DJs Effygasm and Kwey create spaces that are rooted in sounds from across the African diaspora and built for connection. Off Wax is one of those spaces.

At every Off Wax, an artist takes the stage with a live band. This series offers them the chance to bring their music to life in a way that feels close—to revisit, reimagine, or reveal. Think: MTV Unplugged if it was softly lit, deeply Black, and carefully built for community. After the live band’s performance, Effy + Kwey close the night with a DJ set, keeping the energy warm, rooted, and in flow.

For this installment of Off Wax, audiences can expect a soulful, captivating live show by Le Rú: lush vocals, rhythmic energy, heartfelt storytelling, and moments that feel both powerful and personal. A Le Rú performance is an experience of confidence, culture, beauty, and connection.

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Le Rú is a Kenyan singer, songwriter, and creative director also known as the East African Princess. Rooted in Afro-jazz and inspired by soul, rhythm, and storytelling, she blends warm African influences with modern global textures. With rich vocals and a natural stage presence, Le Rú creates music that feels intimate, elevated, and deeply expressive. Le Rú has performed across the United States and East Africa, with highlights including The Cedar Cultural Center and Icehouse in Minneapolis, the Sultan Room in Brooklyn, Sofar Sounds New York, and festival stages in Kenya and Uganda.

Kwey is a Ghanaian American DJ and event curator based in Minneapolis. His sets reflect the soundscape of the African diaspora, blending everything from amapiano and gqom to batida, Afro house, and future beats.

Effygasm is a dynamic Minneapolis-based Kenyan DJ and video director. With a passion for rhythm and storytelling, Effygasm specializes in blending amapiano, jazz house, baile funk, and Afrobeats, creating sets that resonate with diverse audiences. Known for her unique sound and captivating visuals, Effygasm brings a fresh, engaging energy to every performance.