In collaboration with the wildly popular Guildford Jazz BEAT series, the Boileroom will be hosting... DELE SOSIMI AFROBEAT QUINTET!

Dele Sosimi, a Nigerian-British Afrobeat musician, educator, and global ambassador, has been a pivotal figure in the Afrobeat scene for over 40 years. Beginning his career with Fela Kuti's Egypt 80 band as a teenager, he later co-founded Femi Kuti’s Positive Force in the late 1980s, establishing a foundation for his enduring influence in the genre. Sosimi blends complex funk grooves, traditional Nigerian rhythms, African percussion, and jazz, showcasing virtuoso keyboard skills and rhythmic singing.

Friday 14 February 2025
Doors Open: 19:00
Starts: 19:30