The 2021 Madaraka Day celebrations will be held in Kisumu this Tuesday 01/06/2021 at the newly-built Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium setting majestic precedence in terms of everything imaginable.
Only the 3,000 invited guests will be allowed into the venue which has a capacity of 30,000 to maintain social distancing.
The Permanent Presidential Music Commission (PPMC) being the government department mandated to coordinate music and dance activities during national celebrations, has lined up both established and upcoming musicians from the region to perform before the head of state and the nation.
They are; Achieng Nya Rongo, Odongo Swagg, Eng. Wuod Fibi, Odhis Toto, Suzanna Owiyo, Freddy Jakadongo, Iddi Achieng, Dola Kabarry, Jose Langa, Lizzy Seme, Linet Aluoch Pamba, Koffi Macadory, Dr. Osito Kalle, Odhis Toto, Musa Jakadalla, Odongo Swagg, Javoh Kamica, Ati Sanna, Ongoro Jakarachuonyo and Apesi Mnyama Mkali.
Bands that are set to perform are Maroon Commandos, Orchestra Super Haki Haki Band, Nyowilla Ohangla Band, Konyango Live Band, Jamnazi Afrika Band, Berhumba Group Band and Blessed Ohangla Young Turks.
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Director, Permanent Presidential Music Commission, Dr. Don Otoyo explained the reason behind having musicians from Nyanza region be the only ones performing at this year’s celebrations
“Since the Government began the hosting of national celebrations in counties on a rotational basis, PPMC always endeavors to give a bigger platform to artistes from that region in order to empower them and highlight what that region has to offer in terms of music and dance.
That is why also produce music projects which are usually released a few days before the big day” Dr. Don Otoyo said.
Madaraka Day 2021 PPMC music projects
Ohangla
Kenya Moja – Achieng Nya Rongo, Macadory, Jakadongo, Odongo Swagg, Jakadala, Wuod Fibi, Odhis Toto
Afrobenga
Kenya Mora – Iddi Achieng, Jose Langa, Suzanna Owiyo, Lizzy Seme, Alex Kamwana, Bluo Allan, Apesi Mnyama Mkali
Benga
Wazalendo – Dr. Osito Kalle, Linet Aluoch Pamba, Dola Kabarry, Javoh Kamica, Ongoro Jakarachuonyo
