ZANZIBAR, Sept. 1 -- WHAT began as a wet and hesitant evening soon turned into an unforgettable celebration of

sound and spirit.

Day Two of the FuTopia Zanzibar Festival, held at the vibrant coastal setting of Fumba Town, defied the downpour and came alive with energy.

From just after 6:00pm until the final beat dropped at 4:00am, the stage became a conduit for power performances and deep connection between artists and audience, between rhythm and rain.

More interesting, time flashed from day to midnight to morning yet no one was heading home. Sleep was forgotten. Instead, feet found rhythm, and hearts beat to the pulse of live music. FuTopia Zanzibar Festival had reached its most electric moment and at its centre stood Bensoul flown ...