NKRUMAH Breaks New Ground in Europe

Toronto-born reggae artist NKRUMAH is winning over audiences across Europe with his dynamic stage presence and soul-stirring conscious reggae on his debut European tour. Accompanied by the Canadian Roots Syndicate—which includes Marky Lyrical from Montreal and Selector Guillaume Stepping from Sutton, Quebec—the group kicked off their month-long journey with a standout performance at the Dub Station Festival in Marseille, France.

The tour has already taken them through some of the continent’s most respected dub and reggae gatherings, including Dub Camp in Nantes and Villette in Dub at Péniche Cinéma in Paris on July 8, where they shared the bill with @neboty_roots_corner.

Next up, the crew is set to perform at one of Europe’s most iconic music events, Dour Festival in Belgium, on Friday, July 18—marking another significant milestone in NKRUMAH’s blossoming international journey.

“Europe has been showing real love,” said NKRUMAH. “We’ve been doing some great recording sessions since we arrived here. Thank you Simon Nyabinghi Ozenne for the opportunity… He didn’t just produce it—we created something powerful together. Can’t wait for people to hear it.”

In addition to thrilling audiences on stage, NKRUMAH has been busy in the studio laying down dubplates and recording new tracks expected to drop later this year. He also expressed gratitude to Feston Natural Ness for engineering the sessions. “Great studio. Great sound. One Love,” he added.

With nearly 30 years in the reggae scene, NKRUMAH’s commitment to the music is unwavering. He wrote his first verse at the age of 14 while sitting in a classroom in Toronto. That verse, shared with two classmates, sparked a fire that has since turned into a lifelong mission.

In 2023, his contributions to the genre were formally recognized with the “Excellence in Reggae Music Consciousness” award—further solidifying his place as a torchbearer of modern roots reggae.

As the European tour gains momentum, NKRUMAH’s journey stands as a testament to the power of perseverance, passion, and purpose. With more cities on the horizon and new music on the way, it’s clear that this artist from Toronto is just getting started.