Ghana’s renowned music duo, R2Bees, is set to electrify the Twin Cities with their unique blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B at the eighth edition of the Shutdown All White Invasion Concert.
The event, scheduled for Friday, August 15, 2025, will take place at The Cabooze in downtown Minneapolis, promising an unforgettable night of music, culture and community.
Organised by Julian Asiedu, popularly known as Jagonzy, and the Shutdown Boys, this cultural staple in the Twin Cities has evolved into more than just a music concert.
It’s a celebration of African heritage, featuring fashion showcases, live performances and interactive cultural exhibitions that foster dialogue, appreciation and unity among diverse communities in Minnesota.
Comprising cousins Faisal Hakeem and Rashid Mugeez, R2Bees has been making waves in the African music scene with their infectious rhythms and hits like Slow Down, Kiss Your Hands, Tonight and Life.
With a career spanning over a decade, the duo has released several chart-topping albums, including Da Revolution I and Da Revolution II. Refuse to be Broke and as expected, revellers are in for a good time on the night.
Apart from the two, the Shutdown All White Invasion concert will feature an exciting lineup of local talent, including Foreignward, Rudeboy Solo, Nilo Boy, H Hardy, YOQB, Dat Boi and Tropical, among others.
The turntables will be spinning with a star-studded DJ lineup, featuring DJ Lyriks, DJ Eazy E, DJ Elmara, DJ Kuda, DJ Game, DJ Soundtainer, the dynamic duo DJ MKZ x DJ D-Waynne and the talented DJ Famous.
“The Shutdown All White Invasion Concert is a witness to the power of music and culture in bringing people together.
“With R2Bees headlining and a talented lineup of local artists and DJs, this event promises to be an unforgettable celebration of African culture, music and community,” the organisers said.
