Arfi-Fest East 2025
at Chapelfield Gardens, Norwich
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Welcome to Afri-Fest East! Join us at Chapelfield Gardens in Norwich, UK for a day filled with vibrant African culture, music, food, dance, games, kids activities and more. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions and diverse heritage of Africa right in the heart of the city. The festival will comprise daytime and evening sessions:
The daytime session will include Live performances of African music idioms and Congolese rumba/rock. Immerse yourself in the sound of djembe, drumming, talking drum, shekere, udu, agogo & a kora performance. You can expect dance performances from the African continent and workshops. Live band performances will lead to African storytelling.
Experience East African culture through the display of costumes, drumming and singing.
Throughout the day, a selection of hot and cold food representing different regions of the African continent will be on display.
Best of all, kids (Aged under 12) go Free.
The evening session will feature world-renowned music artist(s) performing some of their hit tracks late into the night.
For the rest of the evening, we will be partying to Afrobeat and Amanpiano songs played by the best DJ's.
Bien
One quarter of Kenyan Afropop band Sauti Sol, Bien has solidified his status as a global music sensation, earning accolades and success that continue to elevate his career. As the Grammy Award-winning songwriter, musician, and celebrated vocalist, Bien has already left an indelible mark on the music industry. His debut album & tour ‘Alusa Why Are You Topless’ are testament to his ability. His raspy vocals, captivating songwriting, infectious personality, and iconic bald head have made him a recognizable and beloved figure in the music world. In 2021, Bien ventured into the realm of solo music with his first EP, aptly titled ‘Bald Men Love Better’. This endeavour spawned the East African summer anthem of the year, ‘Mbwe Mbwe’, a song that quickly became one of the most-streamed East African tracks of 2022.
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NSG
NSG. It’s a simple yet vast acronym, seeping with potential. “It’s a lifestyle, a movement,” the group say. At first it stood for No Sleep Gang, then Non Stop Grinding. At the moment it means Never Stop Growing but that could change too. As member Kruddz explains, that’s why they refer to the name’s meaning as a lifestyle – it echoes what’s happening to NSG in the present moment. Past and present names aside, the group reflects the most exciting components of the current UK music scene: a lively diasporic afro bashment sound and a larger-than-life personality, all rolled into one six member group. Comprised of members Kruddz, Mxjib, Mojo, OGD, Dope and Papii Abz, they’ve been bubbling under the crest of producer Jae5 and Mercury Nominated artist J Hus since before either of those acts broke, slowly crafting their sound together.
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Also Appearing
YXL Ayo, Nubia, DJ Laz, Tashera, Muwa, Sushi
Chapelfield Gardens
Chapelfield Road
Norwich
NR2 1RL
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Chapelfield Gardens
Chapelfield Road
Norwich
NR2 1RL
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on Sat 16 August 2025