{"id":70004,"date":"2024-07-25T10:07:29","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T10:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2024\/07\/25\/reggae-icon-burning-spear-79-returning-to-kenya-after-17-years\/"},"modified":"2024-07-25T10:07:29","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T10:07:29","slug":"reggae-icon-burning-spear-79-returning-to-kenya-after-17-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/reggae-icon-burning-spear-79-returning-to-kenya-after-17-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Reggae icon Burning Spear 79, returning to Kenya after 17 years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Two-time Grammy award-winning Reggae legend Burning Spear has confirmed that he will perform in Nairobi on October 12, reassuring his Kenyan fans after weeks of uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>The concert had faced potential cancellation or postponement over the Gen Z protests, causing concern among his followers.<\/p>\n<p>The Jamaican star will perform at Uhuru Park as part of his One People Africa tour, which will see him perform in several African countries.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent Facebook video, the Jamaican star, known for his hit song &#8220;Marcus Garvey,&#8221; sang and promised that all was well. \u201cPraise Hallelujah,\u201d he sang.<\/p>\n<p>Spear added:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Kenya October 12, I man will be there. Nuh worry yuhself. \u2026 weh Kenya deh worry bout? October 12 man.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This message brought much-needed relief to fans eagerly awaiting his performance.<\/p>\n<p>The One People Africa tour will also take Burning Spear to Zimbabwe and South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>He is set to perform at the Glamis Arena in Harare on October 18, Emperors Palace (The Park) in Johannesburg on October 19, and Mhundi Wines Farm in Cape Town on October 20.<\/p>\n<p>Burning Spear&#8217;s announcement comes after he addressed his 1.7 million followers on Facebook in late June.<\/p>\n<p>While expressing support for his Kenyan \u201cbrothers and sisters,\u201d he had voiced concerns about traveling to the East African nation due to ongoing protests against President William Ruto, which had gripped Kenya since the start of June.<\/p>\n<p>Fans expressed their excitement and relief on social media following the confirmation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGreetings African teacher\u2026Kenya we are happy! Karibu Kenya,\u201d wrote Shi Vah. Bonnie Wangara added, \u201dWe can\u2019t wait for you to step foot in Nairobi, Kenya.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>James Mbesa echoed these sentiments, saying, \u201cCan\u2019t wait to see you perform live on stage. Welcome again, Grandpa, we love you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"x3nfvp2\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x676frb x1nxh6w3 x1sibtaa x1s688f xzsf02u\">Alvin Stitches: &#8220;<\/span><\/span><\/span>We thank you for music and teachings, waiting to see you in Nairobi Kenya.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"x3nfvp2\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x4zkp8e x676frb x1nxh6w3 x1sibtaa x1s688f xzsf02u\">Calvin Lee: &#8220;<\/span><\/span><\/span>This will be a great gift for me, it&#8217;ll be the same day as my birthday <span class=\"xt0psk2\">burningspearmusic<\/span>. Thank you.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Tickets range from Ksh 2,500 to Ksh 10,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two-time Grammy award-winning Reggae legend Burning Spear has confirmed that he will perform in Nairobi on October 12, reassuring his Kenyan fans after weeks of uncertainty. The concert had faced potential cancellation or postponement over the Gen Z protests, causing concern among his followers. 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