...on the magnetic "Chicken No Dey Fly" by Pan African Music , May 19, 2021 A track that announces the release of the mixtape Tapes Of Utopia, scheduled for next September. The collective Onipa brings together the Ghanaian artist K.O.G. and the British Tom Excell, also member of Nubiyan Twist. K.O.G. defines this initiative as follows: “Onipa means ‘human’ in Akan, the ancient language of the Ashanti people of Ghana. It’s a message of connection through collaboration: from Gh

ESCAPISM LIVE at Harehills Avenue In early 2018 Franz released his EP 'Escapism'. A hard hitting Hip-hop project which he now brings to life in a live setting by splicing it with jazz and afro dancehall rhythms. Recorded and mixed at Harehills Avenue in Leeds UK by Jack Davis. Musicians on this 3 track project include members of Franz Von's live band, K.O.G & the Zongo Brigade, Tete de Pois and Mansion of snakes. Watch/Listen Jack Davis - trumpet // Matias Reed - guitar // Ow

Abstract Orchestra return to the O2 Academy Sheffield with a VERY special live rendition of their DILLA project - this time with special guest... ILLA J, of Slum Village (J Dilla's brother). Supported by Franz Von, emcee of K.O.G and the Zongo Brigade...with musician/producer Philippe Clegg bringing a Live hip hop afrofusion PA set. THURSDAY 1st FEBRUARY Abstract Orchestra presents ‘DILLA’ featuring special guest Illa J (Slum Village / Delicioius Vinyl / J Dilla’s brothe

I am excited to announce the release of 'Escapism' my latest Hip Hop EP. Available on all digital platforms from the 25th January 2018. This is my first solo Hip Hop project since my 2015 EP release with afrofusion band K.O.G and the Zongo Brigade (Akwaaba EP). 'Escapism' is a six track Hip Hop EP collaboration with session musician Philippe Clegg (Ray BLK, Kwabs, former Zongo Brigade member). The EP is Philippe's debut production release delivering a blend of old-school and

Franz Von and K.O.G were invited back to France after their show stopping full live band performance (backed by UK based Leeds band Mansion of Snakes) at Dock Des Suds venue for the Global Local event in Marseille. The return to Marseille saw them feature on stage with international artists... Blitz The Ambassador | musician and producer Labo Klandestino | soul funk band King Krab | MC K-méléon | singer MC Bezah | beatmaker singer musician Mofak-Mofeezy | DJ Selecter the Puni