We’re excited to announce the return of BBC 1Xtra DJ Edu and Seani B to Africa Oyé Festival 2026!
As well as their main stage sets, both @iamdjedu (Saturday) and @seanibremix (Sunday) will be performing headline slots on the DJ stage, a special opportunity you don’t want to miss!
Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, Edu was voted the Best Kenyan DJ in the UK in 2004, which kick started his life-long ambition to put the latest and greatest sounds produced by Africa’s new generation on the global map.
Via his BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra platform, Edu has been able to break some of the biggest names on the global African music scene in the UK. Including K’Naan, Nneka, Akon and many more.
Born in London, Seani B has taken the cosmopolitan surroundings he grew up in and incorporated them into his unique musical blend. From Dancehall to Hip Hop, R&B to House and even Soca to Rock.
The world’s leading dancehall and reggae DJ, his weekly BBC 1Xtra show is the most listened to specialist programme on the network, as well as having amassed over 90 million views for his sessions from Jamaica.
Africa Oyé is back 20-21 June…see you in the park! Grab your ticket over at africaoye.com
#oyeisback #oye26
Nigerian Afrobeats star @lojaymusic joins @iamdjedu during his UK visit for an intimate conversation on his journey and music creativity.
His monster hit “Mona Lisa”, produced by Sarz and remixed featuring US superstar Chris Brown back in 2021 went on to amass hundreds of millions of streams worldwide, catapulting him onto the global stage.
In this episode of This is Africa, Lojay shares his thoughts on AI in music and whether technology could ever replace real artists.
#bbcafrica #ThisisAfrica
Dutch-Moroccan breakout star, Inez sits down with DJ Edu during her UK visit to share the story behind her rapid rise to fame.
She opens about releasing her debut track with no idea what she was doing - only for it to go unexpectedly viral overnight racking up more than 100,000 streams.
Inez also talks about her determination to do everything on her own terms, and the vital role her family plays in keeping her grounded as her career sky rockets.
#BBCThisisAfrica #mylove #DarijaMusic
Nigeria’s purple pop princess Guchi @officialguchi joins DJ Edu @iamdjedu for an honest conversation about the pressures behind the spotlight - and how faith helped her navigate periods of depression and insecurity. Episode 2 of This Is Africa dives deeper into the stories behind the music.
#BBCThisisAfrica
💃 EarlyBird Tickets are on sale for Africa Oyé 2026!
Here's a look back at last time we were in Sefton Park with the amazing @julianrmarley@defmamadef and @iamdjedu 😍
Ticket link in bio - grab yours now for just £11 with Under 12s FREE and discounts on groups of 4!
#ListenToAfrica #Liverpool #AfricanMusic #CaribbeanMusic #Festival #CharityTuesday
@fameye_music Visited BBC 1 Xtra ahead of his headline concert in London
on the 9th of November 2025 @ The Steel yard
info:
📍The Steel Yard,
📍13-16 Allhallows Lane
📍London EC4R 3UE
🎫 /artists/fameye
Info: 07934709711
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