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Union Stage Presents:
Drizilik
Sat, 5 Jul, 8:00 PM EDT
Doors open
7:00 PM EDT
Howard Theatre
620 T Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
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Description
Drizilik returns to the DMV with exciting new krio fusion music hits from Sierra Leone. He brings exceptional songwriting skills, infectious afrobeats, and profound cultural metaphors to the Howard Theatre. As a versatile, multi-award-winning rapper and singer, Drizilik is renowned for his unmatched delivery, electrifying live performances and lyricism.
His impressive list of chart-topping singles includes "Lemonade" featuring The Therapist, "Send Money", "Vote," and "Ashobi" featuring Idris Elba. After being nominated for 'Listener's Choice' at the 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards and being featured in the 2023 BET International Rap Cypher, Drizilik has performed on stages from London to Lagos. He proudly holds the title of the most-streamed musician in Sierra Leone.
Event Information
Age Limit
All Ages
Afro-Beat
Drizilik
Drizilik
Afro-Beat
Drizilik, the breakout star of Freetown's music revival, is a captivating artist known for his unique fusion of afrobeats with Sierra Leonean goombay, bubu, milo jazz, and hip-hop. His exceptional songwriting skills, infectious one-liners, and profound cultural metaphors on his award-winning album "Shukubly" have earned him the title of Sierra Leone's king of new school music. Drizilik's versatility as both a rapper and singer, combined with his unmatched delivery, has resulted in a string of chart-topping singles and collaborations, including the popular tracks "Vote" and "Ashobi" featuring Idris Elba, as well as "Move Right" with BAFTA winner Big Zuu. As a 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards nominee for 'Listener's Choice' and a featured act in the 2023 BET International Rap Cypher, Drizilik has graced stages from London to Lagos and headlined prestigious events like Youtube's Africa Day Concert, Madeng Festival, Gambia Music Festival, and Hull City's Freedom Festival.