Wahalaa

31/03/2025

12/11/2021

T O N I G H T!! Super excited to see you all for what will be a night of VIBES. We’ll be kicking off at 10pm but will be around in the bar a bit earlier so come through and say hi!

We are down to our last few tickets so get yours beforehand to guarantee entry! If you can't get one there'll be some tickets on the door but come early to make sure you get in!

*Lineup change: BASTI is now added to the lineup!

**Important: Venue COVID Policy**

The Yard Theatre’s security will also ask for proof of the following:

-One timestamped photo of a negative lateral flow test received on the day of the event. They also also accept an official NHS email/text message.
- A negative PCR test result received within 24 hours of the performance.
- Text or Email confirmation of a double vaccination status, via the NHS COVID Pass App, available through NHS App

Please do not to attend the event if you test positive, are feeling unwell, or have any COVID-related symptoms.

Can’t wait to see you all!

**DJ set times**
10-11:  
11-12:  
12-1:
1-2:
2-3: b2b as MOTHALAND

11/11/2021

Tomorrow! Wahalaa Co-founder will be bringing the Caribbean riddims. He’ll be holding down the soca but also adding some other surprise ingredients to the sauce 🌶️ He is also our Wahalaa mix artist in residence so check out some of his previous mixes at soundcloud.com/tshakaballantyne to get a flavour of some of the vibes he’ll be bringing. Tshaka also runs , a night inspired by Ariapita Avenue in Port of Spain, Trinidad 🇹🇹

We're onto the last few tickets so get yours quick! 🐦

09/11/2021

Friday! We are honoured to be hosting the DEBUT show of hot new collective ! So when they blow up you know where to say you saw them first 🔌 Tickets are blowing up so get yours now to guarantee your spot! 🧨

MOTHALAND is a DJ/Production duo consisting of Pedrin () and Dibs (). Born in Malabo (Equatorial Guinea) and Lagos (Nigeria), respectively, they grew up on a steady diet of African music and sounds beyond the continent 🇬🇶🇳🇬🌍

The MOTHALAND mission is to create unique experiences across the African diaspora through sound, culture and nightlife. Their sound includes their unique edits re-imagining African classics & 2000s tunes and eclectic DJ sets of Afrobeats, Afro Fusion & Amapiano 🍬

Their individual DJ credits include guest mixes on NTS, BBC 1Xtra, Balamii & Reprezent and venues like Soho House Brixton, Hackney, Omeara, Night Tales, Colours Hoxton & O2 Indigo 🌊

08/11/2021

Countdown to Wahalaa! ⏳ Welcoming back to the stage! TrYb blessed Wahalaa with some truly unforgettable sets and Friday will be no different! Her eclectic sound flies between Dancehall, Amapiano, Afrobeats, Dembow, Baile Funk, Soca and more, so come ready for a madness! 🛫 TrYb runs the clubnight and radio show on - have a listen for a sneak peek of the vibes 📳📳📳

31/10/2021

WE BACK!!! We’ve been gone for a minute but we’re back with our autumn dance to see in the change of seasons! 🍂 Come and join us on *Friday 12 November* after Lanre Malaolu’s new show ‘Samskara’ 🕺🏿 Tix available at wahalaareunion.eventbrite.co.uk - link in bio 💃🏿

As always, we’ll be bringing you warm flavours from across Africa and its diaspora, including a sweet stew of afrobeats, dancehall, amapiano, soca and more 🌶️ Come ready to shake your body and enjoy life with the faves:

 
   



 

And all the praises to .illustration for the sumptuous art. There is none like you!

This event was commissioned by the The Yard Theatre.

23/07/2021

After a looong wait, Tshaka is pleased to finally announce his new night ! Inspired by Ariapita Avenue in Trinidad - our no. 1 turnup street. Presale early bird tickets for supporters of Wahalaa out now! Link in bio

Come thru to make new friends and wine up your waist to a mix of the most danceable music from the Caribbean, Africa and Latin America: Afrobeats, Soca, Dancehall, Reggaetón, Dembow, Francophone Afro, Ndombolo, etc.

Keep an eye out for the official artwork from .illustration coming soon, and the warmup mix! And follow the new page for updates!

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25/07/2020

Going live with tonight! Full programme kicks off at 4pm, DJ set at 8:30. Link in bio 🤗

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AFRICA SALON UK presents Vivid Escapisms for an Interior — a live salon. A virtual experience of the contemporary African arts festival, Vivid Escapisms gathers collaborators and friends of AFRICA SALON to share and discuss their recent work and the current moment. Participants reflect on shared interests in movement, home, and environment, discuss the politics of representation, and conduct interdisciplinary experiments. The salon flows from talks to studio visits to readings and screenings, crescendoing in a DJ set.

22/07/2020

THIS SATURDAY 🗣️ We are doing the closing set at Vivid Escapisms for an Interior. Register here bit.ly/32AQsDN. Honoured to be part of such an amazing line up! Kick off at 4pm 🚀🚀🚀Spinning at 830 🎵🎧🎶
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AFRICA SALON UK presents Vivid Escapisms for an Interior — a live salon. A virtual experience of the contemporary African arts festival, Vivid Escapisms gathers collaborators and friends of AFRICA SALON to share and discuss their recent work and the current moment. Participants reflect on shared interests in movement, home, and environment, discuss the politics of representation, and conduct interdisciplinary experiments. The salon flows from talks to studio visits to readings and screenings, crescendoing in a DJ set.

Programme

Saturday, July 25th from 4pm BST / 4pm WAT / 11am EST

Free

Ifeanyi Awachie + Yewande YoYo Odunubi: Soft Power — 4pm BST

Sumia Jaama: In This Dream, Every Boy Is In Attendance — 5pm BST

Julianknxx: “In Praise of Still Boys” — 5:30pm

Belinda Zhawi: “SOUTH X SOUTH EAST” — 6:00pm

Vanessa Onwuemezi: “This Is How You Walk Through Water” — 6:30pm

Saman Archive: Notions of Return — 6:45pm

Olaniyi Studio: “Rivers in Stone” — 7:30pm

Azekel: “ALL1” — 8:00pm

Wahalaa — 8:30pm

22/07/2020

THIS SATURDAY. We are doing the closing set at Vivid Escapisms for an Interior. Link in bio to register. Honoured to be part of such an amazing line up! Kick off at 4pm 🚀🚀🚀Spinning at 830 🎵🎧🎶
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AFRICA SALON UK presents Vivid Escapisms for an Interior — a live salon. A virtual experience of the contemporary African arts festival, Vivid Escapisms gathers collaborators and friends of AFRICA SALON to share and discuss their recent work and the current moment. Participants reflect on shared interests in movement, home, and environment, discuss the politics of representation, and conduct interdisciplinary experiments. The salon flows from talks to studio visits to readings and screenings, crescendoing in a DJ set.

Programme

Saturday, July 25th from 4pm BST / 4pm WAT / 11am EST

Free

Ifeanyi Awachie + Yewande YoYo Odunubi: Soft Power — 4pm BST

Sumia Jaama: In This Dream, Every Boy Is In Attendance — 5pm BST

Julianknxx: “In Praise of Still Boys” — 5:30pm

Belinda Zhawi: “SOUTH X SOUTH EAST” — 6:00pm

Vanessa Onwuemezi: “This Is How You Walk Through Water” — 6:30pm

Saman Archive: Notions of Return — 6:45pm

Olaniyi Studio: “Rivers in Stone” — 7:30pm

Azekel: “ALL1” — 8:00pm

Wahalaa — 8:30pm

19/07/2020

Coming out of hibernation for a special online set for next Saturday! From 4pm there's a whole afternoon of performances, virtual exhibitions and more from some amazing black talent - including .moyo Vanessa Onwuemezi and Olaniyi Studio - before closes the proceedings at 8:30 with some jams. Shoutout to Wahalaa's for curating this special event, she'll be opening up the conversation with .yoyoreturns. The event is free - link to register in bio xo
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'AFRICA SALON UK presents Vivid Escapisms for an Interior — a live salon. A virtual experience of the contemporary African arts festival, Vivid Escapisms gathers collaborators and friends of AFRICA SALON to share and discuss their recent work and the current moment. Participants reflect on shared interests in movement, home, and environment, discuss the politics of representation, and conduct interdisciplinary experiments. The salon flows from talks to studio visits to readings and screenings, crescendoing in a DJ set.'