Dare Balogun (NG)
Speaker
(Homecoming)
Dare Balogun is a Nigerian DJ, writer, and curator based in London. His practice explores the cultural memory and migration of African music, particularly Highlife, Juju, Soukous, and Makossa, and their echoes in contemporary sound. As the founder of Roots to Rhythm, he curates listening sessions, research projects, and archives that frame records as both history and possibility.
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Artist & Speaker Program
A Guided Listening through African Dance Music with Homecoming
Radio Radio 13:15 View EventDare Balogun (HOMECOMING) DJ / Producer / Lab 〰 Producer / ADE Lab / Live Performances
Afro House Production Masterclass: Techniques & History with Shimza & friends
WestWeelde 13:00 View EventShimza (Artist), AWEN (Artist), JAMIIE (Artist), Vanco (Artist), Dare Balogun (HOMECOMING) DJ / Producer / Global Scenes / Lab 〰 Producer / ADE Lab / Masterclasses
Meet the Professionals from Brazil, Africa and Middle East
Pulitzer Amsterdam 16:00 View EventAkinyemi Ayinoluwa (Managing Partner, Amelia Songs Limited), Tiwa Adegbuyi, Dare Balogun, Lucca Delanieze (Cofounder, BOMA), & more Opportunities / Networking / Meet the professionals / Focus Regions / ADE Pro / Networking events
Africa as the Past, Present and Future of Dance Music
Felix Meritis 16:00 View EventTunde Balogun (CEO & Co-Founder, LVRN), Grace Ladoja (Founder, Homecoming), Aniko (Artist), Dare Balogun (Homecoming), other speakers TBA Featured Highlights / Focus Regions / ADE Pro / Panels & Talks
Beyond the Hype: Building a Sustainable Narrative for African Electronic Music
Felix Meritis 14:30 View EventCarl Craig (Artist), Kitty Amor (Artist), Jackie Queens (Artist), Dare Balogun Responsibilities / Featured Highlights / Social Impact / Focus Regions / ADE Pro / Panels & Talks