Ozi Ozaa - Yaw Asumadu and 11 Piece Afrofunk/Highlife Band

We have packed gigs around NZ far and have had a joyous time singing , dancing and sweating together with our spicy irrepressible grooves . Make sure you can come and celebrate Ubuntu with us- Buy your tickets right now for you and your friends if you don't want to miss out.

"A joyful and jaw dropping fusion of afro-grooves and jazz that hits you like a burst of sonic sunshine" - Phil Jackson, BBC specialist music presenter describing ghanaian multi-instrumentalist Yaw Asumadu, who is a master drummer, composer, african flautist, bass guitarist and xylophone player.

In 2018 yaw moved to NZ, and has formed the new band Ozi Ozaa to introduce his High-life and Afro-funk music to Kiwi audiences.

Ozi Ozaa brings together 10 NZ funk & jazz musicians with traditional african rhythms - members from bands like Tahuna Breaks, The Yoots, Twinset, The Scribes of Ra, Ijebu Pleasure Club, Home Brew and others.

We are also gearting up for playing at Cuba Dupa and the Tauranga Jazz Festival Hurricane Party this year so tell your friends in Wellington and Tauranga!!