As deadline for Africa Oyé traders' applications extended, market managers say 'surprise us' – The Guide Liverpool

With headliners Julian Marley and Les Amazones d’Afrique just announced, it’s easy to see why the city’s Africa Oyé festival is hailed not just as the UK’s largest free celebration of African music – but the best.

And it’s more than just the sounds that have earned it such glowing praise. Each year around 100 traders flock to Africa Oyé to sell food and goods, and offer workshops, to add to and enhance the African and Caribbean cultural experience festival goers love.

So as the deadline for traders to apply for a place this…