Nairobi’s Moi Girls put up an enthralling show with their gospel crooner Rose Muhando’s Mbela hit, as the Kenya Music Festival hit home stretch at Meru School.
With their finely blended vocals the girls impressed, winning accolades with their captivating dance moves perfectly responding to the beats of African drums.
It is a song meant to offer hope to those suffering various socio-economic or health worries.
And the girls did well in passing the message along, even as they drew wild applause for a good show with their song produced by Margaret Njaaga. St Augustine Ngenia Boys also staged their ‘Khubira Byosi’ originally done by Timothy Kitui collaborating with Ole Willy.
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Karen C, from Nairobi, did a rendition of the once immensely popular ‘Butu Na Moyi’, done by Makoma, from Congo, a number still enjoying a bit of that popularity, two decades later. “Because He listens to me. Everything in the Worldwide pass down like as the air flows from left to right,” they sang.
Apostolic Camel and Khasaka secondary schools were some of the other who performed at the event which witnessed some bit of Korean, Indian and other traditions.
The other categories were own choice solos and Gesbeth School, St Mary’s Yala, Damacrest Secondary, Starehe Girls Centre battled for bragging rights. Purity Kyalo of Aga Khan Academy was in her best element with her captivating vocals and performance, directed by Philip Mbinji, whose reputation for good performances is well known too.
Taarab, mostly performed by Coastal institutions were major attractions and the girls and boys put up good shows with educative compositions. The songs preached against corruption, warning about its potential to economically and socially bring down a nation.
The students presented songs on sexual exploitation of minors, including by those entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring their safety and protection.
Ndenga Secondary from Ugenya in Nyanza emerged the best in the Indian-Oriental category as the 97th Kenya National Music Festival came to a close yesterday. On Wednesday, the top schools in the extravaganza that started on August 4nand will hold a gala expected to be attended by Education CS Julius Ogamba.
A similar show to be attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will be held on Thursday. The State gala for President William Ruto is slated for August 16 at State Lodge Sagana in Nyeri County.
Yesterday Ndenga Secondary put together an enthralling show with the Indian song. Trainer Michael Stephen said it took the learners three months to learn and perfect.
Mr Stephen who worked with fellow trainers Patroba Aquilla and Violet Ameda to deliver a flawless performance, said the girls had to learn the Indian translation of the song as well as the movements and expressions. “It was done by the girls because it is easier for them than the boys,” he said. “It is a song praising the Creator and the magnificent things He has done,” he said.
The event was hosted by Meru school, Kaaga Girls and Meru Teachers College which are barely metres apary and it provided easy movement of performees, officiala and music enthusiasts.
Kenya National Music Festival Executive Secretary Janet Lang’at said; “We have had good security from police and other agencies and since we started 10 days ago we have not had any incidence.”
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Nairobi’s Moi Girls put up an enthralling show with their gospel crooner Rose Muhando’s Mbela hit, as the
Kenya Music Festival
hit home stretch at Meru School.
With their finely blended vocals the girls impressed, winning accolades with their captivating dance moves perfectly responding to the beats of African drums.
It is a song meant to offer hope to those suffering various socio-economic or health worries.
And the girls did well in passing the message along, even as they drew wild applause for a good show with their song produced by Margaret Njaaga. St Augustine Ngenia Boys also staged their ‘Khubira Byosi’ originally done by Timothy Kitui collaborating with Ole Willy.
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Karen C, from Nairobi, did a rendition of the once immensely popular ‘Butu Na Moyi’, done by Makoma, from Congo, a number still enjoying a bit of that popularity, two decades later. “Because He listens to me. Everything in the Worldwide pass down like as the air flows from left to right,” they sang.
Apostolic Camel and Khasaka secondary schools were some of the other who performed at the event which witnessed some bit of Korean, Indian and other traditions.
The other categories were own choice solos and Gesbeth School, St Mary’s Yala, Damacrest Secondary, Starehe Girls Centre battled for bragging rights. Purity Kyalo of Aga Khan Academy was in her best element with her captivating vocals and performance, directed by Philip Mbinji, whose reputation for good performances is well known too.
Taarab, mostly performed by Coastal institutions were major attractions and the girls and boys put up good shows with educative compositions. The songs preached against corruption, warning about its potential to economically and socially bring down a nation.
The students presented songs on sexual exploitation of minors, including by those entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring their safety and protection.
Ndenga Secondary from Ugenya in Nyanza emerged the best in the Indian-Oriental category as the 97th Kenya National Music Festival came to a close yesterday. On Wednesday, the top schools in the extravaganza that started on August 4nand will hold a gala expected to be attended by Education CS Julius Ogamba.
A similar show to be attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will be held on Thursday. The State gala for President William Ruto is slated for August 16 at State Lodge Sagana in Nyeri County.
Yesterday Ndenga Secondary put together an enthralling show with the Indian song. Trainer Michael Stephen said it took the learners three months to learn and perfect.
Mr Stephen who worked with fellow trainers Patroba Aquilla and Violet Ameda to deliver a flawless performance, said the girls had to learn the Indian translation of the song as well as the movements and expressions. “It was done by the girls because it is easier for them than the boys,” he said. “It is a song praising the Creator and the magnificent things He has done,” he said.
The event was hosted by Meru school, Kaaga Girls and Meru Teachers College which are barely metres apary and it provided easy movement of performees, officiala and music enthusiasts.
Kenya National Music Festival Executive Secretary Janet Lang’at said; “We have had good security from police and other agencies and since we started 10 days ago we have not had any incidence.”
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By Phares Mutembei