It's summertime and the living is easy! A whole new world of possibilities seems to open up once the sun is shining. Trips to the beach, nice walks in the city, or even just relaxing in the garden to your favorite music, these are the things summer is made for. If you want to combine a love for music, all things African, and getting that summer glow, one of these festivals could be just the ticket. Don't forget to put on some stunning African print to turn up your festival 'fit though!
Africa Oyé, Liverpool, UK
Every year we love seeing all the pictures taken over the weekend at Africa Oye and it's so lovely to see so many families enjoying themselves... photo: @bluethumbphotography If you enjoyed this year's festival, please help keep Africa Oye free to all by texting DYYV03 plus the amount you wish to donate to 70070 ☀️ #africaoye #africanfestival #africanmusic #africa #familydayout #oye18 #liverpoolevents #community #onelove #loveliverpool #seftonpark #oye #senegal #musicfestival #africanculture #loveafrica #ghana #supportlocal #donate #freefestival #zanzibar #gambia #capeverde
104 Likes, 1 Comments - Africa Oyé (@africaoye) on Instagram: "Every year we love seeing all the pictures taken over the weekend at Africa Oye and it's so lovely..."
Starting back in 1992 with a few small venues, Africa Oye has since exploded into a major festival and cultural event. Taking over Liverpool's Sefton Park for a weekend, the free festival - yes, free - is the largest African cultural celebration in the UK. This year's event was held on the 16th and 17th of June, with Ghanaian musician Rocky Dawuni as one of the headliners. Thankfully the notorious English weather was kept at bay with sunny conditions all weekend! The dates for 2019 haven't been revealed yet, but keep an eye on their website for updates and to find out who will be performing.
We hope you all had an amazing Oyé weekend! Once again you proved to us why you're the best festival audience in the world. If you had a great time and want to support the festival into next year and beyond, we would hugely appreciate any donations via our Just Text Giving service! To donate £1 text: 'DYYV03 £1' to 70070 Or change the £1 to any amount you desire! Africa Oyé is a registered charity and all proceeds are reinvested into the organisation (please ask the bill payer's permission). Thank you for your support! (Photo: Lura by Mark McNulty) #oye18 #africaoye #liverpool #liverpool2018 #listentoafrica #lura #capeverde #capeverdeislands #seftonpark #festival #musicfestival
62 Likes, 2 Comments - Africa Oyé (@africaoye) on Instagram: "We hope you all had an amazing Oyé weekend! Once again you proved to us why you're the best..."
One Africa Music Festival, New York
It's going down at the #oneafricamusicfest with @wizkidayo on #aug11th at the @fordampconey #coneyisland #afrobeats #concert #newyork #issavibe #africa
340 Likes, 3 Comments - One Africa Music Fest (@oneafrica_musicfest) on Instagram: "It's going down at the #oneafricamusicfest with @wizkidayo on #aug11th at the @fordampconey..."
Wizkid is the Nigerian musician who has taken the world by storm. One Africa Music Festival, of which Wizkid is one of the headliners, will explode into Brooklyn, New York on August 11th. Taking place in the Ford Ampitheatre in the borough's iconic Coney Island, the festival is the brainchild of One Africa Global, an initiative that seeks to promote African music around the globe. As well as the flagship New York festival, One Africa also holds music events in Dubai, Houston, and London.
OneAfricaMusicFest is a vibe you'll never forget! Tag us in your #OneAfricaExperience ❤️🔥🌍 Which OAMF have you attended?! Dubai ? New York , Houston , London ? Send in pics and videos ! Let's show the world our good time, high energy and beautiful Afrobeats ! 👏🏽❤️💃🏽🙋🏽♂️🌍🔥#OneAfricaExperience
166 Likes, 4 Comments - One Africa Music Fest (@oneafrica_musicfest) on Instagram: "OneAfricaMusicFest is a vibe you'll never forget! Tag us in your #OneAfricaExperience ❤️🔥🌍 Which..."
Africa Centre Summer Festival, London
'The Africa Centre Summer Festival' Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th August 2018, 1:00 PM -10:00 PM @ The Africa Centre, 66 Great Suffolk Street, London SE1 1PE We are back with our annual flagship event celebrating African and diaspora music, dance, fashion and art! 2 music stages, one youth dance stage, 9 streets, 150 stalls! We are bringing together the best of African and diaspora culture onto the streets of London. It is the largest African festival in the UK, fusing music, dance, food and fashion from across the UK and the African continent. @theafricacentre #festival #summerfest #summerfestival #diaspora #africandiaspora #africanmusic #africanfood #africancuisine #africandance #africanevents #africanfashion #africancultures #afrobeat #afrobeats #musicstage #streetparty #streetfood #foodie #eventspace #events @meetingofmindsuk #ukfestival
278 Likes, 5 Comments - Meeting of Minds UK (@meetingofmindsuk) on Instagram: "'The Africa Centre Summer Festival' Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th August 2018, 1:00 PM -10:00 PM @..."
This London festival is organised by the Africa Centre, a UK organisation dedicated to spreading African culture and helping Africans in diaspora keep in touch with their roots. It hits the UK capital on August 18th until August 19th. Head down for a weekend of music and all things African!
@theafricacentre #AfricaCentreFestival #AfricaCentreSummerFestival #AfricaCentreSummerFestival2015 #fun #music #summer #festival #London #CoventGarden
8 Likes, 1 Comments - Il Biro (@birovr) on Instagram: "@theafricacentre #AfricaCentreFestival #AfricaCentreSummerFestival #AfricaCentreSummerFestival2015..."
Afropunk Fest, Various
@xxthenofacexx on stage yesterday at #afropunk2018 #thepeopleresist
1,849 Likes, 2 Comments - AFROPUNK (@afropunk) on Instagram: "@xxthenofacexx on stage yesterday at #afropunk2018 #thepeopleresist"
We saw Afropunk's first festival in Africa go big for the culture in Johannesburg, South Africa earlier this year. Once again the festival touched down in another great city, being held in Paris on 14-15th July. With headliners like SZA, Damien Marley, and Wizkid, make sure you find out when it is coming to a city near you!
Photo by @aurelien_gillier House of hair by @michaelaangelad #afropunk2018 #thepeopleresist
1,919 Likes, 6 Comments - AFROPUNK (@afropunk) on Instagram: "Photo by @aurelien_gillier House of hair by @michaelaangelad #afropunk2018 #thepeopleresist"
International Africa Festival, Würzburg, Germany
Parade akobat adesa #würzburg #papajulius #africafestival #africafestivalwürzburg
46 Likes, 1 Comments - Papa Julius (@papa.julius) on Instagram: "Parade akobat adesa #würzburg #papajulius #africafestival #africafestivalwürzburg"
The International Africa Festival in Würzburg, Germany has been going strong for almost 30 years. Since 1989, it has hosted over 7,000 artists and over 2.4m visitors. This year's festival took place from May 31st to June 2nd, and welcomed 95,000 revellers!
Give thanks Germany))))) #afrikatagemünchen #afrikatagewien #africafestivalwürzburg #afrikafestivalnürnberg
97 Likes, 7 Comments - Abdou Day (@abdou.day) on Instagram: "Give thanks Germany))))) #afrikatagemünchen #afrikatagewien #africafestivalwürzburg..."
Don't know about you, but the festival feeling is strong!
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