Nigerian singer Davido performs at the Boombaataa event in Nairobi, Kenya, last weekend. Photo: Neema Amani
Over the weekend, Nigerian acts joined
Kenyan stars in a Pan African festival meant to foster African unity and
boost the African talent.
Dubbed Boombaataa, the festival held at Ngong Racecourse, Nairobi, and was headlined by Ice Prince and Davido who were joined by fellow Chocolate City stablemate Victoria Kimani. On the decks were DJ Caise, DJ Purpl and DJ Joe Mfalme.
Kenyan acts included Sauti Sol, Amani, Fena and Sound Afrique.
During a press briefing before the concert, BET award winning act, Ice Prince said winning the international award ‘doesn’t
mean more cheddah. It means more work more videos and more music to be
born. I will not just sit back and rest I have to work even harder.’
The Boombaataa festival will be a yearly
pop festival that celebrates African music, arts and culture in a day
filled with good music, good food and African arts. This festival is
organized by AdrenaLIVE a branch of Adrenalin In Motion that specializes
in organising live events.
CEO and founder of Adrenaline in Motion Ahmed Mikwa told Nigerian Entertainment Today, ‘We
are very excited about the Boombaataa festival. Just like the name of
the Festival Boombaataa, which means celebration, we are hoping to
celebrate in a unique way and embrace diversity which is one thing we
stand for as Adrenalive. Kenyans should get ready for many more
spectacular live events from Adrenalive.’
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