Wiyaala is a brilliant and exhilarating talent who holds a special place in our hearts after her incredible performance as the star of an emotionally charged night at the SL last September. If you were there (or at her recent cameo at one of our fundraisers), you know what we mean. Even if not, we guarantee that by the end of her show, you’ll be feeling excited and inspired!

The award winning singer-songwriter from Funsi in the Upper West Region of Ghana, whose name means “the doer,” sings in Sissala, Waale, Dagaare and English. She cleverly blends language to create a unique Afro-folk sound whilst combining her vocals with guitar and calabash.

Raised in Funsi, she began performing at the age of five, guided by her mother, who was a choir singer. Wiyaala gained fame after winning Ghana's 2012 Vodafone Icons reality show. Her albums include ‘Wiyaala’ (2014), ‘Sissala Goddess’ (2018), ‘African Polyglot’ and her current set ‘Segerige,’ released last summer.

An advocate for children's rights and female empowerment, she’s worked with UNICEF Ghana, often addressing exploitation through her lyrics. Wiyaala designs her stunning stage outfits to honour northern Ghana’s traditions and has built an Arts Centre, radio station, guest house and restaurant in Funsi. In 2024, she was included in the BBC's 100 Women's list of inspiring and influential women.

Now you see what an extraordinary woman she is! Don’t miss this very special show in which Wiyaala will perform two sets with her guitarist Miha Petric. The heart of Ghana comes to Sutton High Street - or as she would put it, #Roarrr!!

Savannah Folk - Songs & Stories from Northern Ghana. Experience an intimate evening of African folk and storytelling with Wiyaala, Ghana’s celebrated “Lioness of Africa,” and Miha Petric, a Slovenian guitarist whose classical finesse meets jazz‑fusion creativity. Together they weave heartfelt songs, rhythmic percussion, and warm interactive humour into a vibrant acoustic performance that connects cultures and generations.

African Music Concert in the Amphitheatre

Band: Wiyaala – vocal, Miha Petric – guitar, Nejc Škofic – keyboards, Jošt Lampret – bass guitar, Žiga Kožar – drums

Wiyaala is considered the most influential African singer of the younger generation, a member of the Grammy Academy and a star of the world. In December 2024, the BBC ranked her on the list of the 100 most influential women in the world. Her work connects West African traditional music and contemporary afropop music. Her concerts are characterized by an infectious positive life energy, which always impresses the audience and fills the audience with love. Her recognizable sign is the colorful and artfully decorated costumes she creates herself.

Wiyaala is a multi-award winning musician from Funsi in northwestern Ghana and is one

The biggest stars of the African music scene. Her creation connects West African

traditional music and contemporary afro-pop music.

Her concerts are characterized by an infectious positive life energy, which always impresses the audience and fills the audience with love. In 2014, she was the first Ghanaian musician to record and release music in the language of sissal.

Wiyaala built an art center, a guest house and a restaurant in her village. It is organized there

festivals and events that connect her community and encourage village children to create,

to strengthen self-confidence.

In 2022, she was admitted to members of the GRAMMY Academy. She has appeared at numerous festivals in Europe. On the tour of Europe in 2019, which she started in Ljubljana, Wiyaala connected with some of the best musicians of the Slovenian music scene. Together, they designed the YagaYaga project, which is based on African-American fusion music and gave its music a new dimension.

Under the name Wiyaala and YagaYaga band, they have performed at numerous festivals throughout Europe, including Slovenia.



Wiyaala – vocal, percussion,

Miha Petric – electric guitar,

Nejc Škofic – keyboards, vocals,

Jošt Lampret – bass guitar,

Žiga Kožar – drums.

Star of the African music scene with an Afro-Slovenian fusion project

Wiyaala is a multi-award winning musician from Funsi in northwestern Ghana and is one of the biggest stars of the African music scene. Her music combines West African traditional music and contemporary Afro-pop music, sometimes drawing comparisons to Osibisa and Angelique Kidjo. Wiyaala has received awards from WOMAD UK, the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the African Union, has been a member of the GRAMMY Academy since 2022, and has built an arts center, guesthouse and restaurant in her village.
On a 2019 European tour, Wiyaala connected with some of the best musicians on the Slovenian music scene. Together, they formed the YagaYaga project, which is based on Afro-American fusion music.

Wiyaala – vocals
Miha Petric – guitar
Nejc Škofic – keyboard
Jošt Lampret – bass
Žiga Kožar – drums

An explosive mix of African rhythm, rock and inspiring charisma.

Wiyaala, the “Lion of Africa”, a star of the African music scene and one of the 100 most inspiring women chosen by the BBC with its raw power, positive energy and recognizable voice connects the worlds. Her music draws on Ghanaian folk traditions and intertwines them with afro-pop and rock with the boldness of the pop-cultural icon. With the band The Yaga Yagas, formed by top Slovenian musicians, it presents one of its new chapters. Their collaboration began in 2019, sparked again after the pandemic, culminating in performances at some of the world’s prestigious venues, where they presented their Segerige album, filmed during a tour in Ghana. Their music is an explosion of rhythms, harmonies and dance – the embodiment of love, courage and community. The live performance of Wiyaale & The Yaga Yagas surpasses genre tags and becomes a feast of body and spirit that is not to be missed.

WHEN: Thursday @ 21:30
WHERE: Karavla Breginj
Main stage
Star of the African music scene with an afro-american fusion project

Wiyaala is a multi-award winning musician from Funsi in northwestern Ghana and is one of the biggest stars of the African music scene. Her music combines West African traditional music and contemporary Afro-pop music, sometimes drawing comparisons to Osibisa and Angelique Kidjo. Wiyaala has received awards from WOMAD UK, the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the African Union, has been a member of the GRAMMY Academy since 2022, and has built an arts center, guesthouse and restaurant in her village.
On a 2019 European tour, Wiyaala connected with some of the best musicians on the Slovenian music scene. Together, they formed the YagaYaga project, which is based on Afro-American fusion music.

Wiyaala – vocals
Miha Petric – guitar
Nejc Škofic – keyboard
Jošt Lampret – bass
Žiga Kožar – drums

Wiyaala is an award-winning Ghanaian singer and songwriter, regarded as one of the most powerful and charismatic live performers on the African continent. Her music blends the folk traditions of northern Ghana with contemporary Afro-pop sounds, creating a personal and instantly recognisable style. Originally from Funsi in the Upper West Region, she sings in Sissala, Waala and English, while maintaining a strong connection to her cultural roots.

Her stage presence is intense and theatrical: energetic performances, athletic movement and a bold, androgynous visual style, often defined by costumes she designs herself, which reinforce her unique artistic identity. Her performances are high-impact visual and emotional experiences, capable of engaging international audiences across Africa, Europe and beyond.

The performance reaches even greater heights with the addition of the spectacular Wiyaala—famously known as “The Lioness of Africa.” A powerhouse singer and dancer, Wiyaala seamlessly fuses Ghanaian folk songs and Afropop with an infectious, high-energy stage presence. (Her recent collaboration with the Slovenian group The YagaYagas even led to the acclaimed joint album Segerige and a triumphant tour across Ghana!) Bass grooves, flamenco passion, African rhythms, and unstoppable dance energy—prepare for an unforgettable evening where the world comes together in a single, spectacular explosion of sound and movement.

Wiyaala is a brilliant and exhilarating talent who holds a special place in our hearts after her incredible performance as the star of an emotionally charged night at the SL last September. If you were there (or at her recent cameo at one of our fundraisers), you know what we mean. Even if not, we guarantee that by the end of her show, you’ll be feeling excited and inspired!

The award winning singer-songwriter from Funsi in the Upper West Region of Ghana, whose name means “the doer,” sings in Sissala, Waale, Dagaare and English. She cleverly blends language to create a unique Afro-folk sound whilst combining her vocals with guitar and calabash.

Raised in Funsi, she began performing at the age of five, guided by her mother, who was a choir singer. Wiyaala gained fame after winning Ghana's 2012 Vodafone Icons reality show. Her albums include ‘Wiyaala’ (2014), ‘Sissala Goddess’ (2018), ‘African Polyglot’ and her current set ‘Segerige,’ released last summer.

An advocate for children's rights and female empowerment, she’s worked with UNICEF Ghana, often addressing exploitation through her lyrics. Wiyaala designs her stunning stage outfits to honour northern Ghana’s traditions and has built an Arts Centre, radio station, guest house and restaurant in Funsi. In 2024, she was included in the BBC's 100 Women's list of inspiring and influential women.

Now you see what an extraordinary woman she is! Don’t miss this very special show in which Wiyaala will perform two sets with her guitarist Miha Petric. The heart of Ghana comes to Sutton High Street - or as she would put it, #Roarrr!!

Savannah Folk - Songs & Stories from Northern Ghana. Experience an intimate evening of African folk and storytelling with Wiyaala, Ghana’s celebrated “Lioness of Africa,” and Miha Petric, a Slovenian guitarist whose classical finesse meets jazz‑fusion creativity. Together they weave heartfelt songs, rhythmic percussion, and warm interactive humour into a vibrant acoustic performance that connects cultures and generations.

African Music Concert in the Amphitheatre

Band: Wiyaala – vocal, Miha Petric – guitar, Nejc Škofic – keyboards, Jošt Lampret – bass guitar, Žiga Kožar – drums

Wiyaala is considered the most influential African singer of the younger generation, a member of the Grammy Academy and a star of the world. In December 2024, the BBC ranked her on the list of the 100 most influential women in the world. Her work connects West African traditional music and contemporary afropop music. Her concerts are characterized by an infectious positive life energy, which always impresses the audience and fills the audience with love. Her recognizable sign is the colorful and artfully decorated costumes she creates herself.

Wiyaala is a multi-award winning musician from Funsi in northwestern Ghana and is one

The biggest stars of the African music scene. Her creation connects West African

traditional music and contemporary afro-pop music.

Her concerts are characterized by an infectious positive life energy, which always impresses the audience and fills the audience with love. In 2014, she was the first Ghanaian musician to record and release music in the language of sissal.

Wiyaala built an art center, a guest house and a restaurant in her village. It is organized there

festivals and events that connect her community and encourage village children to create,

to strengthen self-confidence.

In 2022, she was admitted to members of the GRAMMY Academy. She has appeared at numerous festivals in Europe. On the tour of Europe in 2019, which she started in Ljubljana, Wiyaala connected with some of the best musicians of the Slovenian music scene. Together, they designed the YagaYaga project, which is based on African-American fusion music and gave its music a new dimension.

Under the name Wiyaala and YagaYaga band, they have performed at numerous festivals throughout Europe, including Slovenia.



Wiyaala – vocal, percussion,

Miha Petric – electric guitar,

Nejc Škofic – keyboards, vocals,

Jošt Lampret – bass guitar,

Žiga Kožar – drums.

Star of the African music scene with an Afro-Slovenian fusion project

Wiyaala is a multi-award winning musician from Funsi in northwestern Ghana and is one of the biggest stars of the African music scene. Her music combines West African traditional music and contemporary Afro-pop music, sometimes drawing comparisons to Osibisa and Angelique Kidjo. Wiyaala has received awards from WOMAD UK, the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the African Union, has been a member of the GRAMMY Academy since 2022, and has built an arts center, guesthouse and restaurant in her village.
On a 2019 European tour, Wiyaala connected with some of the best musicians on the Slovenian music scene. Together, they formed the YagaYaga project, which is based on Afro-American fusion music.

Wiyaala – vocals
Miha Petric – guitar
Nejc Škofic – keyboard
Jošt Lampret – bass
Žiga Kožar – drums

An explosive mix of African rhythm, rock and inspiring charisma.

Wiyaala, the “Lion of Africa”, a star of the African music scene and one of the 100 most inspiring women chosen by the BBC with its raw power, positive energy and recognizable voice connects the worlds. Her music draws on Ghanaian folk traditions and intertwines them with afro-pop and rock with the boldness of the pop-cultural icon. With the band The Yaga Yagas, formed by top Slovenian musicians, it presents one of its new chapters. Their collaboration began in 2019, sparked again after the pandemic, culminating in performances at some of the world’s prestigious venues, where they presented their Segerige album, filmed during a tour in Ghana. Their music is an explosion of rhythms, harmonies and dance – the embodiment of love, courage and community. The live performance of Wiyaale & The Yaga Yagas surpasses genre tags and becomes a feast of body and spirit that is not to be missed.

WHEN: Thursday @ 21:30
WHERE: Karavla Breginj
Main stage
Star of the African music scene with an afro-american fusion project

Wiyaala is a multi-award winning musician from Funsi in northwestern Ghana and is one of the biggest stars of the African music scene. Her music combines West African traditional music and contemporary Afro-pop music, sometimes drawing comparisons to Osibisa and Angelique Kidjo. Wiyaala has received awards from WOMAD UK, the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the African Union, has been a member of the GRAMMY Academy since 2022, and has built an arts center, guesthouse and restaurant in her village.
On a 2019 European tour, Wiyaala connected with some of the best musicians on the Slovenian music scene. Together, they formed the YagaYaga project, which is based on Afro-American fusion music.

Wiyaala – vocals
Miha Petric – guitar
Nejc Škofic – keyboard
Jošt Lampret – bass
Žiga Kožar – drums

Wiyaala is an award-winning Ghanaian singer and songwriter, regarded as one of the most powerful and charismatic live performers on the African continent. Her music blends the folk traditions of northern Ghana with contemporary Afro-pop sounds, creating a personal and instantly recognisable style. Originally from Funsi in the Upper West Region, she sings in Sissala, Waala and English, while maintaining a strong connection to her cultural roots.

Her stage presence is intense and theatrical: energetic performances, athletic movement and a bold, androgynous visual style, often defined by costumes she designs herself, which reinforce her unique artistic identity. Her performances are high-impact visual and emotional experiences, capable of engaging international audiences across Africa, Europe and beyond.

The performance reaches even greater heights with the addition of the spectacular Wiyaala—famously known as “The Lioness of Africa.” A powerhouse singer and dancer, Wiyaala seamlessly fuses Ghanaian folk songs and Afropop with an infectious, high-energy stage presence. (Her recent collaboration with the Slovenian group The YagaYagas even led to the acclaimed joint album Segerige and a triumphant tour across Ghana!) Bass grooves, flamenco passion, African rhythms, and unstoppable dance energy—prepare for an unforgettable evening where the world comes together in a single, spectacular explosion of sound and movement.