Adekunle Gold, Naira Marley to perform at NPR Concert

Mueez Ajao

– Adekunle Gold and Naira Marley have been slated to perform at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert.

– Nigerian musicians are continuing to take Afrobeats around the world, with AG Baby and Naira Marley set to perform at NPR’s Black Music Month concert.

– The concert will take place from June 1st to June 30th in commemoration of Juneteenth, an American holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans.

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– According to Tiny Desk Series Producer, Bobby “We will publish eleven performances representing the past, present, and future of Black music. This is the first time each of the eleven acts will play the Tiny Desk”.

– Adekunle Gold and Naira Marley will share the NPR stage alongside acts like Usher, FKA Twigs, Monica and eight others.

– The Tiny Desk has previously hosted Nigerian acts such as Fireboy DML, Tems, Davido, Tiwa Savage, and Burna Boy.