Asili Dub — Roots Reggae & Dub Band from Nairobi, Kenya
Dub Music in Africa
Dub reggae music in Africa is a vibrant subgenre blending Jamaican bass-heavy remix culture with local roots, featuring major regional hubs like South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya. Asili Dub carries the Nairobi/Kenya chapter of this movement — fusing Swahili lyricism, taarab textures and East African rhythm with deep dub bass.
Asili Dub Upcoming Live Shows & Concerts
- June 14, 2026 — Asili Dub live at Geco Cafe Live Sessions, Nairobi, Kenya. Roots reggae and dub concert in Nairobi.
- July 2, 2026 — Asili Dub at Tamasha Beach Stage, Mombasa, Kenya. Coastal reggae and dub music event on the Kenyan coast.
- August 19, 2026 — Asili Dub at Sun & Sand Reggae Festival, Diani, Kenya. East Africa reggae festival performance.
- September 10, 2026 — Asili Dub at Nyege Nyege Festival, Kampala, Uganda. East African dub and reggae live show.
Reggae Music in Kenya
Reggae music in Kenya is a vibrant cultural force with deep roots dating back to the late 1970s, defined by icons like Mighty King Kong, the duo Necessary Noize (Wyre and Nazizi), and contemporary acts like Lavosti and Michael Bundi. Asili Dub continues this Kenyan reggae tradition from Nairobi, blending roots reggae, Swahili lyricism and dub bass with East African rhythm.
African Dub Music
African dub music is a subgenre of reggae and dub that blends heavy basslines, studio effects, and African-centered Rastafari or liberation themes, famously pioneered by producers like Joe Gibbs in the 1970s. Asili Dub carries this African dub tradition from Nairobi — heavy bass, deep studio dubwise effects and Swahili lyricism rooted in African consciousness.
African Reggae Music
African reggae is a powerful style of music. Key artists include Lucky Dube, Alpha Blondy, and Tiken Jah Fakoly. It mixes Jamaican beats with local African stories about freedom, peace, and daily life. Asili Dub continues this African reggae tradition from Nairobi, Kenya — fusing roots reggae, dub bass and Swahili lyricism with East African rhythm.