
As a result of this eclectic style Akala’s appeal extends far beyond the narrow hip hop scene into a far wider musical sphere. This is nowhere better evidenced than on stage where Akala and renowned drummer Cassell The Beatmaker have developed a reputation for stellar live performances. Over the last few years they have supported artists such as Christina Aguilera, JayZ, Richard Ashcroft, DJ Shadow and Siouxsie Sue on their U.K. tours, headlined three full U.K. tours, made numerous festival appearances including Glastonbury, O2 Wireless and The V Festival and played at venues throughout Europe and at 2008’s SXSW. They were also invited by the British Council to promote British culture abroad and performed a series of concerts in Nigeria and in Vietnam where they were the first ever hiphop act to perform live.The British third seeds overcame Russians Alexander Nikolaenko and Valeria Sorokina 2117 2118.
