LONDON — Afrobeats superstar Adekunle Gold is set to make a historic mark on the global music scene, headlining the final night of the prestigious EFG London Jazz Festival on Sunday, November 23. The highly anticipated performance will take place at the iconic Royal Festival Hall, where the Nigerian singer-songwriter will be joined by the celebrated Guildhall Session Orchestra for a one-off, full orchestral experience.
Adekunle Gold, known for his unique blend of Afrobeats, soul, and highlife, shared the news with his fans on X (formerly Twitter), teasing the event with the post: “London, the greatest showman is coming. Full orchestra Nov 23.”
This collaboration marks a significant milestone, as it sees one of Afrobeats’ leading voices performing on the main stage of Europe’s largest metropolitan jazz festival. The performance is expected to be a unique fusion of African rhythms with classical instrumentation, promising a standout moment of the festival and further solidifying Adekunle Gold’s international acclaim. The Guildhall Session Orchestra is a dynamic ensemble of talented alumni from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, known for pushing creative boundaries through collaborations with celebrated artists.
The event, which is part of the EFG London Jazz Festival’s closing night, also includes other notable acts and highlights the continued global rise and versatility of Afrobeats as a genre. With tickets ranging from £44.50, excitement is building among his UK fanbase, who are eager to witness a genre-defying performance that celebrates Nigerian artistry on a world stage.
Source: African Publicity
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