Lagos Jump Session featuring Dele Sosimi

The Lagos Afro-Funk Collective in ‘The Lagos Jump Session’ featuring Dele Sosimi.

A celebration of the Nigerian Highlife, Afrobeat, AfroFunk and Afro-Jazz Revolution of 1965-1995. The Collective features alumni of some of Africa’s foremost Afrobeat/AfroFunk ensembles. Such as Osibisa, Fela Kuti’s Egypt 80, Femi Kuti’s Positive Force, Lagbaja, The Funkees, Wrinkar Experience, Headzfunk and many more.

They are joined by the legendary Dele Sosimi - one of the world’s foremost Afrobeat stars and an alumnus of Fela Kuti’s Egypt 80. There shall be a pre-performance screening of the documentary ‘Bamidele’ directed by Ed Keazor, which chronicles the life and work of Dele Sosimi. Post-screening there shall be a Q&A session with Dele Sosimi in conversation with veteran music journalist - Muni King-Keazor.

The documentary will begin at 7 pm with the music to follow at approximately 8.30 pm.

Note that the music performance is in our bar space so seating isn't guaranteed. The screening is fully seated. Over 18s only.

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