Akala

This all-encompassing scrutiny is clear from the get-go of his sold-out show, with an introductory video in which he criticises western television for its propagation of negative images of black people over the course of history.

The EP ‘chapters’ form a basic skeleton for tonight’s setlist and the graphic novel art features heavily in the stage video projections, but otherwise tonight is a fairly conventional gig – though still a very good one.

It’s been ten years since Akala broke through with his acclaimed album ‘It’s Not A Rumour’, and five albums later he’s back in Brighton on a celebratory lap, supporting a carefully crafted ‘Ten Years Of Akala’ triple vinyl compilation. Suffice to say, the rapper bought a full repertoire to the sold out venue.

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Preaching peace in a time of war and love in a time of hate the last gig of Akala’s Knowledge Is Power 2 tour was at Cardiff’s Clwb Ifor Bach.

First of all we were treated to a total of three excellent support acts –Turna Phrase Jugga Note and Mic Righteous – before a set from the man himself which was over an hour in length.

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