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AFROTIDES

The Awujo Experience

Awujo Beach Pool Island Stay

02 January 2027Banana Island

Come for the day. Stay for the experience. Afro Tides begins with the boat journey from Kent and gives you two ways to experience Banana Island: return after the January 2 celebration, or stay overnight for the January 3 Mano River Island Quest.

Afro Tides event artwork with the mascot and Banana Island imagery

The experience

The journey is part of the celebration.

Illustrated Afro Tides beach and pool celebration at sunset

Afro Tides brings together music, food, culture, beach, pool and island escape in one premium, limited-capacity destination experience.

  1. 01
    Kent check-inTickets, manifests and wristbands
  2. 02
    Boat transferThe opening act of the escape
  3. 03
    Awujo island energyMusic, shared food, beach and pool
  4. 04
    Choose your finaleSame-night return or overnight Island Stay

Two ways to experience Awujo

Come for the day. Stay for the experience.

One arrival. Two ways to make Afro Tides yours.

Day Experience

02 January

Awujo beach + pool day party with music, food, culture and island energy.

  • Round-trip boat transfer from Kent
  • Event admission
  • Beach + pool access
  • Choose from General Admission, Awujo or VIP
  • Same-night return to Kent
Choose a day ticket

Island Stay Experience

02–03 January

Everything in Awujo, then the island continues into an exclusive January 3 cultural experience in collaboration with Mano River Week.

  • Awujo admission + boat transfers
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Mano River Island Quest
  • Lunch / island chill
  • January 3 return to Kent
Limited capacity · Price to be announced

Awujo

More than a meal.
It is the gathering.

Awujo expresses the spirit of people coming together to celebrate, eat, dance, connect and enjoy life as a community.

In collaboration with Mano River Week

When the party ends, the island continues.

Island Stay guests wake up on Banana Island to breakfast, relaxed island time and an exclusive cultural scavenger hunt inspired by the shared identity of the Mano River region.

DiscoverRegional culture & stories
PlayIsland clues & team challenges
TasteFood-inspired experiences
ConnectSierra Leone · Liberia · Guinea · Côte d’Ivoire

The morning after

January 3, clearly planned.

Exclusive to Island Stay guests.

  1. Wake-up & breakfast
  2. Quest briefing
  3. Mano River Island Quest begins
  4. Prizes + group photo
  5. Lunch / beach / pool
  6. Boat transfers to Kent

The story behind the Afro Tides mascot

The complete Afro Tides mascot beside the story of its inspiration from Bai Bureh

Day experience tickets

Choose your Awujo experience.

Advance booking only. Limited availability. Island Stay pricing will open separately once confirmed.

VIP Island Experience

Price coming soonPremium access + Awujo + VIP amenitiesVIP updates

Island Stay Experience

Price coming soon02–03 January · overnight + Mano River Island QuestRegister interest

Island Stay

Want to continue into January 3?

The Island Stay package will include Awujo admission, boat transfers, accommodation, breakfast, the Mano River Island Quest, lunch and the January 3 return. Capacity is limited and pricing is being finalized.

See Island Stay details

VIP Island Experience

Afro Tides Table Packages

Your premium group experience within VIP Island. Every package includes event entry and round-trip boat transfer from Kent for the stated number of guests. Pay securely online through AfriMoney, Visa or Mastercard when available, or use WhatsApp for questions and booking support.

Awujo Table4 guestsNLe 8,000
  • Event entry for 4 guests
  • Round-trip boat transfer from Kent for 4 guests
  • 1 premium bottle
  • 1 wine or prosecco
  • 6 mixers
  • Reserved table seating
Online booking setupMore info / WhatsApp
Island Table6 guestsNLe 12,000
  • Event entry for 6 guests
  • Round-trip boat transfer from Kent for 6 guests
  • 1 premium bottle
  • 1 standard bottle
  • 1 wine or prosecco
  • 8 mixers
  • Reserved premium table seating
Online booking setupMore info / WhatsApp
Sunset Table8 guestsNLe 16,500
  • Event entry for 8 guests
  • Round-trip boat transfer from Kent for 8 guests
  • 2 premium bottles
  • 1 standard bottle
  • 1 wine or prosecco
  • 10 mixers
  • Reserved front-section seating
  • Dedicated table host support
Online booking setupMore info / WhatsApp
Bai Bureh VIP Cabana10 guestsNLe 30,000
  • VIP event entry for 10 guests
  • Round-trip boat transfer from Kent for 10 guests
  • 2 premium bottles
  • 2 standard bottles
  • 2 wines or prosecco
  • 12 mixers
  • Private or semi-private VIP cabana
  • Dedicated service
  • Food platter
Online booking setupMore info / WhatsApp

Bottle guide

Choose your pour.

Standard bottles

Jameson · Baileys · Campari · Absolut Vodka · Tequila

Premium bottles

Hennessy VS · Chivas Regal 12 · Grey Goose · Moët · Johnnie Walker Black Label

Bottle selections are subject to availability. Comparable substitutions may be offered where necessary.

Partners & sponsors

The people helping make the island experience possible.

Afro Tides works with partners whose roles improve how guests connect, pay, travel and experience the event.

Cultural Experience Collaborator

Mano River Week

Collaborating on the January 3 Mano River Island Quest—an interactive cultural experience for Island Stay guests.

CultureIsland QuestJanuary 3

Online Payment Technology Partner

Monime

Powering secure Afro Tides online checkout with supported payment options including AfriMoney, Visa and Mastercard.

AfriMoneyVisaMastercardSecure checkout

Partner recognition reflects the current agreed or operational role of each organisation. Additional partners will be added as agreements are finalized.

Illustrated Awujo Market with seven curated island vendors

Awujo Market

Seven brands.
One curated island market.

Discover a focused mix of food, drinks, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, art and experience brands—all selected to complement the day.

Vendor information and application

Before you go

Your island experience, clearly planned.

Main event
02 January 2027
Island Stay
Optional overnight through 03 January 2027
Destination
Banana Island
Departure
Kent
Transport
Scheduled boat transfers based on your package
Island Stay
Limited capacity; accommodation required
Dress direction
Afro-resort, swimwear and island chic
Afro Tides mascot

Your Awujo. Your way.

Come for the day. Or stay for what happens next.

Secure your January 2 ticket now. Island Stay details and pricing will be released separately for guests who want to continue into January 3.

Buy Day Tickets