Congolese Independence Day
Until Sat 29 Jun 2024
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Including music, Congolese food, a fashion show, and more...
An uplifting afternoon showcasing the beautiful, diverse culture of the Democratic Republic of Congo with dance, fashion and music from Didier Kisala, Niwel Tsumbu and guests.
The Headline act is the hugely popular Djouna Big-One (Djouna Mumbafu) and the Orchestre Big One. Djouna revolutionised Congolese music with his unique choreography and "atalaku" yells and brings his unique style to this special event.
The rest of the line up includes:
Alongside the live music you'll be invited to taste some authentic Congolese food, enjoy a fashion show featuring designs from the Congolese community in Birmingham and take part in drumming and craft workshops.