Onipa

Cobalt Studios welcomes explosive afro-futurist collective Onipa and their high-octane live show, fronted by irresistible singer & percussionist K.O.G, on Dec 1st as the band tour their new album ‘Off The Grid’.‘

Off the Grid’ is a journey that joins the origin story of dance rhythms from Africa to electronic dance music of today's clubs and festivals, connecting African folklore and storytelling to rap, jazz and hip hop.

“A red hot cocktail of afro-futurist grooves which take us from Accra to Johannesburg, passing by Kinshasa and other planets" Le Monde

“An effervescent, life-affirming Pan-African tour” Mojo

"Riotous beats and irresistible delirium" The Guardian

onipa.co.uk

IG: @onipamusic

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Support from Obeka

Bermuda born musician and visual designer Jahday Ford aka Obeka transitioned into the Manchester music scene in 2016 building a native sound and rhythm distinct to his Homeland.

The Me Gusta Collective co-founder blends native styles from Pan-African, Caribbean and South American origins that became essential for manifesting polyrhythmic electronic beats and tempos with a mix of live and software based drum recording.

Obeka has ventured his sound in a multitude of UK cities and beyond the shores in Bologna, Brussels, Cuba and Munich based platforms. After recently becoming a Ghanaian Oroko Radio resident, he aspires to expose and re-connect diversified people and cultures through his projects, radio and live events.

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Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/onipa-obeka-tickets-635330118487