Darkoo and Br3nya among performers for AfroFuture Sounds showcase at SXSW Online

11 March 2021, 15:13 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

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Daju and British Underground have teamed up to produce AfroFuture Sounds, a showcase featuring performances from Darkoo, Br3nya and more that will be broadcast as part of SXSW Online next week.

The AfroFuture Sounds showcase will explore the evolution of afrobeat and its various sub-genres through showcase performances from Darkoo, Br3nya, Wavy The Creator, Loshh, Tomi Agape and Bongeziwe Mabandla, and will be hosted by BBC 1Xtra's Remi Burgz as part of SXSW Online next week.

Excited to announce the launch of the #AfroFutureSounds showcase in partnership with Daju at @sxsw Online, featuring @Bongeziwe, @Br3nya,@darkoo , @Loshhaje_ , @TomiAgape and @wavythecreator_ hosted by BBC 1Xtra's @RemiBurgz. See here for more info https://t.co/OG5ERwlTFx pic.twitter.com/NsD67g62cO
— British Underground (@B_Undergr0und) March 11, 2021

Hannah Shogbola at Daju Says, "AfroFuture Sounds is a true reflection of the ever emerging talent from across Africa with a key focus on West African artists. We wanted to platform the Afro sound and its diverse musical spectrum and this programme has something for everybody. Although it was created during a time of extreme restrictions it introduces unique upcoming artists all destined for success from Nigeria to London to Mozambique!"

The AfroFuture Sounds showcase will be broadcast as part of SXSW Online on 16 March from 7pm CT / 1am GMT. Visit afrofuturesounds.com for more information.