The 2021 Madaraka Day celebrations will be held in Kisumu on Tuesday June 1 at the newly-built Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium. With only 3,000 invited guests allowed into the venue which has a capacity of 30,000 to maintain social distancing.
The Permanent Presidential Music Commission (PPMC) being the government department mandated to coordinate music and dance activities during national celebrations, has lined up both established and upcoming musicians from the region to perform before the head of state and the nation.
Suzanna Owiyo, Freddy Jakadongo, Iddi Achieng, Dola Kabarry, Jose Langa, Lizzy Seme, Linet Aluoch Pamba, Koffi Macadory, Dr. Osito Kalle, Odhis Toto, Musa Jakadala, Odongo Swagg, Javoh Kamica, , Eng. Wuod Fibi, Ati Sanna, Ongoro Jakarachuonyo and Apesi Mnyama Mkali. Bands that are set to perform are Maroon Commandos, Orchestra Super Haki Haki Band, Nyowilla Ohangla Band, Konyango Live Band, Jamnazi Afrika Band, Berhumba Group Band and Blessed Ohangla Young Turks.
Dr. Don Otoyo the Director, Permanent Presidential Music Commission has explained the reason behind having musicians from Nyanza region be the only ones performing at this year’s celebrations, “Since the Government began the hosting of national celebrations in counties on a rotational basis, PPMC always endeavors to give a bigger platform to artistes from that region in order to empower them and highlight what that region has to offer in terms of music and dance. That is why also produce music projects which are usually released a few days before the big day”
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