African Entertainment for Hire in Portlaoise

Browse 116 African entertainment options available in Portlaoise, Leinster, Ireland, from traditional drummers and dancers to contemporary African bands. With 204 reviews rating performers 5 out of 5, find authentic cultural entertainment for your event.

All 116 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Portlaoise. The nearest is based in Dublin, 48 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 204 reviews of African Entertainment
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Mr Melody1 and The Melody Crew

Mr Melody1 and The Melody Crew
5piece band member playing Afrofussion, repatoirs, Highlife and Juju
African Act

London

England, United Kingdom · 321 miles away

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Book from £1500 (GBP)

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The Love & Afrobeat Orchestra
Afrobeat, Amapiano cover band with popular Soul & R&B classics also
African Act

London

England, United Kingdom · 321 miles away

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Book from £4500 (GBP)

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Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso aka Mboka Liya plays modern music styles from Congo *100% African*
African Act

London

England, United Kingdom · 321 miles away

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Book from £650 (GBP)

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Emperor SeyePaul

Emperor SeyePaul
7 men band performing entertaining and energetic Afro-juju, highlife Music
African Act

Norwich

England, United Kingdom · 360 miles away

(5)

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Dreampress

Dreampress
Caribbean brassband
African Act

Rotterdam

South Holland, Netherlands · 501 miles away

No reviews yet Replies in ~2 hrs

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Shabaka Yg

Shabaka Yg
I am independent artist music is my life I’ll be in the music since I could talk
African Act

Almere Stad

Flevoland, Netherlands · 525 miles away

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MOABI Village (powered by Menoosha)

MOABI Village (powered by Menoosha)
Party & Gala band
African Act

Strasbourg

Grand Est, France · 723 miles away

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Book from €800 (EUR)

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Rizzaw The Nomad King/Rizzaw Beats/Mike R

Rizzaw The Nomad King/Rizzaw Beats/Mike R
Producer/Artist/Coach/Songwriter
African Act

Århus

Central Jutland, Denmark · 731 miles away

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OliveTreeDance

OliveTreeDance
Pumping Percussive Didgeridoo - party music - nature vibes to dance
African Act

Porto

Portugal · 823 miles away

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Book from €4000 (EUR)

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Dj attitude

Dj attitude
afrobeat,hip hop rnd, amampiano latino
African Act

Berlin

Germany · 863 miles away

(1)

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Nilo Azul

Nilo Azul
Fusion, Sudanese melodies bathed in Arabic ornamentation with Iberian sounds
African Act

Madrid

Spain · 888 miles away

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Book from €900 (EUR)

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Desray
Trio jazz band performing Jazz &Bossa Nova. Variety international, French.
African Act

Marseille

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France · 889 miles away

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Book from €1000 (EUR)

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Indie Gnawa

Indie Gnawa
We are a world music band, mixing African rhythms and western melodies
African Act

Barcelona

Catalonia, Spain · 917 miles away

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Book from €650 (EUR)

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Kiloko

Kiloko
Versatile Trio (voice guitar clarinete percussion) with afro-portugues flavour
African Act

Lisbon

Lisbon District, Portugal · 993 miles away

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Book from €750 (EUR)

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Alberto De Jesus

Alberto De Jesus
Cabo Verde and Angola music, also Fado
African Act

Corroios

Setúbal, Portugal · 998 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire African Entertainment in Portlaoise?

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Rates for African entertainment in Portlaoise currently range from about €80 to €3,250+, depending on the size and scope of the performance. Solo musicians and small groups typically offer more affordable options, while full dance troupes with elaborate costumes and multiple performers command higher fees. The average price of €600 reflects the professional quality and cultural authenticity these performers provide. Most acts offer flexible performance durations and can adapt their presentations to suit different venue sizes and audience types. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 1,069 enquiries for African Entertainment at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 29 October 2026.

Most requested for
Weddings
37% of enquiries, with birthday parties next at 16%
Typical first reply
Within two hours
72% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About seven weeks
37% enquire less than a month before the event
How far suppliers travel
About 30 miles
For the 68% based outside the event's town

Reviews of African Entertainment available in Portlaoise

5/5 from 204 reviews
Photo of DJ Teeface DJ Teeface "Great night for my daughter's 21st and the DJ music & karaoke made the night - Right DJ's were on time professional and had a great range of music for our mixed age group." Based in Dublin, Leinster (48 miles from Portlaoise) 21st March 2026 Bernadette Dowling - Birthday Party Photo of Gee Chambers Gee Chambers "Excellent. It was amazing, highly recommended. Great job , guest commented all night." Based in Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom (218 miles from Portlaoise) Laurance joseph - 50th Birthday Photo of Dgenerus Dgenerus "Anointed voice and truly uplifting music! This artist brings heartfelt worship and powerful messages through every song. Your performances inspire faith and joy, making them a blessing to the gospel music community." Based in Walsall, England, United Kingdom (224 miles from Portlaoise) Preye Photo of Saxy JMusic Saxy JMusic "Excellent professional service . Will definitely use him again" Based in Bristol, England, United Kingdom (227 miles from Portlaoise) Violet - 50th Birthday Celebration Photo of Kazz Khalif Kazz Khalif "Hosting Virgo Vibes at the new Queen Victoria last year was an absolute pleasure. Kazz and his team were incredibly professional, organized, and brought an amazing energy to the space. The event was a huge success, and the feedback from guests was overwhelmingly positive. It was clear that a lot of thought and passion went into every detail. We’re proud to have been part of such a standout experience, and we look forward to working with Kazz and his team again in the future. Roz ( The New Queen Victoria)" Based in Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom (283 miles from Portlaoise) 18th March 2026 Rosaline F - Pub Function Photo of Sax Angel Sax Angel "Brilliant. Dad loved it. Everyone said how impressed they were. Good interaction with everyone. Highly recommend!" Based in London, England, United Kingdom (321 miles from Portlaoise) 19th October 2026 Jade Walker - Dads 80th

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Frequently asked questions

The average cost of hiring African entertainment is €600, with prices from €80 to €3,250+. Pricing depends on the number of performers, the style of music and whether the act includes dancers or additional instruments such as djembe, kora or talking drum. African entertainment spans a wide range of traditions, so the type and scale of the performance are the main cost factors.

The African acts on Gig Heaven include a wide range of performers such as drum groups, dance troupes, Afrobeat bands, marimba players and traditional musicians from across the African continent. Many acts combine live music with dance and audience participation for a vibrant, high-energy experience.

Hiring African entertainment is popular for cultural celebrations, weddings, corporate team-building events, festivals, school workshops and community events. The high energy and interactive nature of many African performances makes them suitable for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Many African acts offer drumming workshops, dance classes or a combination of both as part of their booking. These interactive sessions work particularly well for corporate team-building days, school events and festivals. It is worth discussing workshop options with performers when making an enquiry.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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