Africa Unplugged

24 May 2012

War Child friend Eddie Kadi is helping to organise Africa Unplugged - The biggest ever African concert in Europe.  The Festival will take place on bank holiday Monday the 27th of August 2012, at Wembley Arena in support of SaveTheCongo and War Child Doors open 5pm, show starts 6pm -11pm

Africa Unplugged will educate, motivate and inspire all by shedding light on the plight of Mother Africa and the daily issues she faces. This includes: Genocide, Poverty, Corruption, War, HIV, Water Shortage and Malaria. They will celebrate the spirit of Africa through music, comedy and dance. For each ticket sold, £2.50 will go towards their Partner Charities War Child and Save The Congo.

Acts on the lineup will include

  • Femi Kuti -  Nigeria
  • Fally Ipupa - Congo
  • Zahara - South Africa
  • Sarkordie - Ghana
  • Iyanya - Nigeria
  • R2BEES -  Ghana
  • Zakes Bantwini - South Africa
  • Chameleon - Uganda
  • Flavour - Nigeria
  • Winky D - Zimbabwe
  • Dj Arafat - Ivory Coast
  • Mad Traxx - Kenya
  • Tuface - Nigeria

 

Tickets are available now from Ticketmaster.