{"id":27693,"date":"2024-04-16T11:03:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T11:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2024\/04\/16\/kenyan-music-celebrations-marks-boomplays-inaugural-boomfest\/"},"modified":"2024-04-16T11:03:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T11:03:33","slug":"kenyan-music-celebrations-marks-boomplays-inaugural-boomfest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/kenyan-music-celebrations-marks-boomplays-inaugural-boomfest\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenyan music celebrations marks Boomplay\u2019s inaugural Boomfest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Music fans who trooped to the A.S.K Dome in Nairobi on the chilly night of Saturday, <\/strong>6th April 2024, anticipating a spectacular night of fun and a celebration of Kenyan <\/strong>music, had their expectations met and more as Africa\u2019s premier music streaming <\/strong>platform, Boomplay, successfully held the inaugural edition of its music festival asset <\/strong>for Africa, BoomFest.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Martha Huro, Managing Director, East Africa at Boomplay shared that, \u201cI am elated
\nwe chose Kenya to kick off BoomFest and the success is a testament to the value
\nKenyan industry, talents and music wield if united in purpose. It\u2019s been an amazing
\nexperience for fans and music enthusiasts. We extend our sincere gratitude to all our
\npartners and music industry stakeholders for making BoomFest Kenya 2024 a
\nsuccess. We look forward to the industry dialogues as an extension of the festival in
\nKenya and holding BoomFest in other African countries in the coming months.\u201d<\/p>\n

Amidst the fanfare on the night, steered by the pulsating DJ sets and viral dance
\nroutines by revellers to hype from MCs and sponsor activations and fan
\nengagements, BoomFest 2024 was an electrifying celebration of Kenyan music.<\/p>\n

The unforgettable night was graced by 2MCs, 2 DJs and over 13 Kenyan artists who
\ndisplayed diverse musical styles and artistry synonymous with the Kenya music
\nscene.<\/p>\n

Femi one, one of the headlining artists shared, \u201cBoomFest is here to celebrate
\nKenyan music, give visibility to our own and unite the music industry and its
\nstakeholders. This is important and is the reason why we have everyone here. It is
\nalways exciting to have the opportunity to share my music and carry the fans along\u201d.<\/p>\n

From back to back stellar performances from the likes of Khaligraph Jones, Willy
\nPaul, Boutross, Femi One, Fathermoh, Wakadinali, Vijana Barubaru and Bahati,
\npatrons were entertained as they sang their hearts when their favourite songs came
\non and they danced in bliss.<\/p>\n

Willy Paul
\nKhaligraph Jones<\/p>\n

DJ Lyta and DJ JR as well regulated the energy in the dome with pulsating sets of popular Kenyan hits and more to the delight of attendees.<\/p>\n

MCs Mwalimu Rachel and DJ Xclusive manned the proceedings from start to finish
\nmasterfully complementing the display of great showmanship from other billed
\nartists including Arrow Bwoy, Ssaru and Buruklyn Boyz as the music wore on into the
\nnight.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth noting how the surprise elements of the show heightened the euphoria in
\nthe dome.<\/p>\n

Legendary Kenyan artist Nameless, was on stage to perform and as a
\nsurprise brought out his wife, Wahu to perform, sending the auditorium into frenzy.<\/p>\n

Wahu Kagwi<\/p>\n

Bahati similarly brought out his wife, Diana to join him on stage.<\/p>\n

Gengentone Queen, Ssaru also had Teslah join her as a surprise act while Fathermoh brought out Ndovu Kuu and Lil Maina to delight fans as they raved in celebration, till the end.<\/p>\n

The maiden edition of the festival series that was held in Nairobi, Kenya over the
\nweekend lived to its billing after weeks of generating buzz in the media and among
\nmusic enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

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