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Akum is an independent artist management & booking agency, creative producer and music consultant.
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Akum Agency is an independent artist management and booking agency, promoter and creative production and music consultancy company founded. Our aim is… To ensure artists grow and develop, achieving their aspirations by being provided a high quality service. To ensure artists are given freedom and flexibility to develop the best possible work. To nurture artists and events within contemporary cross-cultural borders. To push boundaries and develop new ideas. To create and produce shows with exciting and diverse line-ups, which break boundaries and cross-cultural borders. We work with artists that we love. We aim to nurture their respective talents and build their profile to national and international audiences. Working with small and big agencies, we promote shows in the best venues for the artist and its audience. In Africa and around the globe we have strong relationships with some of the world’s finest music and art festivals. We love to create and produce shows with exciting and diverse line-ups, which break boundaries and cross-cultural borders. #akumagency #artistmanagement #bookingagency #muscconsultancy by @akumagency
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Akum Agency has extensive consulting and production experience in event and festival management, music export, event and festival programming, financial management, music video production, marketing, logistics, workshop facilitation, reporting writing to and music journalism. Past clients have included: Apple Music, Australasian Worldwide Music Expo (AWME), Azgo Festval, Beneath the Baobabs, The British Council, Blankets & Wine, Bushfire Festival, Concerts SA, Department of Sports Arts & Culture, Igoda, Indian Ocean Music Market (IOMMa), JazzFest Berlin, Jojo Abot, Littlegig Festival, Music In Africa, Platoon, Pro Helvetia, The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa – OSISA, Nafasi Art Space, Sakifo Festival, Sampa the Great, Sauti za Busara Festival, Visa For Music, Zakifo Festival and more. #akumagency #artistmanagement #bookingagency #musicconsultancy by @akumagency
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Akum Agency is an independent artist management and booking agency, promoter and creative production and music consultancy company founded. Our aim is… To ensure artists grow and develop, achieving their aspirations by being provided a high quality service. To ensure artists are given freedom and flexibility to develop the best possible work. To nurture artists and events within contemporary cross-cultural borders. To push boundaries and develop new ideas. To create and produce shows with exciting and diverse line-ups, which break boundaries and cross-cultural borders. We work with artists that we love. We aim to nurture their respective talents and build their profile to national and international audiences. Working with small and big agencies, we promote shows in the best venues for the artist and its audience. In Africa and around the globe we have strong relationships with some of the world’s finest music and art festivals. We love to create and produce shows with exciting and diverse line-ups, which break boundaries and cross-cultural borders. #akumagency #artistmanagement #bookingagency #muscconsultancy by @akumagency
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Labdi is a trailblazing Kenyan musician, cultural operator and brand innovator dedicated to elevating contemporary African identity. Operating at the intersection of culture, business, and community, she builds high-impact platforms that challenge traditional boundaries. As one of East Africa's pioneering Orutu players, her sound fuses Ohangla, Taarab, and Benga with experimental folk and soul textures—ancient yet urgently present. A speaker, thought leader, and composer, Labdi champions sustainable cultural ecosystems and uncompromising creative narratives. Presented by Akum Agency with support from the Goethe-Institut.Labdi is a trailblazing Kenyan musician, cultural operator and brand innovator dedicated to elevating contemporary African identity. Operating at the intersection of culture, business, and community, she builds high-impact platforms that challenge traditional boundaries. As one of East Africa's pioneering Orutu players, her sound fuses Ohangla, Taarab, and Benga with experimental folk and soul textures—ancient yet urgently present. A speaker, thought leader, and composer, Labdi champions sustainable cultural ecosystems and uncompromising creative narratives. Presented by Akum Agency with support from the Goethe-Institut. by @akumagency
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To close out her Cape Town run @labdiofficial will be collaborating with the amazing @sky_dladla at the @the_commons_muizenberg 💛🍉 Labdi is a trailblazing Kenyan musician, cultural operator and brand innovator dedicated to elevating contemporary African identity. Operating at the intersection of culture, business, and community, she builds high-impact platforms that challenge traditional boundaries. As one of East Africa’s pioneering Orutu players, her sound fuses Ohangla, Taarab, and Benga with experimental folk and soul textures—ancient yet urgently present. The tour is funded by the Goethe-Institut through its Mobi Arts program with support of Akum Agency. Tickets 🎫 via Linktree or at the Door 🚪 by @akumagency
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Look out Cape Town, LABDI is coming to town 💚 First stop @theathleticclubandsocial on Friday 16 Oct. Labdi is a trailblazing Kenyan musician, cultural operator and brand innovator dedicated to elevating contemporary African identity. Operating at the intersection of culture, business, and community, she builds high-impact platforms that challenge traditional boundaries. As one of East Africa’s pioneering Orutu players, her sound fuses Ohangla, Taarab, and Benga with experimental folk and soul textures—ancient yet urgently present. Joined by @Tshili.bass The tour is funded by the Goethe-Institut through its Mobi Arts program with support of Akum Agency. Tickets 🎫 via Linktree or at the Door 🚪 by @akumagency
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Just landed in Mzansi 🇿🇦 faaam! Super exciting ! We have four shows scheduled for you this October - 10 th - @native_rebels 14 th - @yourweeklytouchup 16 th - @theathleticclubandsocial 18 th - @the_commons_muizenberg Excited to sing for you - grab your tickets , link in Bio !🔗 I’m joined by the talented - @mpumi9882 @vumalevin bleee.t - Powered by @goetheinstitut_nairobi @goetheinstitut Africa’s #mobiarts program . I cannot wait. Tour facilitated by @akumagency , @iamsiwas ✨ Video was shot and edited by @richardkanyipov pewa maua yako! Sound mixed by @itswanyoike . Music by my amazing live band @don.tambo , @_henry_ngugi @_ericoonpercs @master_on_drums Full video is on YouTube ! #africanArtist #touring #southAfrica #mzansi taken in Johannesburg, South Africa by @akumagency
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9 days ago
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@labdiofficial announces 📣 dates in Joburg and Cape Town 🩵 Labdi is a trailblazing Kenyan musician, cultural operator and brand innovator dedicated to elevating contemporary African identity. Operating at the intersection of culture, business, and community, she builds high-impact platforms that challenge traditional boundaries. As one of East Africa’s pioneering Orutu players, her sound fuses Ohangla, Taarab, and Benga with experimental folk and soul textures—ancient yet urgently present. @native_rebels @yourweeklytouchup @theathleticclubandsocial @the_commons_muizenberg Presented by Akum Agency with support from the Goethe-Institut. Tickets 🎫 via linktree by @akumagency
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We’re all set and ready for the Mobiarts Tour! 🌍✨ After an amazing show last Friday at the Goethe-Institut in Nairobi, we’re officially on the move. 🇿🇦 NEXT STOP: SOUTH AFRICA! Two shows in Johannesburg and two more in Cape Town — and I can’t wait to share this music with you. I have the pleasure of being joined by incredible artist friends @iamsiwas @sky_dladla and many more ! Keep your eyes peeled! To all my friends in SA, come through! ❤️ Find all the show details via the link in bio. Tell a friend to tell a friend. 🇰🇪🇿🇦🎶 See you soon! #MobiartsTour #GoetheInstitut #Labdi #SouthAfrica #Johannesburg CapeTown AfricanMusic KenyanMusic AfricanCollaboration LiveMusic AfricanArtists by @akumagency
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@labdiofficial live in Jozi at @native_rebels on Saturday 10 October 2026 Labdi is a trailblazing Kenyan musician, cultural operator and brand innovator dedicated to elevating contemporary African identity. Operating at the intersection of culture, business, and community, she builds high-impact platforms that challenge traditional boundaries. As one of East Africa’s pioneering Orutu players, her sound fuses Ohangla, Taarab, and Benga with experimental folk and soul textures—ancient yet urgently present. A speaker, thought leader, and composer, Labdi champions sustainable cultural ecosystems and uncompromising creative narratives. Band: @bleee.t @vumalevin @mpumi9882 DJs: @iamsiwas @nativ_selct and @dj_zu Plus a @jaber.na.jewellery jewellery pop up. Presented by Akum Agency with support from the Goethe-Institut. Tickets via @quicket by @akumagency
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19 days ago
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A blessing it is to be able to share the same space as the GOAT's. Proudly presented to you by @akumagency, blessing the @joyofjazz_ with nothing but GREATNESS, THE BUSI MHLONGO TRIBUTE. taken in Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz by @akumagency
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19 days ago
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Joburg! @madalaandsibusile have cooked a special show with an ensemble of amazing musicians for @joyofjazz_ tomorrow night featuring: @madalakunene_47 🎸🎙️ @sibusilexaba 🎸🎙️ @makhenegontse 🪘 @daniel.stompieselibe 🪈 @fakazithewitness 🎙️ @khanyi_oktober 🎙️ @lu_yandusapho 🎙️ @lesedintsanemusic 🎺 @abrahammennen 🎷 @sibusisomndaweni (bass) Paki Peloeole 🥁 @iamsiwas 🤹🏻 Together, Madala Kunene and Sibusile Xaba form a beacon of authenticity—a rare fusion of tradition and innovation that speaks to the timeless and the now. Their collaboration is not just music; it’s a ritual, a conversation across generations, and a celebration of cultural continuity. Thank you @mizmantwa and the team for the invitation to join this amazing lineup. @akumagency @mushroomhour by @akumagency
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