Nigerian singer-songwriter, Wizkid has been announced as the headline act for the 2019 BBC Radio 1Xtra Live music event at the Arena Birmingham in Birmingham.
French Montana and UK’s Ms Banks would be performing. Other acts include Aitch, DaniLeigh, Headie One, Miraa May, Stylo G, and Lil Tecca.
Speaking, BBC 1Xtra’s DJ Target said “1Xtra Live is our flagship night where we really get to let our hair down and showcase some of the creams of artists we love and support on the network.
“This year we head to Birmingham, a city we’ve always had an amazing relationship with, and we bring another incredible line up with us, including French Montana, who’s gone from strength to strength since we last welcomed him as a surprise in 2017. His full set is going to go off.
“Aitch is undoubtedly next up when it comes to UK rap and he’s going to kill it; Ms Banks has had a fierce year too and is brilliant life.”
1Xtra’s Head of Programmes, Mark Strippel said Birmingham is a “beacon for rap and grime music in the UK”.
“It’s vital that we continue to reflect the scale and growth of the scene on 1Xtra.
“With some brilliant surprise acts already lined up to perform, it’s sure to be an unmissable night.”
The event would be broadcast live on BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 1 and BBC Asian Network from 7 pm on 5th October 2019.
(BBC)
