“Dele Sosimi is one of the leading forces carrying the torch of afrobeat. A longtime keyboardist for Fela Kuti‘s Egypt 80, bandleader for Femi Kuti‘s Positive Force, and the founder of his own orchestra, Sosimi is preparing the release of his new album ‘You No Fit Touch Am,’ a 7-track collection of compositions that are steeped in socio-political messages and showcase classic 1970s Lagos songwriting. Okayafrica spoke with Sosimi via e-mail about the concept behind the new full-length, his first in almost a decade.”
Read Okay Africa’s interview with Dele Sosimi and stream the premiere of ‘You No Fit Touch Am,’ due 25th May on Wah Wah 45s, here.
Dele Sosimi Live Dates
Afropfingsten – 24th May ~ Switzerland
The Bullingdon – 29th May ~ Oxford
Album Launch – Afrobeat Vibration – 30th May ~ London
FMM Sines – 22nd July ~ Portugal
Afrobeat Vibration – 25th July ~ London
Horniman Museum and Gardens – 30th July – Dele Sosimi Quartet
Dimensions Festival – 28th -30th August ~ Croatia
Afrobeat Vibration – 26th September ~ London
Felabration – 15th October ~ London
Afrobeat Vibration – 28th November ~ London