A split image of the band L’Amazones d’Afrique on the left, four black women of various ages with striking make-up and hair, with bright tops. On the left is Gasper Nali, a black man in casual clothes, sat outside on a drum holding his babatoni, a very large instrument that looks similar to a guitar but with only one string. It has a round body, the same size as the drum he's sat on, and a long thin neck that looks like an old fence post

African Soul Rebels

Global/Folk Music Beyond Mainstream presents featuring Les Amazones d’Afrique, Gasper Nali and support Wed 7 Oct 2026, 7:30pm The Anvil

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Availability:

Friends: Wed 11 Feb / General: Fri 13 Feb (10am)

Tickets:

£34.50. Under 25s and f/t students £16

Lounge Experience

Treat yourself to our Virtuoso Lounge upgrade and enjoy reserved seating, personal table service, snacks and drinks, and more.

Performers and Cast

Les Amazones d’Afrique
Gasper Nali

African Soul Rebels celebrates fearless artists who reshape tradition, challenge borders, and put rhythm at the centre of resistance and joy.

Leading the charge are the electrifying Les Amazones d’Afrique. This powerhouse collective of West African artists fuse ancient roots with future-facing sounds, bringing a message of strength, unity, and change. From Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage to President Obama’s playlist, their voices are being heard worldwide.

Joining them is the phenomenal Gasper Nali, a not-so-traditional babatoni player from Lake Malawi. With his three-metre-long, one-stringed homemade bass guitar, a stick, an empty beer bottle, and a cow-skin kick drum, he creates playful and joyful Afro beats.

And opening the night is a yet to be announced, rising artist handpicked by BBC Introducing, spotlighting the next voice pushing boundaries and connecting cultures.

This isn’t just a gig, it’s a revival of a movement, a celebration of African creativity and innovation – past, present and future.

Cast & Creatives

Cast & Creatives

Cast & Creatives

Reviews

4 Stars

A proud, forceful demonstration of the strength and variety of modern African music
The Independent on Les Amazones d’Afrique
His music is simple but joyous, and totally infectious
Songlines Magazine on Gasper Nali

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