Soul-shaking, horn-fueled Afrobeat brings together this inner London eight-piece, whose name means ‘be strong’ in Urhobo.
Led by trumpeter Sheila Maurice-Grey, the group play music they love, music they grew up with and music their parents got funky to.
Their sound is inspired by Fela Kuti, Ebo Taylor, Tony Allen and the best of West African music.
Cambridge
3 October – 12 April 2026
From the gold mask of Tutankhamun to the bust of Nefertiti, ancient Egyptians produced objects that remain iconic…
Southwark
Saturday 7 February – Saturday 11 April 2026
Deep Azure is the UK premiere of Chadwick Boseman’s lyrical stage drama, presented in the intimate, candlelit surroundings…
Leicester
23 February 2026 – 18 December 2026
In the early twentieth century, Black communities in the United States marked the February birthdays of social reformer…
Lambeth
Thursday 26 March – Saturday 16 May 2026
In a major new commission for 2026, the National Theatre presents The Authenticator, a gripping gothic thriller by…
Birmingham
Wednesday 1 April – Saturday 18 April 2026
Journey from the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica to the cold, grey streets of post-war London in Small Island,…
Glasgow
Friday 10 April 2026
State of the Nation: An Evening with Akala brings acclaimed poet, historian, author and artist Akala to Glasgow…
Bristol
Monday 13 April 2026
Akala’s State of the Nation arrives at Bristol Beacon for an evening that blends historical depth with contemporary…
Birmingham
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Held at Birmingham’s historic Town Hall, State of the Nation offers a Midlands audience the opportunity to engage…