Wi De: Open Decks Night at the Africa Centre

Join us for a relaxed, community-led evening celebrating African and African diaspora music in all its forms.

Wi De means “we are here” in Sierra Leonean Krio. This is a welcoming space to listen, dance, experiment, and share music. Come to hear something new, move a little, and spend time around good music and good energy.

Expect a wide range of sounds, including Amapiano, Gqom, Afro-house, Afrobeats, Highlife, Soukous, Kuduro, Baile Funk, Hip-Hop, and more. If it’s rooted in Africa or the diaspora, it belongs here.

If you’d like to take part as a DJ, please book a free DJ ticket so we can collect your details and organise the running order. DJs will be allocated time slots on the night upon arrival. DJ slots are limited to allow everyone enough time to settle into their sets. A waiting list will be available on the night, and if any slots open up DJs on the waiting list will be invited to play. B2Bs are also welcome if you’d like to share a slot with another DJ.

🎧 DJ tickets: free

🎟 Audience tickets: pay-what-you-can (suggested donation £5)

📍 Africa Centre

🕖 7pm–11pm

Come to listen, dance, discover new sounds, and enjoy the night.

Technical information for DJs

• DJs are responsible for bringing their own equipment, including headphones, USBs, laptops, and any cables or adapters they may need.
  
  

• The decks provided will be the Pioneer DJ Opus-Quad. Please download the drivers here: https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software-information/opus-quad/
  
  

• This setup requires the latest version of Rekordbox for playlists and files to work correctly.
  
  

• If you are using a laptop, please ensure the latest version of Rekordbox is installed. Available here: https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software-information/opus-quad/
  
  

• If you are using a USB, it must be synced using the latest version of Rekordbox.
  
  

• These requirements help ensure smooth changeovers and avoid technical issues on the night.