Osibisa @ The Jazz Cafe
“Osibisa has criss-cross rhythms that explode with happiness.” – Nile Rodgers Globally renowned as the founding fathers of Afro-rock, Osibisa bring a high-octane celebration of Ghana’s rich musical heritage to our stage. Formed in London in 1969 by West African and Caribbean musicians led by the late Teddy Osei, the band forged a bold new sound blending rock, highlife, funk and Caribbean influences — becoming the first taste of African music for many UK audiences. With joyous anthems like ‘Sunshine Day’, ‘Woyaya’ and ‘Music for Gong Gong’, their live shows remain legendary — a euphoric mix of uplifting rhythms, rip-roaring brass and irresistible grooves. “Osibisa has criss-cross rhythms that explode with happiness.” – Nile Rodgers Globally renowned as the founding fathers of Afro-rock, Osibisa bring a high-octane celebration of Ghana’s rich musical heritage to our stage. Formed in London in 1969 by West African and Caribbean musicians led by the late Teddy Osei, the band forged a bold new sound blending rock, highlife, funk and Caribbean influences — becoming the first taste of African music for many UK audiences. With joyous anthems like ‘Sunshine Day’, ‘Woyaya’ and ‘Music for Gong Gong’, their live shows remain legendary — a euphoric mix of uplifting rhythms, rip-roaring brass and irresistible grooves. 18:30-22:00 “Osibisa has criss-cross rhythms that explode with happiness.” – Nile Rodgers Globally renowned as the founding fathers of Afro-rock, Osibisa bring a high-octane celebration of Ghana’s rich musical heritage to our stage. Formed in London in 1969 by West African and Caribbean musicians led by the late Teddy Osei, the band forged a bold new sound blending rock, highlife, funk and Caribbean influences — becoming the first taste of African music for many UK audiences. With joyous anthems like ‘Sunshine Day’, ‘Woyaya’ and ‘Music for Gong Gong’, their live shows remain legendary — a euphoric mix of uplifting rhythms, rip-roaring brass and irresistible grooves.
when & where
- Sep 5, 2026, 05:21
- Jazz Café, Parkway, London, United Kingdom
about The Jazz Cafe
ticket information
- £20 / £35 / £65 / £20 / £35 / £65