Kanda Bongo Man

The Fox & Firkin hosts a Congolese special with the soukous pioneer Kanda Bongo Man, bringing his signature fusion that led to the kwassa kwassa dance style. 

Bongo Kanda, better known by his stage name Kanda Bongo Man, is a Congolese soukous musician and singer. His career debuted in 1973 when he became the singer for the Belle Mambo band, developing a sound influenced by Tabu Ley.

Championed by John Peel and Andy Kershaw in the late 80s, Kanda played a key role in introducing African and world music to the mainstream. Now with a huge and loyal fan base, his music still receives regular airplay on stations including BBC Radio 3 and Radio 6 Music.

Kanda’s music has always been driven by optimism and happiness. His exhilarating performances are exciting and energetic yet deeply rooted in the Congolese tradition. With his incredible seven-piece band behind him, don’t miss Kanda Bongo Man bring the joyous music and dance of central Africa for an unforgettable sunshine experience.

All ticket holders for the earlier show, will have FREE ENTRY to the afterparty with DJ’s spinning sounds from Soukous to Salsa & contemporary Afro party sounds

Aftershow DJs (11pm – 2am)

Dare Balogun
British-Nigerian DJ Dare Balogun traces the journey of African rhythm across time and space, exploring how traditional genres like highlife, juju, soukous and makossa laid the foundation for modern dance music.

Sho Gabi

A Belgian-Congolese DJ now based in London, she’s known for high-intensity sets that electrify crowds and take them on unforgettable journeys. With a unique style and presence, Sho Gabi creates a vibe that stays with you long after the music stops”