French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a select group of Kenyan stars at an exclusive private dinner during his diplomatic visit to the country.
The high-profile guest list included Sauti Sol lead singer Bien-Aimé Baraza, content creator Dennis Ombachi, and actors Chiki Kuruka and Sarah Hassan.
The evening brought together entrepreneurs and creatives for an intimate night of networking and cultural exchange.
Photographs from the event revealed an elegant setting, with Macron seen engaging in relaxed conversation alongside invited guests, surrounded by fine dining décor and artistic paintings.
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One image captured the French leader seated at a long table as wine glasses and coffee cups reflected the exclusive nature of the gathering.
Bien took to Instagram to share his gratitude for the invitation alongside a now-viral photograph of him shaking hands with the president.
“An honour to be invited to a private dinner with President Macron,” he wrote.
His wife, Chiki Kuruka, also shared a video of her interaction with the French leader, using the opportunity to ask him why he has remained so focused on the creative sector throughout his career.
“He said through the arts we understand humanity,” she wrote.
French President Emmanuel Macron is in Kenya to co-chair the Africa Forward Summit alongside President William Ruto, marking a pivotal shift in France’s diplomatic strategy on the continent.
The meet is a high-level strategic gathering focused on innovation, green industrialisation, and economic growth through a new model of multilateralism.
Bringing together over 30 heads of state and 1,500 business leaders, the forum prioritises practical solutions for the energy transition and reforms to the international financial architecture.