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Monday, 18 June 2012 08:53

Africa Oye 2012 - this weekend

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africa-oyeAfrica Oye is back this coming weekend and we are all hoping for good weather - I'll be dusting off my picknic blankets and getting the BBQ out and heading to Sefton Park for a fantastic weekend of Family Fun. I'll be sure to taste the delights of some of the best food stalls ever while soaking up some music from the UK's largest festival of African Music and Culture. 

You can now check out the Oye brochure (which contains all the info you need for the weekend, including who is playing on which day) over athttp://africaoye.com/brochure12.pdf

Not only is there a star-studded line-up of acts for your listening pleasure this year but with over 90 stalls and numerous dancing, drumming and musical workshops, there really is something for everyone at this year's Oye.

Africa Oye 2012
23rd & 24th June
12.30pm - 9.30pm both days
Sefton Park, Liverpool

FREE ENTRY

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Follow us @africaoye on Twitter and use #africaoye to spread the word!Be sure to check out africaoye.com for all the latest info on this year's event.

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