Amapiano X Afrobeats Party (London)

A dance party in London built around amapiano and Afrobeats, two genres of African-rooted popular music, staged at The Big Chill House in Kings Cross. Suited to dance music fans and groups of friends.

This outing is a party centred on amapiano and Afrobeats, two dance genres with distinct roots. Amapiano developed in South Africa and is driven by log drum basslines and loping, understated rhythms. Afrobeats draws on West African sounds, including highlife and juju, and is built on a percussive, danceable groove. Pairing the two makes for a programme of music designed for dancing rather than for listening from a seat.

The party takes place at The Big Chill House, a venue that mainly hosts concerts, with a focus on electronic music. That programming background suits an event where the music is the main draw, and the dance floor is the centre of the night.

It suits groups of friends, couples who enjoy African dance music, and visitors to London looking for a night out built around club-style rhythms. Several dates are offered across the year, so the outing can be planned around a visit to the capital.