Photos: Poliça and Papa Mbye kick it at First Avenue

Photos: Poliça and Papa Mbye kick it at First Avenue

by Daniela Buvat

February 28, 2025

Channy Leaneagh. Poliça and Papa Mbye performed at First Avenue for the 3rd Annual Bangers-Only Ball on Thursday, February 27. — Channy Leaneagh. Poliça and Papa Mbye performed at First Avenue for the 3rd Annual Bangers-Only Ball on Thursday, February 27.Daniela Buvat for MPR

Poliça and Papa Mbye performed for soccer and music fans alike on Thursday, Feb. 27, at First Avenue. The show was Minnesota United FC’s third annual Bangers-Only Ball.

Polica

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Woman performing on stage — Channy Leaneagh. Poliça and Papa Mbye performed at First Avenue for the 3rd Annual Bangers-Only Ball on Thursday, February 27.
Daniela Buvat for MPR

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Band performing and crowd watching — Poliça and Papa Mbye performed at First Avenue for the 3rd Annual Bangers-Only Ball on Thursday, February 27.
Daniela Buvat for MPR

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Band performing on stage and crowd — Poliça and Papa Mbye performed at First Avenue for the 3rd Annual Bangers-Only Ball on Thursday, February 27.
Daniela Buvat for MPR

Papa Mbye

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Band performing on stage — Papa Mbye. Poliça and Papa Mbye performed at First Avenue for the 3rd Annual Bangers-Only Ball on Thursday, February 27.
Daniela Buvat for MPR

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Band performing on stage — Papa Mbye. Poliça and Papa Mbye performed at First Avenue for the 3rd Annual Bangers-Only Ball on Thursday, February 27.
Daniela Buvat for MPR

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Band performing on stage — Papa Mbye. Poliça and Papa Mbye performed at First Avenue for the 3rd Annual Bangers-Only Ball on Thursday, February 27.
Daniela Buvat for MPR

The Crowd

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Crowd waiting in front of stage — Poliça and Papa Mbye performed at First Avenue for the 3rd Annual Bangers-Only Ball on Thursday, February 27.
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Two people watching performance — Poliça and Papa Mbye performed at First Avenue for the 3rd Annual Bangers-Only Ball on Thursday, February 27.
Daniela Buvat for MPR

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Legion of Lions graphic on screen and crowd — Poliça and Papa Mbye performed at First Avenue for the 3rd Annual Bangers-Only Ball on Thursday, February 27.
Daniela Buvat for MPR

This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.