who Jools Holland called “Ghana’s finest” – is at the forefront of the UK world-music scene with a 10-piece band that performs infectious West African dance music from Ghana.
Led by Kweku Sackey, aka K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana), from Nubiyan Twist, expect a shamanistic live performance, fierce raps, and authentic dance moves.
Resident for over 10 years in Sheffield, music has taken him all over the world, from Glastonbury’s West Holts stage to Fusion (Germany), and the Commonwealth Games (Gold Cost, Australia), winning the 2018 Young Commonwealth Performer and even performing for Nelson Mandela.
His song ‘If I Know’ was performed live on ‘Later with Jools Holland’ and extensively played on BBC6 Music.
Born in Accra, Ghana, to a nurse mother and marine engineer father who had studied in England, he grew up with a diverse range of international influences alongside Ghanaian styles, citing Tom Waits, Quincy Jones, Bob Marley, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo as influences.
K.O.G. Live will be held at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis on Thursday, October 13.
Tickets cost £16 in advance or £20 on the door, available at marinetheatre.com
