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Nneka w/ Black Spade

Nneka schedule update (2/13 at 1:45 p.m.): Nneka will be taking the stage at 10 p.m. Come early so you don’t miss it!

Born in Nigeria, Nneka relocated some 10,000 miles to Hamburg, Germany, at the age of nineteen to pursue a career in singing along side a degree in Anthropology. Having landed in the German port, the singer hooked up with DJ and Hip-Hop beatmaker DJ Farhot and ever since, their strong musical relationship has been the backbone of Nneka’s success. Her influences reflect her younger days in Nigeria as well as her time in the Western world. The distance she has travels shines through in her voice as does her diverse musical influences. She cites famous compatriot Fela Kuti and legend Bob Marley as well as contemporary rappers Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Mobb Deep and Lauryn Hill as key influences in her pursuit of musical recognition.

After finishing her debut EP “The Uncomfortable Truth” she toured Europe, commencing a long live schedule, performing to up to 6000 people at her later gigs, this young talent supported the likes of Femi Kuti, Seeed, Sean Paul and Gnarls Barkley. Performing all over Europe, from her adopted hometown of Hamburg to Holloway Prison in London.   Opening the show will be St. Louis’ own rapper, producer and all around nice guy Black Spade

Nneka Myspace

Black Spade Myspace

Doors at 8pm
Show at 10pm
$8 ADV / $10 at the door

PLEASE NOTE: Advance tickets are no longer available for Nneka as of 1 p.m. on 2/13. Please purchase your tickets at the door for $10, cash only.

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