10 Days To Go To The Sawa Sawa Festival

The 7th edition of the annual Sawa Sawa Festival will be held on 21st December at the Arboretum from noon to 6.00 p.m. Themed around #WeAreOne (Kenya @ 50), the festival will have an exclusive East African line up in order to embrace the togetherness spirit.

The FREE CONCERT will have one main stage and two smaller ones. Artists on the main stage include SARABI (Kenya), DELA (Kenya), KIDUM (Burundi), RAS KAYAGA (Rwanda), JACKY CHANDIRU (Uganda-popular for her Gold Digger hit), SARAKASI ALLSTARS (Dance and Acrobats). The official Djs are VDJ SPACE (MOB), JOE MFALME (Capital FM) and ALLSTAR DJS.

The 2nd stage which is more of acoustic will have different acts from SLUM DRUMMERS, REGGEA HOUR with artists like Baffu Chaffu, Black Omolo, Levysill, Meekie Humble, Huthead, Freeman and Jahises/Jahpillar. The HIP HOP HOUR on the same stage includes Nafsi Huru, Flamez and Smallz Lethal of Washamba Wenza. VARIOUS ARTISTS HOUR include OLITH, WATERFALL, MUTINDA , SAM ONDIEKI amongst others as well as our upcoming artists from SOUND IN MOTION HOUR.

The 3rd stage will be more of dance and circus with the best of our very own SARAKASI DANCERS AND ACROBATS. Arboretum will be turned into a family friendly venue with various catering points and vending areas; the children play area will include art workshops, face painting, animal rides, interactive workshops and jumping areas. The Sarakasi’s stilt walkers, jugglers and clowns will be at hand to entertain the crowds with mini performances and workshops.

Lots of food and drinks courtesy of WINDSOR GOLF CLUB.

Bring your picnic baskets, shukas, and umbrellas to the festival. More details will be coming your way.

This year’s Festival is sponsored by HIVOS, DOEN, Royal Netherlands Embassy, Africa Music Festival Network, HOPE artists (USA), Classic 105 FM, Khewza Guest House, MOB Dj’s, Windsor Hotel & Golf Club and the Sarakasi Trust Hospital Project.