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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