Music in Africa celebrates 10 years.

Seven bands from seven African countries can be seen on the stages of the Muffatwerk on May 24th and 25th, 2023 at the African Music Days Munich. The opportunity to see so many hip and popular African artists live is unique, with some performing in Germany for the first time. From afrobeat and hip-hop to futuristic punk to brand new sounds and African mysticism, all is represented at this festival. With this special and diverse music program African Music Days Munich celebrates 10 years of Music In Africa Foundation as well as the 60th anniversary of the African Union. Furthermore, the event offers the opportunity to meet artists and makers of the African music scene.

Defmaa Maadef
Sibusile Xaba & Esinam
Arka'n Asrafokor

Arka’n Asrafokor (Togo)
The band Arka'n Asrafokor from Togo stands out with its Asrafo-Core fusion of hard rock/metal and African mysticism. The music expresses their pride in African wisdom, tradition, faith and fighting spirit. This is how the band was able to make a name for itself in Togo, even though rock music is not promoted very much there.

Sibusile Xaba & Esinam (South Africa)
Sibusile Xaba & Esinam represent a deep connection on an artistic and spiritual level. Esinam Dogbatse is a multi-instrumentalist from Ghana who combines traditional instruments with her warm voice and flute playing, opening new dimensions by combining acoustic sounds and electronic effects. South African artist Xaba pushes the boundaries of the genre with his vocals and guitar style based on expressive picking techniques. Together, the two discover and combine their musical universes and something entirely new emerges.

Defmaa Maadef (Senegal)
Defmaa Maadef is an exciting collaboration between two rising Senegalese hip-hop stars. Mamy Victory is a vocal powerhouse and established name in Senegal's urban music scene. Defa is one of the most sought-after R 'n' B voices in the country. The themes and melodies of her songs are deeply rooted in Senegalese culture and history.

Doors open: 7pm
Start: 8pm
Place: Ampere Munich
presale / at the door € 10 day ticket (incl. fees)
presale / at the door € 20 festival ticket for both days

Organized by: Muffatwerk Munich in cooperation with Goethe-Institut, Siemens Stiftung & Music In Africa Foundation. Supported by the NEUSTART KULTUR program of the German Federal Government.

Blinky Bill
Sholo Mwamba
Ami Yerewolo
Fulu Miziki Kolektiv

Blinky Bill (Kenia)
The music of Kenyan DJ Blinky Bill is a blend of futuristic African beats, funk, hip-hop, pop, electronica and a touch of jazz. Blinky Bill previously achieved fame as the lead singer/songwriter of the seminal Kenyan band "Just A Band". In 2018, he released his first solo album, "Everyone's Just Winging It And Other Fly Tales," including performances by Sampa the Great, Petite Noir and Nneka.
Sholo Mwamba (Tansania)
Sholo Mwamba is widely known and an award-winning artist in the Tanzanian music scene. His songs significantly shaped Singeli, an uptempo music style that transcends genres. His energetic performances and extravagant stage outfits make him one of the most popular artists in the East Africa today.

Ami Yerewolo (Mali)
Ami Yerewolo is an outstanding Malian artist who has made rap more accessible to women in her country. After graduating from high school, she began studying finance while immersing herself in the hip-hop scene, where she consistently challenged her male counterparts in freestyles. She is a voice for the women of her country and their fight for emanzipation.

Fulu Miziki Kolektiv (Democratic Rebublic of the Congo)
Kinshasa-based multidisciplinary Afro-futurist punk collective Fulu Miziki Kolektiv comes directly from a future where people have reconciled with themselves and Mother Earth. Making their own instruments, costumes and masks is an essential part of their identity. Their unique sound represents a pan-African message of artistic liberation, peace, and a serious perspective at the ecological situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and around the world. For the Fulu Miziki colective, everything can be reclaimed and re-enchanted.
Doors open: 7pm
Start: 8pm
Place: Ampere Munich
presale / at the door € 10 day ticket (incl. fees)
presale / at the door € 20 festival ticket for both days

Organized by: Muffatwerk Munich in cooperation with Goethe-Institut, Siemens Stiftung & Music In Africa Foundation. Supported by the NEUSTART KULTUR program of the German Federal Government.