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7:30 pm pre-show DJ mixer

8:30 pm performance

10:30 pm after-party

Joining Nigeria’s Afrobeat heritage, New York’s house pedigree and London’s jazz, broken beat and classic street soul sounds, the Inimitable Queen of Afro Dance Fusion is back! Featuring a super tight band, infectious vocals and energetic dance moves, Wunmi performs work from her highly anticipated follow up album. Nigeria's own KUKU is a fierce opening act!  The evening is woven together by DJ Spinna and Nigerian food and drink   It will be virtually impossible to stay off the dance floor!

In the world of dance music, Wunmi is an artist that effortlessly joins the dots between Nigeria’s Afrobeat heritage, New York’s house pedigree and London’s jazz, broken beat and classic street soul sounds. 10 years of classic collaborations working with production heavyweights like Masters At Work,Osunlade, Seiji and Truby Trio, Wunmi is finally flying solo with her acclaimed debut album, entitled A.L.A Born in London, Wunmi aka Ibiwunmi Omotayo Olufunke Felicity Olaiya lived in Nigeria for 10 years, returning to the UK aged 14. In an interview, Wumi said "moving back to England, not fitting in, hunted me and it was at that point my identity started shifting, like ...who am i?" She retreated into a world of her imagination, finding expression in clothes, and in her later teens on the dance floors of London Clubs. On-stage, Wunmi is a revelation. The Wunmi stage show has become known for its explosive energy with her trademark outfits, hi-octane dance moves, a super-tight band and an infectious spirit that draws in crowds wherever she plays.

www.wunmi.com

KUKU

KUKU hails from a lineage of the "Balogun (General/Great Soldier) Dodondawa". His family still holds the royal Balogun title in Ijebu Ode, the capital of the Ijebu kingdom in Ogun State, Nigeria. KUKU himself served in the United States Army for sometime, hence the term "Soldier" is quite fitting. However, the contradiction in this soldier's tale is that he is gunless, harmless, and peace is his mission. That mission for peace is the bases for his latest release, "Soldier of Peace," which translate in KUKU’s native Yoruba tongue `to “BÁLÓGŪN ÌRÒRÙN.” KUKU wrote and recorded Soldier of Peace in his home studio in Alexandria, Virginia.  On "Soldier of Peace", KUKU uncompromisingly bridges the gap between his African roots and the western world with an effortless blend of Yoruba, English and Pigeon English lyricism, percussive guitar progression, infectious Udu drum rhythms, topped with the South African Township guitar inflections of co-producer Mongezi Ntaka (Lucky Dube, Vusi Mahlasela, Lorraine Klaasen).

www.kukulive.com

DJ Spinna

DJ Spinna is something of an anomaly in music. A humbling example of what it takes to truly succeed within the framework of multiple fields. A steadfast work ethic, an obsessively extensive vinyl library and the willingness to pursue the full extents of his roots (Funk, Soul and Jazz), foundation (Hip-Hop) and future (Electronic/Dance music) with no restraints. A cornerstone of Hip-Hop's late 90s indie-uprise, DJ Spinna made much of his first impression on listeners as the musical background of his group, The Jigmastas, (having released an impressive slew of 12” singles on his then self-run label Beyond Real during this time) as well as providing the canvas for an array of that era's lyrical giants. Everyone from Mos Def, Talib Kweli to Pharaohe Monch boasted Spinna beats to prove their worth to the scene. Turning heads throughout the industry, Spinna's sonics soon infiltrated numerous genres tapped by everyone from Mary J. Blige to Motown Records (for his brilliant Michael Jackson homage to We're Almost There). With a brand new album, Sonic Smash, at its completion (set for release with High Water Music), Spinna's venturing back into the Hip Hop stage that saw his inception in the industry, tapping into his perfected take on cosmic boom-bap that is unique and only manipulated by him. Remaining a musician for the ages, Spinna's true successes happily await in the future. Won't you come along for the ride?