Big Sur coastline at golden hour

AfriCali

Where Africa Meets California

Afrobeat consciousness. West Coast swagger. Born at Big Sur.

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"Every instrument is an equal storyteller."

Big Sur, California · Summer 2010

Founded in the summer of 2010 at the Nacarubi Festival in Big Sur, AfriCali was born from the collision of two worlds. South African-born MC Eyezon Soweto and keyboardist Nico Georis forged a sound that defies genre — Afrobeat consciousness, California street swagger, hip-hop, blues, and coastal-psych seasoning woven into organic, flowing musical episodes.

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Taught of a Culture
2017

Taught of a Culture

Tokyo Dawn Records

A full-length journey through Afrobeat consciousness and California soul — AfriCali's landmark debut album.

AfroLight Electro
2019

AfroLight Electro

AfriCali

Electronic textures meet Afrobeat roots — a psychedelic exploration of light, rhythm, and the Pacific coast.

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Follow along as we build something new — music, shows, collaborations, and community. This is a creative journey and you're invited.