For almost 17 years, Africa Oyé has featured artists from Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas. Confirmed artistes include Michael Rose (Jamaica), To'Mezclao (Cuba), Ti Coca (Haiti) and Habib Koité (Mali).
Green Ant Events will be in charge of the full production and safety management of the event, including all emergency planning preparation, traders management and site production on the day.
"We are really excited to yet again be working on the UK's largest African festival for the fourth consecutive year. It has grown now to around 25,000 visitors, and continues to be a fantastic success," said Green Ant Events director Joe Blackman.
"We continue to look at ways of creating a more sustainable event, with improved site cleansing and recycling facilities, and more festival site dressing."
Africa Oyé will this year see the expansion of the Oyé Village area, where guests can sample food and buy music, arts and crafts from all over the world.
This year is the Year of Health and Well Being in the Liverpool region, and Oyé hopes to introduce The Health, Learning and Participation Zone at the festival, featuring African and Caribbean Dance Workshops by Movema, Capoeira Brazilian Martial Arts performances, holistic therapies and African massage, among other items.
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