Afriquoi X BCUC

Two explosive forces collide for one unforgettable night of raw Afro-psychedelic energy and dancefloor heat for Frome Festival 2026

Afriquoi – live African dance music for a new generation

Blending Congolese guitar, Gambian kora, and Mandinka percussion with UK electronic sounds, Afriquoi create an uplifting, dancefloor-ready fusion of house, garage, disco, soul, and jungle. Formed in London in 2011, this powerhouse 5-piece have built a global underground following, with their track Kudaushe becoming a club favourite worldwide. From Glastonbury Festival to WOMAD and Boomtown, their high-energy live shows have lit up major stages across Europe. Pure fusion. Pure energy.

BCUC (Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness) – 2023 WOMEX Artist Award winners

“Without a doubt the best live act I saw.” – Gilles Peterson

Straight out of Soweto, BCUC deliver a powerful fusion of indigenous funk, hip-hop consciousness, and punk rock energy. What started in a shipping container has grown into one of the most explosive live acts on the global stage, lighting up festivals like Glastonbury Festival, Roskilde, and WOMAD.

More than music, it’s ritual, resistance, and raw spiritual energy.

“We bring fun and emo-indigenous Afro-psychedelic fire from the hood,” says vocalist Kgomotso Mokone.