Patoranking Live In London: Africa Oyé x Barbican Celebrates Pan-African Project

Patoranking headlines a landmark Africa Oyé x Barbican showcase in London on Sunday, 21 June 2026, bringing Afro-dancehall energy alongside Mozambican legends Ghorwane and Congolese innovator Kizaba. This event is part of Barbican’s “Project a Black Planet” season, celebrating Pan-African creativity and cultural identity.

• Date & Time: Sunday, 21 June 2026, 19:00
• Venue: Barbican Hall, London
• Headline Act: Patoranking — Nigerian Afro-dancehall superstar
• Supporting Acts:
  • Ghorwane — Mozambican marrabenta pioneers
  • Kizaba — Congolese Afro-Electro-Pop artist
• Festival Partner: Africa Oyé, the UK’s largest African music festival
• Season: Part of Project a Black Planet, exploring Pan-Africanism through art, film, and music.

On 21 June 2026, the Barbican in London hosts a groundbreaking showcase of African music as Patoranking headlines an unforgettable night of rhythm and culture. Curated in partnership with Africa Oyé, the UK’s largest African music festival, the event brings together three dynamic acts: Nigerian Afro-dancehall star Patoranking, Mozambican marrabenta legends Ghorwane, and Congolese Afro-Electro innovator Kizaba.

Together, these artists showcase the diversity and innovation of African music, offering London a rare opportunity to experience the continent’s past, present, and future on one stage.

https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2026/event/patoranking-ghorwane-kizaba-africa-oye-x-barbican