This is a spectacular costumed production show that features the best of Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, Enrique, Gypsy Kings and other major acts.

Ricky Martin shot onto the World platform with his large debut hit “Cup Of Life” and since then he has churned out hit after hit making him the most current popular male Latin / pop artist in the world. 

Other hits by Ricky Martin include Labomba, Maria, Livin’ Lavida Loco, She Bangs, Shake Your Bon Bon, Corozanada and many more. As an overall package, Ricky Martin delivers fine vocals, good looks and great dance movements. 

AKINGA reproduces the songs of Ricky Martin, Gypsy Kings and the Latino / Pop sound with utmost authenticity. 

Originally from New Zealand, Akinga brings to the stage an awesome delivery of these artists with outstanding vocals and harmonies to a distinctive Latino sound. Their rendition of Gypsy Kings hits are superb, songs like Bombalayo, Ban Ban Maria, Jobijoba and Pidamila.  

Full of energy, Akinga are continuously moving and dancing during every performance showering a live radiation to their audience. They are five young good looking guys, extremely talented and totally dedicated to their music. At an average age of 23 years, they bring to the stage freshness in performance as, not only do they immediately capture their audience from the very first song, but they maintain audience interest throughout their entire show. It is a real treat to see all members of Akinga dancing and moving every second of their performance, and having a good time rubs of onto their audience. Their natural gift of musicianship as multi – instrumentalists often sees them swapping instruments during the show.  

Akinga capture that natural Spanish feel and also perform traditional Latin songs such as Quando Quando, Copacabana and Hot Hot Hot. This fine quality of authentic Spanish feel makes Akinga a unique band within Australia and sets them apart from any other band in the country giving them that special edge.  

As Akinga perform a wide range of music, they open up their performance with a mixed cover set of music to suit the audience after which they have a short bbreak and perform their Ricky Martin & Friends show set. Venues also have the option of Akinga doing a dance set after the major show at no additional cost.  

Akinga won the ACE AWARD for ‘The Best Danceband’ and have been nominated for 2002 MO AWARDS for the ‘Best Showband’.