3 Days To The Sawa Sawa Festival
Exactly three days to the biggest Festival, Nairobi is gearing up for Sawa Sawa Festival, 2013.
Preparations are in high gear to organize East Africa’s biggest cultural gathering to be held on Saturday, 21st December from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. at Nairobi’s Arboretum.
Most of the international artists are expected in the country by Thursday, 19th December in time for the VIP Pre Party at the Sarakasi Dome on Friday, 20 December from 7.00 p.m. to 1.00 a.m. where Sarakasi Dancers, the All Star Deejays and Kriss Darlin’ of Dohty Family will rock the Dome.
Artists on the main stage will include Sarabi (Kenya), Dela (Kenya), Kidum (Kenya and Burundi), Ras Kayaga (Rwanda), Jacky Chandiru (Uganda), Sarakasi Allstars (dance and acrobats from Kenya).
The second stage will be set for the acoustic musicians including 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 third stage will feature dancers and circus from Sarakasi dancers and acrobats.
Windsor Golf Club will be selling food and drinks, so bring your shukas, and umbrellas to this festival, a solid plan for your family and friends. Children play area will include art workshops, face painting, animal rides, interactive workshops and jumping areas.
The DJs will include VJ Space (MOB), Joe Mfalme (Capital FM), Allstar DJs and the emcees will include: Anto Neo-soul and Anyiko Owoko. We’ll see you there at a befitting East African celebration of Kenya at 50.
This year’s Festival is sponsored by HIVOS East Africa, Stichting DOEN Netherlands, Royal Netherlands Embassy, Africa Music Festival Network, HOPE Campaign (USA), Classic 105 FM, Khewza Guest House, MOB Dj’s, Windsor Hotel & Golf Club and the Sarakasi Trust Hospital Project.
You are all invited to the biggest East Africa Festival.
