You got a guy for tickets

Janka Nabay and the Bubu Gang Tickets

Follow Janka Nabay and the Bubu Gang tour dates and be first in line when new tickets drop - all backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee.

100% Buyer Guarantee Secure checkout (312) 644-6446

On the schedule

Janka Nabay and the Bubu Gang Tour Dates & Tickets

Loading current ticket availability

Inside the performance

Sound, stage & company

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Welcome to the official page for Janka Nabay and the Bubu Gang, a cornerstone of contemporary Sierra Leonean music. From their groundbreaking Bubu King EP, the first international U.S. release of Bubu music, to the acclaimed En Yay Sah and Build Music albums, Janka Nabay and the Bubu Gang helped bring West African rhythms and indie sensibilities to a global audience. Though Janka Nabay tragically passed away on April 2, 2018, his musical legacy continues to inspire fans and fellow artists. Below you’ll find a detailed biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour information for fans and venues alike. We’ve got you—secure your seats for his enduring influence and live performances with ease.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Biography and music details are compiled to help venues and fans plan ahead. For more on Janka Nabay’s life and impact, follow official channels and Luaka Bop’s releases. If you’re looking to stay connected, check the artist’s social profiles and the Luaka Bop site for updates and archival materials.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Janka Nabay and the Bubu Gang

  • Bubu King EP released in 2010 (True Panther Sounds) — first international US release of bubu music.
  • En Yay Sah (Luaka Bop) released in 2012; widely praised by Pitchfork, NPR, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe.
  • Build Music (Luaka Bop) released in 2017; NPR and Pitchfork covered the album; European tour documented in 2017.
  • Nabay tragically died on April 2, 2018; Luaka Bop published a detailed obituary with touring notes and legacy remarks.
  • In 2012 NPR named En Yay Sah among Best of 2012; album received strong press across major outlets.
  • Stop Jealous (from Build Music) charted on iTunes, reaching #73 on the iTunes chart on May 18, 2025 (as tracked by Top Charts).

The records

Janka Nabay and the Bubu Gang Discography

  • Build Music
    2017 · Luaka Bop
  • En Yay Sah
    2012 · Luaka Bop

The hits

Top Janka Nabay and the Bubu Gang Songs

  • Stop Jealous
    2017 · #73 on iTunes (May 18, 2025)
  • Santa Monica
    2017 · N/A
  • Feba
    2012 · N/A

Biography and music details are compiled to help venues and fans plan ahead. For more on Janka Nabay’s life and impact, follow official channels and Luaka Bop’s releases. If you’re looking to stay connected, check the artist’s social profiles and the Luaka Bop site for updates and archival materials.

Pick your night

Browse Concert Tickets

100% GuaranteeSee refund conditions
Secure CheckoutEncrypted & protected
Invalid-Entry ProtectionVenue letter required
Since 199331+ years in Chicago