Jayon Derulo during a press conference in Nairobi.Photo/edaily
The long awaited mega platinum star, singer, songwriter and dancer Jason Derulo is currently in Kenya. The singer is to feature as a guest star on Coke Studio Africa – 2017 and a special episode dubbed ‘The Global Fusion Edition.’ He was unveiled on Monday 12th June 2017 at a Coke Studio Africa Nairobi press conference held the Stanley Hotel.
The Musician was joined by various talented African stars set to collaborate with him. They included Dela (Kenya), Rayvanny (Tanzania), Bebe Cool (Uganda), Mr. Bow (Mozambique), Falz (Nigeria), Joey B (Ghana), Betty G (Ethiopia), Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe), Shekhinah (South Africa), Locko (Cameroon), Denise (Madagascar) and Producer DJ Maphorisa (South Africa).
This being his first time in East Africa at the press conference.
Jason said, “Coke Studio Africa has been an all round inspiring and education experience, from recording original material to the covers. It’s really exciting to be here at this time when African music is taking over the world and I feel like I have been welcomed so well. Thank you to everyone who has helped made this process so amazing and comfortable – I really feel like I am home,” adding, “The creative and music process has been very cool. I think a lot of people don’t really know about the depth of African music and how it varies from the country in country here in Africa and it’s been really cool for me to dive into the sounds of different artists from different countries here.”
All the music will be performed and recorded live alongside Coke Studio’s highly talented house band. The new season is set to premiere in different regions from September this year and will broadcast in more than 30 countries across Africa.