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Popcaan, Stefflon Don and Kojo Funds added to 1Xtra Live

BBC RADIO 1Xtra has announced three additional artists for this year’s 1Xtra Live line-up.

Hosted by the 1Xtra DJ family, the station’s flagship live music event will take place in London at the O2 Arena on Saturday, 22 September with performances from Popcaan, Steflon Don, Kojo Funds plus many more.

Speaking on the announcement, Popcaan said: “The UK holds a special place in my heart so can’t wait to perform for you guys all my UK fans look out for a very special performance.”

Stefflon Don commented: “So gassed to be performing at 1Xtra live at the O2 September 22nd - it’s gunna be hype.”

This year looks to be a big one for the Hurtin' Me hitmaker, as she recently announced the release date for her new mixtape Secure and her new track What You Want featuring US rapper Future.

The equally busy Kojo Funds is also set to hit the 1xtra stage. He said: “I’m excited to be playing at this year’s 1Xtra Live. The O2 is such a sick venue, can’t wait to perform there!”

See the full 1Xtra Live in 2018 line-up below:

· Chance The Rapper
· Chip
· Ella Mai
· Jorja Smith
· Kojo Funds
· MIST
· Mr Eazi
· Pusha T
· Popcaan
· Stefflon Don
· Yxng Bane

More names will be announced in the coming weeks.

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