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Afro Global Rhythms Meet Culture, Community, & Nightlife.

Afrobeats. Amapiano. Dancehall. Afro House. Reggae. The sounds that move our community — finally with a home on the air.
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The Sound.

Live.

A soulful fusion of music, stories, and moments that unite Chicago and beyond. At NoLaces Radio, we don't just play sounds, we build bridges.

Join us, feel the pulse, and be part of a movement where every beat is a connection, every voice a celebration, and every night an experience.

Tune in. Turn up. Together, we rise.
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DJ / Hosts

Actiiv Ade.

The Architect.

Ade Awolola has been moving rooms since 2019. Born in Nigeria, built in Chicago, his sets draw from Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip Hop, R&B, Dancehall, and everything in between, because no genre gets left behind. That's always been the NoLaces philosophy.

What started behind the decks at Chicago events has grown into something bigger: a cultural platform, a radio station, and a community built on the belief that music is how we find each other.

Ade Awolola

FOUNDER · DJ · CURATOR

"When Ade plays, the room doesn't just dance, it connects."

ON AIR

Show Schedule.

Coming Soon.

WEEKLY · NIGHT SHOW

Late Night Frequency

When the city slows down, the music turns up. Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Afro House after dark. unfiltered, uninterrupted.

Afrobeats · Amapiano · Afro House


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MONTHLY · MIX SHOW

Speakeasy Sessions

A monthly mix show built for dimly lit rooms. Deep, sensual, underground sounds for those who know how to listen.

Deep House · Underground · R&B


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WEEKLY · SUNDAY

Sunday Reset

The antidote to the week ahead. Reggae, Afro House, and slow-burning rhythms to carry you into Monday, grounded.

Reggae · Afro House · Dancehall


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OFF AIR · LIVE EXPERIENCE

The Station Leaves the Room.

NoLaces Radio doesn't stay behind a screen. We curate live cultural experiences, intimate rooms where the music, the people, and the moment become one.

NEXT EVENT · NOLACES RADIO PRESENTS

When: Late April — Early May 2026 · Date TBA

Where: Chicago, IL · Address shared on confirmation

Format: Cultural Salon · Listening Room

Capacity: 20–25 guests · Curated

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