
In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine
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In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine will occur on 6 November 2026 at a venue to be announced in Manchester. This event features a curated session of Afrobeat and jazz-funk music, complemented by food and cocktails inspired by West African culinary traditions. The session celebrates the vibrant sounds and cultural influences of the featured artists.
The Afrobeat & Jazz-Funk Session at White Label
Join us every Friday at White Label for a sensory journey where sound, taste and culture collide.
Each week, our resident selectors curate a dedicated vinyl and digital session celebrating the pioneers of global music, pairing iconic sounds with food and cocktails inspired by their cultural roots. This week, we explore the infectious rhythms of Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective and Ibibio Sound Machine. Expect a vibrant soundtrack of Afrobeat, jazz-funk, West African highlife, relentless polyrhythms, heavy brass and the unmistakable energy of London's contemporary jazz scene.
Drawing inspiration from the rich culinary traditions of West Africa and in collaboration with IBILE, we're bringing bold flavours to the table with three specially curated dishes:
Beef Suya & Jollof Rice — Spiced beef suya served with fragrant West African jollof rice. £15.90
Tatashe-Butter Prawns with Agege Bread — Succulent prawns in a rich, pepper-infused tatashe butter, served with soft Agege bread. £12
Ewa Agoyin & Plantain Chips — Traditional Nigerian-style beans with a deeply flavoured pepper sauce, accompanied by crispy plantain chips. £8
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In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine takes place on Friday, 6 November 2026 at 19:00.
In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine is held at TBA - White Label in Manchester.
Entry to In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine is free.
The forecast for In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine is Light drizzle · 10°C.
Ezra Collective is performing at In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine.
Tickets for In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine can be booked via ra.co using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Line-upEzra Collective

Ezra Collective are a British jazz quintet composed of drummer and bandleader Femi Koleoso, bassist TJ Koleoso, keyboardist Joe Armon-Jones, trumpeter Ife Ogunjobi, and tenor saxophonist James Mollison, who met at the jazz youth programme Tomorrow's Warriors and formed their group soon afterwards. The group fuses elements of Afrobeat, calypso, reggae, hip-hop, soul and jazz, and frequently collaborates with fellow London-based jazz musicians such as Nubya Garcia and Moses Boyd. They were the recipients of the 2023 Mercury Music Prize. Their 2024 single "God Gave Me Feet for Dancing" was chosen by Barack Obama for his list of 25 favourite songs of the year. At the Brit Awards 2025, the Ezra Collective became the first jazz band to win the "Group of the Year" accolade.
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In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine will occur on 6 November 2026 at a venue to be announced in Manchester. This event features a curated session of Afrobeat and jazz-funk music, complemented by food and cocktails inspired by West African culinary traditions. The session celebrates the vibrant sounds and cultural influences of the featured artists.
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The Afrobeat & Jazz-Funk Session at White Label
Join us every Friday at White Label for a sensory journey where sound, taste and culture collide.
Each week, our resident selectors curate a dedicated vinyl and digital session celebrating the pioneers of global music, pairing iconic sounds with food and cocktails inspired by their cultural roots. This week, we explore the infectious rhythms of Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective and Ibibio Sound Machine. Expect a vibrant soundtrack of Afrobeat, jazz-funk, West African highlife, relentless polyrhythms, heavy brass and the unmistakable energy of London's contemporary jazz scene.
Drawing inspiration from the rich culinary traditions of West Africa and in collaboration with IBILE, we're bringing bold flavours to the table with three specially curated dishes:
Beef Suya & Jollof Rice — Spiced beef suya served with fragrant West African jollof rice. £15.90
Tatashe-Butter Prawns with Agege Bread — Succulent prawns in a rich, pepper-infused tatashe butter, served with soft Agege bread. £12
Ewa Agoyin & Plantain Chips — Traditional Nigerian-style beans with a deeply flavoured pepper sauce, accompanied by crispy plantain chips. £8
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WhereTBA - White Label
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When is In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine?
In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine takes place on Friday, 6 November 2026 at 19:00.
Where is In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine taking place?
In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine is held at TBA - White Label in Manchester.
How much are tickets for In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine?
Entry to In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine is free.
What will the weather be like at In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine?
The forecast for In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine is Light drizzle · 10°C.
Who is performing at In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine?
Ezra Collective is performing at In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine.
How do I get tickets for In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine?
Tickets for In Celebration Of: Fela Kuti, Cymande, Ezra Collective, and Ibibio Sound Machine can be booked via ra.co using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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