get a day ticket for OyΓͺ 2026 for just Β£11 while you can!
www.africaoye.com/tickets π
#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 π―π²
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. Hereβs the Ghanaian highlife and afrobeat legend in concert in 2014 #RIP
youtu.be/vBS6UAdFiEc
BrΓ³n orm a rΓ‘ libh go bhfuair Fathach MΓ³r Ceoil na hAfraice, Ebo Taylor, bΓ‘s 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
π₯ LAST CALL FOR TRiBE π₯
A showcase of exciting Liverpool talent at the @liverpoolphil.bsky.social TONIGHT!
Tickets via linktr.ee/africaoye or on the door...see you there π
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π₯ TOMORROW NIGHT IN LIVERPOOL π₯
Africa OyΓ© 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 Β£6: www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con...
πΈ: KOJ by @beckyoliver.images
β¨ Festival Food & Drink Policy Update β¨
TICKETS: africaoye.com/tickets
π Our Sunday Headliner π
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 OyΓ© Festival tickets now - June 20th & 21st 2026: africaoye.com/tickets
#ListenToAfrica #Mali
Saturdayβ¦
π NEXT WEEKEND π
On the decks for TRiBE feat. KOJ and Friends will be Amber Rose!
An electrifying Scouse DJ whoβs taken the cityβs club scene by storm. Amberβs sound pulses with the vibrant rhythm of reggae, dancehall, amapiano, UK funky, garage, and more.
ποΈ www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con...
π₯ TRiBE Artist Spotlight π₯
Born in Ghana, he is inspired by J Hus, Kokoroko and Santan Dave, as well as Old School Hip Hop and Ghana Highlife Music.
OyΓ© & LIMF Academy join forces for TRiBE, a collaborative event at the @liverpoolphil.bsky.social - 7th Feb
ποΈ www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con...
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π₯ OyΓ© and LIMF Academy have joined forces for TRiBE! π₯
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.
ποΈ www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con...
JUST ANNOUNCED
π²π± SUNDAY HEADLINER REVEAL π²π±
We are thrilled to announce that the incredible Fatoumata Diawara will be making her Africa OyΓ© return this summer after 15 years!
Sunday 21st June 2026, Sefton Park, Liverpool
Tickets on sale now starting at just Β£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 OyΓ© and LIMF Academy π
TICKETS ON SALE - JUST Β£6: www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con...
A spellbinding night at the @liverpoolphil.bsky.social Music Room π€©
Huge thanks to Afel Bocoum and his fellow musicians for entertaining a packed OyΓ© house this past Tuesday night!
Photo: @alanblundell.bsky.social
NEXT
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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...