Jidenna has been named alongside Wizkid, Angelique Kidjo, Alpha Blondy and others as performers at the Afrikcan festival in the US.
The Organisers of the events have added Nigeria-born American act, Jidenna to the list of top African musicians billed for the first ever Afrikcan Festival which comes up between July 21 to July 25, 2015. Grammy award winner, Angelique Kidjo and Nigeria’s Wizkid had earlier been named among performers. The highly rated Benin singer would be joined by Ivorian Reggae legend, Alpha Blondy, Black Coffee, Les Nubian and many others.
The festival, which is in celebration of African music, literature, fashion and food will take place at the Ramsey park in Boston, Massachusetts and organisers have also announced that American soul musician, Erykah Badu will play a part at the 5-day event.