Arts and Entertainment

Afrobeats FEST 757 Music Concert with B.M. & Friends

February 21 2026

7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wilder Performing Arts Center of Norfolk state University 700 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 823-2061 Price: $10 & Up Early Bird Ends Feb. 14, then $15 & Up

***THIS CONCERT IS FOR AGES 6 & ABOVE.***

Bolia Matundu, professionally known as BM, is a Congolese-born, British singer-songwriter, producer, and performer whose kinetic blend of Ndombolo, Afropop, and contemporary pop has sparked global dance moments and millions of streams. Born in Kinshasa and raised in South London from age seven, BM first broke out in the UK co-founding DRT and releasing “Get Mad Now,” later featured in a Specsavers campaign.

Beyond records and stages, BM is the co-creator and music producer of the viral online dating show Pop the Balloon or Find Love, which he builds with his wife and host, Arlette Amuli – a natural extension of his mission to make culture that brings people together. Today, BM continues to craft high-energy records, direct visuals, and lead live experiences that turn stories into sound, and audiences into communities.

He is joined by Panamanian born VA Beach artist Nat; Ghanaian born Richmond based Afrobeats Gospel artist Rosey MusiQ; and Sierra Leonean born and Norfolk State University alum MDG. Enjoy electrifying performances from TACA’s Dance & Drumming Ensemble; ODU’s AfroSimbas; and VCU’s Les Fiyettes et Fils d’Afrique. Don’t miss it!

Come experience Afrobeats LIVE as Congolese born international Afrobeats star BM, known for such hits as Rosalina (Break Your Back) and Ye Le, is joined by Panamanian born VA Beach artist Nat; Ghanaian born Richmond based Afrobeats Gospel artist Rosey MusiQ; and Sierra Leonean born and Norfolk State University alum MDG. Enjoy electrifying dance performances from the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance Dance & Drumming Ensemble, ODU’s AfroSimbas, and VCU’s Les Fiyettes et Fils d’Afrique!

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