The 2026 UK Tour – King Ayisoba & Kakatsitsi Master Drummers
More than just entertainment – a tour with culture, conscience, and community at its heart.
Between May and November 2026, Indigenous People present a major UK tour
bringing together two of Ghana’s most powerful musical forces: King Ayisoba and the Kakatsitsi Master Drummers.
King Ayisoba & the Fra-Fra Ensemble
King Ayisoba is the leading exponent of the kologo — a two-stringed West African banjo whose raw, resonant sound lies at the heart of his music. Rising from humble beginnings in Ghana’s North-East, he has built an international reputation for songs that are anti-corruption, pro-poor, conscious, and unafraid to speak truth to power.
His voice carries a clarity and righteousness that cuts through the noise of today’s world — a vital counterpoint in an age thick with alternative facts and disinformation.
Much of Ayisoba’s strength comes from his Fra-Fra heritage. His ensemble is an all-star group of Fra-Fra traditional musicians, singers, and dancers, whose artistry brings depth and power to his performances. Together, they create a sound that is both ancient and urgent — rooted in tradition but speaking directly to the present.
Kakatsitsi Master Drummers
Kakatsitsi are renowned globally for their infectious grooves and chants, blending tradition with innovation. With a long track record on the UK festival circuit, they’ve built a loyal following through high-energy performances and participatory workshops.
At their core is Injoly, the group’s spiritual leader, whose drumming style has shaped Kakatsitsi’s sound. His playing is groovy, funky, and humble rather than showy — a reflection of his cool character, for which he is rightly celebrated. While Injoly’s presence is central, Kakatsitsi’s strength lies in their collective spirit: a community of musicians working as one to create rhythm and energy greater than the sum of its parts.
One Vision, Two Pathways
Together, Ayisoba and Kakatsitsi will present their collaboration in two distinct forms:
- Acoustic sets — where Ayisoba’s kologo and voice are woven with Kakatsitsi’s deep rhythmic chants.
- Electro-indigenous fusion — traditional instruments meeting live electronics, creating a sound that bridges ancient roots with contemporary dancefloors.
More Than Music
The tour combines performance with participation, creating impact that reaches far beyond the stage:
- Participation & Inclusion – breaking down barriers between performer and audience. Rather than people simply consuming art, we invite them into the creative process itself — through workshops, collaborations, and the communal finales where everyone has a role to play.
- Health & Well-Being – using rhythm, song, and dance to build confidence, joy, and a sense of belonging.
- Ecology – reflecting the connections between culture and environment, echoing Indigenous People’s wider commitment to ecological responsibility.
Diversity – celebrating Ghanaian culture in authentic and contemporary forms, and underlining the importance of these messages at a time of growing xenophobia and division. - Truth to Power – amplifying Ayisoba’s clear, uncompromising voice, challenging corruption and injustice in an era of alternative facts and disinformation.
- Connection – forging lasting links between the UK and Ghana, between stage and community, between artists and audiences.
Partners
The tour will be delivered in collaboration with a network of UK festivals, venues, cultural organisations, local authorities, and educational institutions, ensuring reach and lasting impact.