Reekado Banks aka Reeky Tom Tom is set to headline the second edition of Naifest. Photo credit: Instagram/reekadobanks
Reekado Banks aka Reeky Tom Tom is set to headline the second edition of Naifest. Photo credit: Instagram/reekadobanks

Reekado Banks coming to Kenya for the sophomore NaiFest concert, Tsingtao edition

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Reekado Banks aka Reeky Tom Tom,  an award-winning Nigerian singer, songwriter and afro-pop sensation is set to headline the second edition of the Naifest dubbed the Tsingtao edition.

The Katapot and Rora hitmaker will be the festival’s international act at the event slated for 4th April 2020 at Ngong Racecourse Nairobi.

“We are thrilled to announce the second edition of Naifest 2 – Tsingtao Edition featuring Nigerian sensation Reekado Banks,” said Bridget Achieng, Naifest Founder. “We couldn’t have chosen a better artist than Reekado Banks for this edition,” she added.

Reekado Banks shot to fame under Don Jazzy’s Mavin records until 2018 when he started his own record label Banks Music.

The Katapot singer has one album to his name dubbed ‘Spotlight’ which featured collaborations with stars like D’Prince, Sarkodie, Falz The Bahd Guy, Vanessa Mdee and Patoranking.

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Reekado Banks has performed at countless sold-out shows in and outside the country and his unique singing talent has won him several awards.

The Nigerian hitmaker, Reekado Banks has numerous hit records under his belt like 'Rora', and 'Katapot' among many others. He's even worked with Tanzanian hitmaker and songstress, Vanessa Mdee. Photo credit: Instagram/reekadobanks
The Nigerian hitmaker, Reekado Banks has numerous hit records under his belt like ‘Rora’, and ‘Katapot’ among many others. He’s even worked with Tanzanian hitmaker and songstress, Vanessa Mdee. Photo credit: Instagram/reekadobanks

The awards include Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2014, Next Rated award at The Headies 2015, Most Promising Act of The Year award at the City People Entertainment Awards 2015 among others.

Concert & Ticket Details

Venue- Ngong Racecourse Nairobi, Advance Tickets are on sale at mtickets.com and *229*89# Regular Tickets Kshs 1,500, VIP Ticket Kshs 3,000 and Golden Circle Kshs 5000.

Naifest seeks to celebrate Africa through music, art, fashion, and food with a focus on the Nairobi Entertainment scene.

The Naifest 2- Tsingtao edition is a partnership between Bridget Achieng Foundation and the SMANT Group.