Music
Okaidja Afroso
An uplifting, underground traditional folk night.
7:30 PM
Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263
Okaidja Afroso is a master multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and dancer from Ghana. Born into a family of musicians and storytellers in Kokrobite, he blends West African roots with percussion, guitar, and vocals to create a contemporary oral tradition. His music honors ancestral heritage while incorporating global influences, delivering performances that convey joy, tragedy, and hope through intricate rhythms and spirited movement.
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263
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Where does Okaidja Afroso perform in Malibu?+
He performs at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts located on the Pepperdine University campus.
How can I purchase tickets for the show?+
Tickets on Mood.
What kind of music does Okaidja Afroso perform?+
His sound fuses West African highlife and gnawa influences with percussive folk traditions.
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