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Africa Oyé announces FULL MUSIC LINE-UP for 2023 Festival in Sefton Park!
Africa Oyé Festival are delighted to announce the final wave of live acts for their 31st annual celebration of music and culture this June!
Acts representing Ghana, D.R Congo, Cuba, and Colombia are included in the reveal.
Headlining this year’s festival are Afrobeat superstar, Seun Kuti and pioneering dancehall singer, Tanya Stephens. They are also joined on the line-up by British/Congolese rapper and singer, ZieZie whose addition to the line-up will delight his 100,000+ followers on TikTok.
Artistic Director, Paul Duhaney, said of the announcement, “We’re really pleased with the line-up for this year ‘s festival and how it reflects our ongoing mission to showcase the music of Africa and the wider Diaspora. Artists from Liverpool to Accra and London to Havana will take over Sefton Park this summer for a truly international celebration.”
On 17th & 18th June 2023, thousands in Sefton Park will celebrate the music and culture of Africa with two free days of fantastic music, workshops, DJs, dance, food stalls and a range of traders in the Village.
This final line up announcement includes Alogte Oho- the number one Frafra gospel artist from within the explosive music scene of Bolgatanga in Northern Ghana. Accompanied by his powerful female choir, the group is driven by super-tight horns and vintage keyboards; Alogte Oho & his Sounds of Joy (pictured above) will ‘surprise, delight and inspire’.
Creating ‘a modern-day cocktail of two of the great world musics’, Grupo Lokito will be fusing blistering contemporary Congolese grooves with the fire of Cuban music on the festival Sunday afternoon. Audiences can expect glorious melodious vocals, soaring guitars, and lilting keyboards from this exciting group.
Describing their music as “a combination of life experiences, dreams and joys that have fed off of our direct connection to Africa”, Soukustek are a group born under the gaze of the Caribbean Sea surrounding the Coastal city of Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. Also playing the Sunday afternoon of the festival, the band combines the rhythms and the sounds of guitars that arrived from Africa in the 70s and seamlessly blends them with the flavour of the Colombian Caribbean.
The full line-up announcement also features Liverpool’s own, Ni Maxine. The neo-jazz singer’s performance on Saturday afternoon will mark the first time an artist from our Oyé Introduces programme has been invited back to be part of the main stage line-up, such was the acclaim following her performance in 2022.
Launched in 2015, ‘Oyé Introduces’ sees local artists open the musical programme on both days of the festival – following community performances from Merseyside cultural organisations – giving some of the area’s brightest young talent the chance to share the stage with international stars. This year, the programme sees R&B vocal harmony group, AMBA and South Liverpool rap trio, Black Borough take the stage at Sefton Park.
The 2023 Africa Oyé festival will take place on 17th and 18th June in Liverpool’s Sefton Park on the Review Field from 12:30pm til 9:30pm both days. Entrance is FREE and you do not need a ticket.
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FENIX360 Ignites the Triad Theatre with an Electrifying Night of Music, Talent, and Artistic Freedom
The future of independent music takes center stage as FENIX360 presents an extraordinary evening of live entertainment at the legendary Triad Theatre in New York City on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Featuring an exciting lineup of artists including Ashley Keiko, Nico Lafrey, and Aja Moyé, the evening promises a celebration of musical diversity, creativity, and the undeniable power of live performance.
And the best part? Admission is absolutely free.
FENIX360 continues to redefine the relationship between artists and audiences through its revolutionary entertainment platform, designed to empower independent musicians, celebrate originality, and create opportunities for extraordinary talent to be discovered. Under the leadership of CEO Allan Klepfisz and Artistic CEO John Velasco, FENIX360 is building a global community where artists are encouraged to pursue their dreams while maintaining greater control over their creative destinies.
Taking the stage will be the captivating Ashley Keiko, a saxophonist whose musical presence and artistry promise to bring an exciting dimension to the evening. Her performance will showcase the beauty and versatility of an instrument capable of expressing everything from soulful intimacy to exhilarating musical energy.
Joining her is Nico Lafrey, an artist whose distinctive image and contemporary style bring another dimension to this eclectic musical celebration. His appearance promises to contribute to an evening where individuality and artistic expression take precedence.
Also appearing is the enchanting Aja Moyé, whose presence adds another exciting voice to the lineup. Together, these three performers represent the diversity and creative spirit that FENIX360 is committed to nurturing.
The Triad Theatre, one of Manhattan’s most intimate and beloved entertainment venues, provides the perfect setting for an evening where audiences can experience exceptional talent up close. Located in the heart of New York City, the theater has long been associated with artistic discovery, musical excellence, and unforgettable performances.
But this evening represents something larger than a concert.
FENIX360 is part of a growing movement dedicated to changing the way artists connect with the world. Through its innovative platform, musicians and creators are given opportunities to build audiences, share their work, and explore new avenues of artistic and financial independence.
At a time when the entertainment industry is undergoing dramatic transformation, FENIX360 is embracing the belief that talent deserves opportunity, creativity deserves recognition, and artists deserve a meaningful voice in their own futures.
The October 15 showcase continues the organization’s commitment to bringing remarkable performers into the spotlight while introducing audiences to music they might otherwise never have discovered.
With three distinctive artists, an iconic New York venue, and an atmosphere devoted entirely to the celebration of music, the evening promises to be another memorable chapter in the continuing evolution of FENIX360.
FENIX360 Presents Ashley Keiko, Nico Lafrey, and Aja Moyé
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Triad Theatre
158 West 72nd Street
New York, NY
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Show begins at 7:00 PM
Admission is FREE.
For music lovers, industry professionals, and anyone who believes in the magic of discovering extraordinary talent, this is an evening not to be missed.
FENIX360 isn’t simply presenting a concert. It is helping create a future where every artist has the opportunity to shine.
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