The revolutionary pulse of Lagos is set to return to British soil this spring as Afrobeat icon Femi Kuti brings his legendary band, The Positive Force, for a high-octane five-date UK tour. Presented by Band on the Wall, the April 2026 run serves as a vital fundraiser for the venue while celebrating Kuti’s most recent musical chapter. Tickets below.
Femi Kuti has spent four decades doing the impossible: honoring the towering legacy of his father, Fela Kuti, while carving out a distinct, modern identity. Since founding The Positive Force in 1986, Femi has infused the traditional Afrobeat blueprint—a potent mix of jazz, funk, and highlife—with elements of R&B, rock, and hip-hop.
The upcoming tour supports his 2025 album, Journey Through Life, a record that balances his trademark "music as a weapon" activism with intimate reflections on family and resilience. It is a work that proves Kuti remains one of the most compelling voices in global music, refusing to soften his stance against corruption and injustice.
For those who have never witnessed The Positive Force live, the experience is less of a concert and more of a spiritual immersion. Drawing inspiration from the electric atmosphere of the New Africa Shrine in Lagos, the performance is a spectacular assault on the senses. Audiences can expect relentless, pulsating rhythms, Kuti’s commanding saxophone solos, and a troupe of dancers who transform the stage into a riot of movement and political passion.
UK Tour Dates: April 2026
The tour kicks off in the capital before heading north, bringing the "Sunday night at the Shrine" energy to some of the UK’s most vibrant venues:
April 22: London, Electric Brixton
April 23: Bristol, O2 Academy Bristol
April 24: Manchester, Manchester Academy 2
April 25: Leeds, Stylus
April 26: Glasgow, Queen Margaret Union
With his signature blend of grit and joy, Femi Kuti continues to prove that Afrobeat is not just a genre, but a living, breathing force for change.
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