‘WE WILL PLAN BETTER’ SAUTI SOL ISSUE STATEMENT AFTER SOLFEST BACKLASH

Popular Kenyan band Sauti Sol has issued a statement following complaints from attendees of SolFest that went down over the weekend at KICC. The event received backlash after Sauti Sol, who were the headliners, appeared on stage on Sunday morning at 3am and performed for 37 minutes.  

In a statement through their management, the band said they will plan better next time, “Our intention was to put on a spectacular event, ensuring each artist and group received enough time to deliver their very best performances to all fans. We also put more focus on the local talent who were performing, and our international guests. We acknowledge that this may have led to some unfortunate delays in keeping the show running in a timely fashion and would like to reassure all our fans and supporters that we will plan better for this in the future.” 

Adding, “In the spirit of festivals around the world, we were determined to curate a buffet of local and international experiences from food, fashion, dance and music and in the future our intention is to only make experiences more memorable. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out in large numbers, endured the long queues and braved the long night to show us love and support. It is with you and for you that we are able to build bigger and better platforms for African talent,” the statement said.

Other artistes who performed at the event include: Burukyln Boyz, Brandy Maina, Charisma, Nadia Mukami, Fena Gitu ,Harmonize, Nviiri the Storyteller, Bensoul, Matata, Costa Titch and Octopizzo.