First acts revealed for Afri-Fest East 2025 in Norwich

A music festival celebrating African lifestyle and culture is returning to Norwich next year <i>(Image: Afri-Fest East)</i>
A music festival celebrating African lifestyle and culture is returning to Norwich next year (Image: Afri-Fest East)
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The first three acts have been revealed ahead of a music festival's 2025 return to Norwich.

Afri-Fest East will bring a slice of Africa to the city's Chapelfield Gardens on August 16, 2025.

The day aims to celebrate the rich culture of African music, dance, literature and lifestyle as well as promoting racial equality in the community.

It is believed to be the first event of its kind in the regionIt is believed to be the first event of its kind in the region (Image: Joshua Nyamse)

It is believed to be the first event of its kind in East Anglia.

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Sefo Kanueth, Obase Aboli and the African Spy Band and Usifu Jalloh the Cowfoot Prince are the first three acts to be announced and the rest of the line-up will be revealed early next year.

Early bird tickets are available nowEarly bird tickets are available now (Image: Afri-Fest East)

This will be the second time the event takes place in Norwich following a successful launch in August 2024.

A selected number of general entry tickets are available now from £15 and some young person's tickets can be scooped up for just £5.

This early bird sale will end on Tuesday, December 31.

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