The Beneath the Baobabs Festival returns to Kilifi, Kenya, for its 10th anniversary this year as one of East Africa\u2019s most celebrated New Year events.<\/p>\n
Set within Kilifi\u2019s baobab forest, this festival is about more than music\u2014it is a platform for contemporary Kenyan art, music, and dance, with a mission to elevate both local and global artists.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s event promises a vibrant lineup of local and international artists. Here\u2019s a brief look at some of the event\u2019s key artists.<\/p>\n
Emmanuel Jal (South Sudan\/Canada)<\/strong> Known for his powerful storytelling, he uses his platform to promote peace and reconciliation, with past performances from global events like Live 8 and Mandela\u2019s 90th birthday.<\/p>\n Hiribae (Kenya)<\/strong> His sound combines electronica with African rhythms, jazz, and hip-hop, creating a genre-defying experience.<\/p>\n Hiribae is also a key player in fostering Kenya\u2019s creative music industry through initiatives like Kelele Kollectiv.<\/p>\n Vigro Deep (South Africa)<\/strong> Blinky Bill (Kenya)<\/strong> Kampire (Uganda)<\/strong> Her performances are immersive, making her a standout in East Africa\u2019s club and festival scene.<\/p>\n Desiree (South Africa)<\/strong> Tina Ardor, Soulfud, DJ Miss Ray, and KNVL (Kenya)<\/strong> Location<\/strong> The scenic setting is designed for immersion, with five stages seamlessly integrated into nature, surrounded by towering baobab and neem trees.<\/p>\n The venue offers an eco-friendly camping experience, complete with glamping options, showers, and eco-loos for those looking to enjoy the festival fully.<\/p>\n Dates and Tickets<\/strong> Tickets can be purchased online via the official festival website: Beneath The Baobabs.<\/p>\n Options range from general admission to premium packages that include accommodation\u200b.<\/p>\n\n The post Blinky Bill, Emmanuel Jal, more expected to perform at the Baobab Festival 2024\/5<\/a> first appeared on KBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n The post Blinky Bill, Emmanuel Jal, more expected to perform at the Baobab Festival 2024\/5<\/a> appeared first on KBC<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Beneath the Baobabs Festival returns to Kilifi, Kenya, for its 10th anniversary this year as one of East Africa\u2019s most celebrated New Year events. Set within Kilifi\u2019s baobab forest, this festival is about more than music\u2014it is a platform for contemporary Kenyan art, music, and dance, with a mission to elevate both local and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-102689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102689","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=102689"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102689\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=102689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=102689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=102689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nA former child soldier turned musician and peace activist, Emmanuel Jal\u2019s music transcends boundaries, blending Afrobeat, hip-hop, and global sounds.<\/p>\n
\nHiribae, a pioneer of Nairobi\u2019s alternative music scene, is a member of EA Wave\u2014a collective that birthed the NuNairobi movement.<\/p>\n
\nA leading figure in the amapiano genre, Vigro Deep is renowned for his deep, infectious beats that have dominated dance floors across Africa. As a headline act, his performance is highly anticipated.<\/p>\n
\nDubbed the \u201cGodfather of Kenyan alternative music,\u201d Blinky Bill fuses electronic, funk, and African rhythms. A member of Just A Band, his solo work continues to challenge norms, making him a perfect choice to usher in the New Year.<\/p>\n
\nKampire is a celebrated DJ from Uganda, known for her eclectic sets that blend Afro-diasporic music with electronic beats.<\/p>\n
\nRepresenting South Africa\u2019s house music movement, Desiree is a rising star whose sets are soulful and dance-inducing, ideal for the festival\u2019s opening night.<\/p>\n
\nThese Kenyan artists bring diverse elements to the festival. From Tina Ardor\u2019s Afro-house vocals to Soulfud\u2019s dynamic sets, DJ Miss Ray\u2019s upbeat mixes, and KNVL\u2019s innovation in sound, they showcase the richness of Kenya\u2019s music landscape.<\/p>\n
\nThe event will take place at the 50-acre baobab forest in Kilifi, a coastal town near the Indian Ocean.<\/p>\n
\nThe festival spans two days and nights from December 31, 2024, to January 1, 2025, crossing into the New Year with music, dance, and a vibrant community.<\/p>\n