Musicians Khaligraph Jonez, Nazizi and Musa Jakadalla will headline this year’s edition of the Madaraka Festival at the Kisumu Beach Hotel on the shores of Lake Victoria on Saturday, Aug 03.
The event organised every year by One Vibe Africa since 2014 seeks to celebrate music, tradition, film and poetry among others.
Other artistes expected to perform during the event are Sauti Sol, who performed at Madaraka Festival 2015, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Rocky Dawuni, Aramide, Meklit Hadero, Nik West, Blitz, the Ambassador, Yaddi Bojia, Owuor Arunga, Draze, Choklate, Chimurenga Renaissance, Dynamq and Karun among others.
According to organizers, Madaraka Festival has been one of the most consistent African events celebrating the Diaspora.
“Madaraka Festival brings Africa’s finest musicians and creatives together with world renowned artists and innovators for a celebration of music and civic purpose. In 2019, this international cultural extravaganza will be the culmination of an entire week of activities happening in Africa for the first time, and will feature live music, storytelling, poetry, exhibitions, workshops and a film festival,” reads part of a statement released by the organizers.
Proceeds from Madaraka Festival will go towards One Vibe Africa’s Education Music and Art Program (EMAP) in Kisumu.