Nigerian singer Funmi Olawumi, the leader and founder of the Yoruba Women Choir, is one of the great names in African music today. Funmi Olawumi brings together all the infectious rhythms of afrobeat, hi-life, juju and fuji to create one hypnotic dance music that galvanises and uplifts in a remarkable way. Funmi Olawumi’s current CD “Funmi Ti De” (Joyful Noise Records) receives high praises all over the world with The Guardian’s Robin Denselow refering to it as “a cheerful, upbeat album .. that sounds better heard live”. 

Tonight concert with her 11-piece band features the four-part harmonies of the Afro Soul Sisters (Esther Mabadeje, Nike Fagbuaro, Joy Aigbetan and Kehinde Talabi) and a 8-piece band featuring Femi Sofela (bass); Lekan Sobiyi (guitar), Seun Oke (keys), Ben Audu (sax), John Bello (drums), Wole Aina (percussion), Wale Ogungbe (talking drum) and Imole Ayo (talking drum).