“As the son of Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti carries a torch for infectious grooves and political songwriting.” -NPR
The Apollo’s Africa Now! Festival closes with an explosive performance from Seun Kuti & Egypt 80. The youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, Seun has continued his father’s commanding legacy since 1997. After touring the globe relentlessly, Kuti and the legendary Egypt 80 make their way to the Apollo stage.
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Please contact the Apollo Box office at [email protected] or (212) 531-5305 if any other special assistance is required for your visit.
About the Africa Now! Festival
Celebrate the rich and unparalleled influence of the African Diaspora on the global community in a weekend-long festival like no other. For its ninth season, the Africa Now! Festival spotlights the best cultural innovators and global thinkers from the continent in a celebration of contemporary musicians, comedians, filmmakers, and cultural innovators on the world-famous Apollo stage. Tap in and check out this year’s lineup of artists who are revolutionizing and driving trends across all facets of culture.
The Africa Now! Festival is a continuation of the Apollo’s 2022-2023 season, The Next Movement, an exploration of what’s new, now and next in music, dance, art and ideas.
Get to Know Our Restaurant Partners
Visit our restaurant partners for a bite to eat, food or cocktails as you enjoy our Africa Now! celebration.
Covid-19 Guidelines
For the safety of our artists, audiences and staff, face coverings are optional but encouraged for all attendees while inside the theater. Click here for more information about our COVID safety policies.
Important Information:
For the safety of our artists, audiences and staff, face coverings are optional but encouraged for all attendees while inside the theater. Click here for more information about our COVID safety policies.
“As the son of Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti carries a torch for infectious grooves and political songwriting.” -NPR
The Apollo’s Africa Now! Festival closes with an explosive performance from Seun Kuti & Egypt 80. The youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, Seun has continued his father’s commanding legacy since 1997. After touring the globe relentlessly, Kuti and the legendary Egypt 80 make their way to the Apollo stage.
Ticket Information
Please contact the Apollo Box office at [email protected] or (212) 531-5305 if any other special assistance is required for your visit.
About the Africa Now! Festival
Celebrate the rich and unparalleled influence of the African Diaspora on the global community in a weekend-long festival like no other. For its ninth season, the Africa Now! Festival spotlights the best cultural innovators and global thinkers from the continent in a celebration of contemporary musicians, comedians, filmmakers, and cultural innovators on the world-famous Apollo stage. Tap in and check out this year’s lineup of artists who are revolutionizing and driving trends across all facets of culture.
The Africa Now! Festival is a continuation of the Apollo’s 2022-2023 season, The Next Movement, an exploration of what’s new, now and next in music, dance, art and ideas.
Get to Know Our Restaurant Partners
Visit our restaurant partners for a bite to eat, food or cocktails as you enjoy our Africa Now! celebration.
Covid-19 Guidelines
For the safety of our artists, audiences and staff, face coverings are optional but encouraged for all attendees while inside the theater. Click here for more information about our COVID safety policies.
Important Information:
For the safety of our artists, audiences and staff, face coverings are optional but encouraged for all attendees while inside the theater. Click here for more information about our COVID safety policies.
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Harlem residents, employees, business owners, and students can save 50% on tickets to select performances throughout the season. We welcome our local community to experience our signature programs, returning audience favorites, and thrilling new works by artists who are pushing the boundaries of their art forms while expanding the cannon of African American works. Restrictions may apply.
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Four wheelchair seating locations will be reserved until the day of each performance.Each seating level is accessible via the elevator inside The Apollo’s Historic Theater. Guests should be aware of the small steps leading toward the Mezzanine and Balcony seating levels. Depending on the guest’s ticket location for these two levels, additional walking may be required. If guests are not able to travel up and down steps, tickets for events should be purchased for the Orchestra level.
Four wheelchair seating locations will be reserved until the day of each performance.Each seating level is accessible via the elevator inside The Apollo’s Historic Theater. Guests should be aware of the small steps leading toward the Mezzanine and Balcony seating levels. Depending on the guest’s ticket location for these two levels, additional walking may be required. If guests are not able to travel up and down steps, tickets for events should be purchased for the Orchestra level.
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The Apollo is here for everyone. Artists, audiences, and all supporters should be able to experience The Apollo fully and in a way that is comfortable for them.
The Apollo has taken comprehensive steps to ensure that entrances, seating, restrooms, and more are as accessible and compliant as possible. Learn more about accessibility options and support services that might be right for you.
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All persons and bags are subject to search. Bags that have passed inspection must fit comfortably under your seat. Oversized bags are prohibited.
No outside food or beverage. Accommodations are made for patrons with medical needs. Please email access@apollotheater.org or call the box office at (212) 531-5305 for assistance.
New York, NY 10027
New York, NY 10027
Accessibility
The Apollo is here for everyone. Artists, audiences, and all supporters should be able to experience The Apollo fully and in a way that is comfortable for them.
The Apollo has taken comprehensive steps to ensure that entrances, seating, restrooms, and more are as accessible and compliant as possible. Learn more about accessibility options and support services that might be right for you.
All persons and bags are subject to search. Bags that have passed inspection must fit comfortably under your seat. Oversized bags are prohibited.
No outside food or beverage. Accommodations are made for patrons with medical needs. Please email access@apollotheater.org or call the box office at (212) 531-5305 for assistance.