Black Sherif to play Wireless Fest Middle East

Black Sherif. PHOTO | COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • The Middle East instalment, which will be held on Yas Island, the location of the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, will feature more than 13 live performances on multiple stages.

African artistes Black Sherif (Ghana) and Wegz (Egypt) have been confirmed to play at the first Wireless Festival Middle East, which will take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on March 11.

First held in 2005, Wireless Festival is one of Europe’s biggest celebrations of urban music and pop culture, and is traditionally held in London, UK. Past headliners have included Rihanna, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars, Stormzy, J. Cole, Tyler, the Creator, Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat.

The Middle East instalment, which will be held on Yas Island, the location of the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, will feature more than 13 live performances on multiple stages.