The stage is set for Kenya’s entertainment scene to return to its glory days, with a world-class mega concert scheduled for next month at Nairobi’s Nyayo Stadium.
The event, the first of its kind to be held at the 30,000-seater venue in almost a decade, will feature a stellar line-up of international performers, including top Nigerian acts Asake and Gabzy, alongside Kenya’s own Kodong Klan.
Confirming their readiness to “put Kenya back on the world map” and reignite the country’s showbiz buzz, organisers Tukutane hosted a landmark stakeholders’ roundtable breakfast in Nairobi this week.
They emphasised that the show will be a rare, high-calibre experience unlike anything the city has witnessed before.
The strategic gathering brought together key partners, industry leaders, creators, corporate players, security specialists and other entertainment stakeholders all united by one mission: to collaborate, align and shape what is projected to be one of Kenya’s biggest entertainment events of 2025.
Tukutane team: From right; Natasha, Nonny Kahuko, Lynne The Brand, Khalani Sichangi and Esther Kamau. [Courtesy]
“We are positioning Kenya on the global entertainment map. Beyond music, Tukutane is committed to creating socio-economic impact by establishing Kenya as a cultural and entertainment hub in Africa. We are building platforms that attract international talent while spotlighting our own stars,” said Tukutane founder and CEO Khalani Sichangi.
He affirmed that the concert aims to deliver a high-quality, safe and unforgettable experience for fans.
Kenyan group Kodong Klan will proudly fly the Kenyan flag as they perform alongside international heavyweights. The collective, made up of singer-songwriters and poets Bensoul, Okello Max, Charisma, Mordecai Dex, Coster Ojwang, Ywaya Tajiri and Israel Onyach, is known for its self-titled album ‘Disko,’ released a few months ago to strong acclaim for its fusion of diverse Kenyan sounds.
Asake and Gabzy bring star power from Nigeria and London, respectively.
Asake remains one of Nigeria’s most electrifying contemporary artistes, leading a dynamic blend of Afrobeats and Amapiano across global charts.
Gabzy, based in London, is celebrated for his smooth R&B catalogue.
Their performances, together with those of other foreign stars flying into East Africa’s entertainment capital, will mark the first full-scale stadium concert at Nyayo Stadium in nine years.
The event is slated for 20 December.