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Extra Bongo has arrived!

Extra Bongo arrived in Finland yesterday just in time for their gig in Klubi, here’s a short clip of their amazing show.

Today Super Nyamwela’s dance workshop at 17:00. Extra Bongo will be closing tonight’s happening at Pakkahuone, where we’ll also see the great Zimbabwean band Mokoomba and much more. Doors open at 18, first performance at 19, be in time!


Extra Bongo (Tanzania) & Super Nyamwela / ndombolo

The special guest of Fest Afrika 2012 is Extra Bongo from Tanzania (watch on YouTube) – for the first time in Finland! The band was established in 2003 and has since become popular all over East Africa. Extra Bongo combines traditional melodies to urban dance music in ndombolo style.

Extra Bongo will perform on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, see program.

There will also be a ndombolo dance workshop by Super Nyamwela, probably the most famous Tanzanian dancer and choreographer, to get everyone ready for the Extra Bongo groove!

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