The Wazumbians band is gearing up to host the annual Jankalanga Festival at the +233 Jazz Bar & Grill in Accra on March 22. This festival, which started as an online showcase of traditional and contemporary Ghanaian rhythms, stories, and dances in 2018, has now become a highly anticipated live event.
Led by Francis Chapman Abban-Hagan, known as Wazumbi, the band recently returned from a successful tour of the United States and is excited to bring a unique blend of music to their audiences.
Describing themselves as messengers of good musical vibes, the band aims to make their music accessible and enjoyable for all.
Guest performances at this year’s Jankalanga Festival will include King Ayisoba, Bessa Simons, Fanta Cissokho from Senegal, and a surprise artist from Canada. Renowned musician Bessa Simons praised the Wazumbians for their distinctive style and cohesion as a band.
During their tour of the United States in 2024, the Wazumbians also impressed audiences in Colombia at the Festival Voces Del Jazz.
With their upcoming performance at the Jankalanga Festival 2025, the band is eager to showcase the elements that make them a thrilling live act for music and culture enthusiasts.
