This Friday, January 24, something exciting is happening as Oroko Radio is stepping into Bounce Radio’s turf. Bounce 89.1FM has always been the ultimate plug for what’s fresh, forward, and defining culture across Africa. So, it tracks that they’ve teamed up with a platform as equally cool and disruptive as Oroko Radio.

Based in Accra, Oroko Radio is a not-for-profit radio station that’s focused on uplifting African and Diasporic creatives. Home of Afro-electronic sound elements, house beats, and underground sounds, it exposes music  that push the envelope of what West African music can be. Even more, the platform is a community-driven storytelling hub that celebrates African culture and creativity. It accommodates 18 residents based in Lagos, including DJs, talk show hosts, and cultural curators.

This event will feature two prime-time slots on Bounce 89.1 FM. First up is the Drivetime Show (5 PM – 9 PM), hosted by Moni and KD, who’ll get the party started with their charm and witty banter. Then, the Nightcap Show ((9 PM – 1 AM) will keep the vibes going with hosts Faozy and Babbz.

As part of this takeover, Oroko’s Lagos resident DJs are stepping up. Here’s who you need to look out for:

Axara

Lagos DJ Axara (born Ugochi Silas) is known for her diverse sets, fusing house, Afrobeats, and R&B. She’s performed at venues like Insert Nights and Obi’s House, and also runs the “Dance Dance Dance” pop-up. Axara’s work extends to community management for CIIFA and the Music Business Academy for Africa.

Abiodun Oladokun

Abiodun Abiodun Oladokun is a man of many talents. By day, he’s a crypto research analyst and lawyer, but by night, he’s a sought-after DJ and founder of ILÉ IJÓ, a monthly house music rave that’s been making waves in Lagos and Ibadan. Oladokun’s impact extends beyond the dance floor, as he provides a platform for emerging DJs through ILÉ IJÓ’s ByUSB program. He’s a virtual resident DJ at Oroko Radio and resident at Redlightfashionroom and WeTalkSound.

FāëM

FāëM is a West African DJ/Producer duo composed of brothers Demi and Fapelo. Their music journey began as a therapeutic outlet, evolving into a passion-driven exploration of electronic music and African rhythms. FāëM’s sound is a fusion of African styles and electronic music, drawing inspiration from Afro rock, psychedelic rock, fuji music, and African Music Legends. 

The Hause

The Hause is a Lagos-based collective of musicians, DJs, and instrumentalists founded by MisterKay and Mark Adachi. This eclectic group marries house-inspired rhythms with buzzing high-life melodies, creating an experimental genre they call “Hause-Life”. The Haus is dedicated to crafting immersive experiences for audiences, demonstrating their modernized highlife sound through compelling live performances.

Don’t miss it; this is how you kick off the weekend right.