AfroArchives | Ben Olayinka & Saint September

Ben Olayinka (Nigeria) and Saint September (South Africa) come together for an hour-long back-to-back set steeped in heritage and nostalgia. Drawing from the rich musical legacies of their upbringings—think Fela Kuti, Tony Allen, Brenda Fassie, and Miriam Makeba—the duo pass the aux and celebrate the sounds that shaped them.

Expect a vibrant blend of Afrobeat, classic highlife, Afropop, kwaito, Afro-jazz, and more. It’s a heartfelt journey through sound, honouring the past while lighting up the present—and showcasing the building blocks of the African genres we know and love today. This is about tracing the rhythms back to their roots and discovering how we find ourselves through music.