Having someone talking behind you at the cinema has to be one of the most annoying things that can happen on a night out and the perfect reason for buying a home cinema system. They could be talking on the phone, explaining the story or eating in a manner that replicates the sound of footsteps on a gravel path, regardless, it's annoying!

A girl behind me rests her hand on my shoulder to avoid falling and screams repeatedly "I love you Habibs!", but this in no way annoys me. Instead I smile and continue to enjoy the excellent group of musicians that make up 'Acoustic Africa' at the Selam Africa Festival on Friday 5 November.

The girl screaming behind me is just part of the atmosphere, and the kind of expression that makes seeing these type of live events even more special. The couple stood beside me however, are less impressed by her outbursts and make their way to another part of the crowded and extremely warm Södra theatre. Perhaps a new home sound system was added to their Saturday shopping list!

Acoustic Africa features Malian superstar, Habib Koité, with best-selling Zimbabwean, recording artist Oliver Mtukudzi and Malian guitarist/composer, Afel Bocoum. Together their songs portray the evolution of traditional Malian society. Acoustic Africa is a perfect name because all instruments are given space and clarity best described as folk music mixed with vibrant African sounds. They perform an engaging set which surely satisfied all African music lovers, just simply delightful.

When Habib told the audience that Mali men could have six wives the Swedish audience booed and hissed in disgust except for one lonely sound of 'weeeee' (which might have come from yours truly...). he also looked a little shocked by the crowds response, maybe because in other parts of the world a few laughs might have been heard instead. However it didn't matter as this was an evening of musical harmony and he explained that the songs were a blend from the east to west of Africa, different yet so similar.

Morality and relationships would be a theme Muthoni Ndonga from Nairobi, the drummer Queen, would continue in her performance. Her monologues between songs were mainly based on subjects on men, women and love as presented in her excellently crafted songs of social commentary (remember when hip-hop used to do that?).

With a far more soulful sound than I had presumed the creative Muthoni was simply superb and with the swedish media queuing for interviews she is definitely putting Nairobi on the mainstream musical map.