African Soul Rebels

African Soul Rebels celebrates fearless artists who reshape tradition, challenge borders, and put rhythm at the centre of resistance and joy.

Leading the charge are the electrifying Les Amazones d’Afrique. This powerhouse collective of West African artists fuses ancient roots with future-facing sounds, bringing a message of strength, unity, and change. From Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage to President Obama’s playlist, their voices are being heard worldwide.

Joining them is the phenomenal Gasper Nali, a not-so-traditional babatoni player from Lake Malawi. With his three-metre-long, one-stringed homemade bass guitar, a stick, an empty beer bottle, and a cow-skin kick drum, he creates playful and joyful Afro beats.

And opening the night is young master musician N’famady Kouyaté, sensational balafon player already making a name for himself as a new voice pushing boundaries and connecting cultures.

This isn’t just a gig, it’s a revival of a movement, a celebration of African creativity and innovation – past, present and future.