Afrobeat Experience with Dele Sosimi Quintet

Event Information

Dele Sosimi is coming to WemsFest! - in partnership with our friends African Night Fever

Dele Sosimi is a prominent figure in the Global Afrobeat music scene, known for his dynamic contributions. His musical journey commenced when he became a part of Fela Kuti’s Egypt 80 band, taking up the keyboard from 1979 to 1986 and eventually becoming the music director from 1984 to 1986.

Fostering collaborations with an array of musicians, establishing himself as thriving artist, musicians with a versatile approach to the modern Afrobeat.

He has revolutionized the new sounds with his London life infused with the original roots of the Lagos Afrobeats rhythms with raw horns and energetic percussions intertwined with the soaring voices and melodies.

This party promises to uplift the spirits and harmonise the soul for a feel-good factor.

Come ready to DANCE

Dele Sosimi Quintet will play The Lens Studio at Portsmouth Guildhall (Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB) on Friday 13th March

Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm show.
This is predominantly a standing show with limited unreserved seating, licensed bar