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Kwabena (UK)

In the last few years Kwabena has shared the stage with the likes of MISTY IN ROOTS,LUCIANO,MORGAN HERITAGE,LINTON KWESI JOHNSON & SUGAR MINOTT and has delighted festival-goers all over the U.K,Zurich & Gambia with his powerful and dynamic stage presence.If you like Bob Marley you will love Kwabena!

Kwabena Nip was born in Kingston Jamaica and his name actually means " born on a Tuesday."

*He was raised in Manchester, Jamaica, in the same parish as many of the reggae greats -Luciano, Tony Rebel & Garnet Silk, but he now has a base in Manchester UK.

*Kwabena was granted honorary citizenship of  the Republic of Gambia by the President after his performance at The Roots Homecoming Festival where he headlined the 10,000 seater National Stadium .      

*Kwabena and his band won the All England Reggae Selecta Competition in Brixton, London as The UK's Best Reggae Band "

*His music is grounded in the roots reggae tradition, but significantly develops the genre by sharing his insights into a unique expression of his spiritual being.

*He has performed extensively throught the UK including, Carlisle. Aberystwith, Birmingham, Cumbria, Kendal, Stoke, Bradford , Portsmouth, Whitby,and Manchester where he  regularly gave sell-out perfomances at the legendary Band on The Wall venue.

* Moving onto the National & International Festival circuit Kwabena has played Festival dates in :
-    Sheffield (Music In The Sun Festival - 2 years running- 44,000 attendees, sharing the stage with Tippa Irie, General Levi, Sugar Minot, Freddie McGregor, Frankie Paul, Horace Andy, Beverley Knight, China Black, Lion Rock, Nucleus Roots and Zion Train)
-    Riverside Festival, Stamford, Leicestershire,
-    Bob Marley, ONE LOVE Festival ,Manchester
-    Zurich WinterSplash, Switzerland
-    Morecambe Worldbeat Festival (Supporting Misty In Roots )
-    The Roots Homecoming Festival, Gambia, for 2 years running (and many other festivals and shows.)

* In addition to this, he has built up a strong reputation for reliablity and  professionalism using his vast experience as a  live performer to deliver  stunning live shows.

*A powerful and energetic live performer, Kwabena reinforces his unique identity with customised stage outfits, and delivers both prophetic and thought provoking messages in his own individual and memorable style.

*On stage the drums and bass provide the foundation, while horns, guitars and keyboards move effortlessly thru soul, blues, gospel, slasa crossover reggae and tight 4-part acapella harmonies.

*Kwabena is now emerging on the Festival circuit as a powerful new force in 21st Century live music .