Ogun Afrobeat

Ogún Afrobeat are Spain’s afrobeat pioneers, a bold and boundary-breaking musical project born in Madrid and led by Nigerian drummer, percussionist, and vocalist <a href="spotify:artist:43fq8YVbnAj1GkqtB9x0y0" data-name="Akinsola">Akinsola</a>. More than a band, they are a multicultural force, uniting masterful musicians from Nigeria, Cuba, Spain, Colombia, Morocco, and Italy. Together, they craft a genre-defying sound that pays homage to the legacy of <a href="spotify:artist:5CG9X521RDFWCuAhlo6QoR" data-name="Fela Kuti">Fela Kuti</a> while fearlessly pushing afrobeat into new horizons.

Rooted in the vibrant tapestry of African sounds like highlife, fuji, and traditional Yoruba rhythms, their music seamlessly fuses funk, jazz, gnawa, Arabic and Ethiopian influences, nu-soul, and electronic elements.

Their discography includes three celebrated albums— <a href="spotify:album:08eD9TSgAtqGpWG1mdJrJ0" data-name="The Observer">The Observer</a> (2012), <a href="spotify:album:2OfO74TLw7BIp39iG2e8As" data-name="KOKO IROYIN">KOKO IROYIN</a> (2016), and <a href="spotify:album:50oy9rFmD3yGsks966AOx7" data-name="Unite">Unite</a> (2021)—as well as the vinyl single <a href="spotify:track:1UBKpw1yhqgUqMZ6lmXWpK" data-name="Eje Ka Jo Yo">Eje Ka Jo Yo</a> (GPS/INAEM, 2018). Their upcoming single Freedom is set to drop this year, alongside a highly anticipated new LP that is already in the works. Their collabs include renowned artists such as <a href="spotify:artist:2HHFbP3OFh0bOgdnMYfqsc" data-name="Dele Sosimi">Dele Sosimi</a>, Spanish hip-hop pioneer <a href="spotify:artist:41tQApRtxMjO3t4EIxdmfx" data-name="FRANK T">FRANK T</a>; <a href="spotify:artist:04dT2qUECbv98mfgqhRhzO" data-name="Sara Habasha">Sara Habasha</a>; and acclaimed flutist <a href="spotify:artist:4E6V2oGcRX4if0barjvn57" data-name="Javier Paxariño">Javier Paxariño</a>.

Already thrilling audiences across Spain’s most popular festivals and internationally in e.g. the Netherlands, Morocco, Hungary, and France, they are set for more. So keep a lookout for their next concert near you to experience their electrifying live performances and unstoppable energy—where no one can stand still. &#x1f30d;✨