From Kentinkrono to Roundhouse, London : Mr Eazi’s Culturefest 2017
Just last Saturday 23rd September 2017 at the prestigious Roundhouse in
Camden, Nigerian born Ghanaian raised Afrobeats sensation Mr Eazi held
his inaugural Culture Festival. Mr Eazi transformed the venue known for
hosting the likes of Kanye West, Justin Bieber, the iTunes Festival and
more, into the ultimate African experience.
The afrobeat sensation curated an evening that celebrated all corners of
the motherland, taking the audience on a journey to their music, food,
dance and art. The evening, hosted by Eddie Kadi, saw artists, DJs,
musicians, designers, dancers and the scene uniting to showcase the
beauty of Africa.
African dance, fashion and art was high on the agenda
with a unique live concept ‘Essence by OVIE’ piece on black female
empowerment, blending art, fashion, music and theatre. Paying homage to
designers (Chelsea Bravo, Drifters LDN, Gravalot, Mazura Studios and
Mojo Kojo).
Mr Eazi’s personal stylist “Mariam” curated a fashion show fusing
traditional African print with western designs. DJs from across Africa
sound-tracked the event; DJ Maphorisa showcases the southern African
soundscape, #AfroBoss DJ Edu who hails from Kenya represented with
sounds from across the whole of the continent and DJ Spinall played the
biggest tunes from Nigeria to hype up the crowd ahead of the main act.
Representing the UK producer DJ Juls who produced ‘Skin Tight’ and P
Montana who provided hype sounds from the UK blending Afrobeats with UK
grime/rap.
Mr Eazi, the Apple Up Next artist playing alongside The Compozers
band administered back to back hits from ‘Bankulize’ to ‘In The
Morning’. Each track was given a unique twist assisted by a violinist
and trumpeter. Special guest appearances from Fuse ODG, Eugy, Riton,
Kah-Lo, Yungen, Wande Coal and surprise guest Small Doctor made for a
set that will go down in history.
Ending the night with Leg Over, with a crowd singing word for word
you saw just how far he has come in just a couple of years. From
starting his music in Kentinkrono to selling out Roundhouse, London –
you can’t deny his music has become a global phenomenon.
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