Kenya is buzzing with excitement as Boomplay announces the return of BoomFest, now reimagined as a nationwide tour! The first concert kicks off in Nairobi at the Imaara Rooftop on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 4 PM until late.
Music fans can look forward to an electrifying lineup featuring Kareh B, Musa Jackadalla, Elisha Toto, Ayrosh, MC Jeff and MC Pengle, all set to deliver unforgettable performances.
Powered by Boomplay, Africa’s premier music streaming and download platform, and global leading smartphone manufacturer OPPO, the concert will retain BoomFest’s original theme– Unite, Celebrate and Embrace–with a fresh twist.
This time, fans will experience an exhilarating musical mash up of two traditional genres, Mugithi Meets Ohangla, in celebration of the rich heritage and cultural tapestry of Kenyan music.
The event will unite fans of the two genres together as well as music enthusiasts and all-round entertainment aficionados. It also promises to be an eventful night of musical explosion, immersive on-site activities and technology showcase by OPPO, the headline sponsor.
Early Bird Tickets are now available here.
Regular Tickets: KES 1,000
VIP Tickets: KES 2,000
Commenting on the return of BoomFest as a nationwide tour, Martha Huro, managing director East Africa at Boomplay, said, “The record positive feedback received after the successful introduction of the BoomFest asset to Kenya earlier this year, has necessitated an encore.
BoomFest now evolves into a nationwide tour in Kenya, and what better way to continue celebrating our music and cultural heritage than highlight our rich music genres – Mugithi and Ohangla – at the first event. We are thrilled to have OPPO as the headline partner for this one-of-a-kind musical celebration.”
Fredrique Achieng, PR manager at OPPO Kenya said, “We’re excited to announce our partnership with BoomFest as OPPO Kenya introduces its latest lineup of devices, including the innovative Reno12 series, the stylish A3 series, and the powerful OPPO Pad Neo. This collaboration is a testament to our dedication to celebrating music and providing technology that enhances the listening experience. We can’t wait to share these devices with the vibrant BoomFest community.”
Boomplay is poised to continue building assets and creating avenues to spotlight and unlock growth and development for the African music ecosystem. In light of this, the streaming platform have been translating its unique music offerings beyond the platform to the diverse audience and communities of the music industry
Boomplay successfully launched BoomFest–the maiden edition of its music festival asset for Africa on April 6, 2024, in Kenya. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the extraordinary BoomFest nationwide tour kicking off in Nairobi this October 26. Come witness the magical fusion of Mugithi and Ohangla by your favorite artists in a musical spectacle like never before!
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