The sun rose to a beautiful day, the kind that calls you out to play. This is exactly what we needed for memories were certainly going to be made! It was the 6th Edition of the now famous Koroga Festival.
People having fun at the Koroga Festival
The Nairobi Arboretum had been totally transformed to be a perfect venue for this event. The main tent had safari seats, Masai shukas and straw on the ground ready for the music lovers who would grace this occasion. We got in and settled well in advance. Needless to say, we picked the best spot; close enough to see the expected artists on stage whilst not too far inside just in case it became too hot.
Evidence that everybody loves Koroga Festival 🙂
The music was bumping played by the good old DJ Adrian who’s a maestro on the decks! People arrived in huge numbers, dressed to impress and ready to have fun. Like in many Kenyan events, ‘Nyama Choma’ (barbequed meat) and beer featured heavily. Carlsberg was one of the main sponsors. Shortly Fena came on stage and she sure did not disappoint. The groovy beats to her songs got many a person on their feet and dancing, setting the perfect tempo for the event!
Nameless with his captivating dancers on stage
Next on stage was Nameless with his bold captivating dancers who moved their bodies with subtle naughtiness, the grace of angels and the agility of acrobats. The crowd sang along to every song Nameless did. His music is either way too popular or the age group represented here was largely drawn from those who grew up in the late 90’s and early 2000, and they sure know how to party! In his performance, Nameless invited his celebrity wife (Wahu) on stage to dance with him. She drove the crowd wild as she gyrated against him. She can dance! As Nameless finalized his performance, he paid tribute to the late E-Sir who’s young and promising music career was cut short through a tragic road accident back in 2003.
Nameless invited his wife Wahu to dance with him on stage
Eventually it was time for the main act of the day. The crowd went wild with cheer as the lady Yvonne Chakachaka graced the stage with her troupe. She gave an electrifying performance with several interludes where she spoke about her love for Kenya, reminiscing her first time in the country way back in 1987 when she was hosted by the legendary Fred Obach Machoka. He was also present to greet the crowd.
Yvonne Chakachaka on stage with her troupe
Yvonne belted out the crowd’s favorite tunes from her many albums. From her beauty and the dance moves she has, it would be impossible to think that she turns fifty this month! She is an African queen in her own right and she made this 6th Edition of Koraga Festival a splendid success! It was loaded with fun and blissful entertainment. I totally look forward to the next.
Yvonne Chakachaka performs to the cheering crowd!
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