The night is one for the books as staring at Buju who is dripping with sweat. They tap into the magic of what music can do to create change. As the evening builds on, Buju invited out a special guest, Uganda’s Bobi Wine who share with Buju a warm embrace before breaking down into revolutionary music.
PERFECT RASTA DUBPLATE DRIVER
Nine, No Respect, God Of My Salvation and Driver prove his legendary status. His message to Africa is clear, “Preserve and love each other. His dreadlocks fall from his head even as he had earlier tried to tie them behind his head as knot and sometimes round his neck as a scarf. Pull Up The Vibes is such a joy to behold. We have to learn to love and appreciate the African woman truly!” The ladies segment crescend builds further with Browning and Black Woman. Tying his long dreadlocks round his head in a crown like fashion, Buju does not let the overdose simmer down, quickly jumping into Cry No More and I wanna Be Loved, “We want to play something for the ladies. The upliftment continues with Better Muss Come. Switching with percussionist who pulls forward with the djembe and Buju jumps back at his spot playing the percussion. After touching a few more dancehall classics, Mighty Dread is an invitation to be uplifted as rasta. With that address comes in the powerful discography with Batty Rider. ‘I do not know the party you like Nairobi, but what I like is a lively party,” Buju addresses the audience, ”Nairobi are you here to party?” Cuts like “Champion” resonate with the younger energetic generation of listeners. “Dancehall is diverse,” he reckons and the ever-blazing dancehall medleys from the star hit another peak. His production team planned this concert so perfectly and that shines throughout the stage. Buju is dancing as he takes turn to hit the djembe. Our voices rise again as we join him in Hills And Valleys and Lord Give I Strength, during which the saxophonist and guitarist who had towered to the front pave way for the percussionist with an interlude on a huge djembe drum. Jumping up and down we sing along to It’s Not An Easy Road, before he breaks it down “Greetings Nairobi,” his thunderous voice echoes, “It is my first time here and we just want to share this reggae music with you.” The crowd is excited and in unison lifts their hands back to him. Destiny kicks in to hear his strong voice once again, proud and tall, jumping, raising his hand to the crowd draws such strong emotions in us. “How are you Africa?” Buju kicked off with ‘Mama Africa,’ sprinkling candid remarks of his hopes for the motherland.
His stage production team ensuring everything is seamless.Įmerging from his backstage tent wearing dark shades, a goldchain, black t-shirt with matching back shoes, dressed in greyish ankara suit with matching sunflower patterns (designed by Kenya’s fashion designer, Lookslike Avido) Buju was drowned by a sea of phone lights with crowds of concertgoers straining for a glimpse of the perfect picture and video.
Every one of the supporting acts rose to the occasion, performing as if they knew this was one of those ‘where were you’ moments in history.įirst came in members of Buju’s band, ‘Til Shiloh’ and the excitement and anticipation peaked. DJs Kace, Double Trouble, Juan, Selector Technix and ZJ Heno with reggae crooner Lavosti and Fyah Mummah Jahmby Koikai making her first major live appearance since released from hospital, alongsize DJ Xclusive and Teargas The Entertainer turned in a rousing performance just before Buju took the stage at a few minutes to 1am. The opening acts for the night were a mixture of veteran reggae deejays and MCs. could not have been held in a more fitting location – The KICC, an iconic symbol of Kenya. And what legendary night of destiny it was!Ī mammoth crowd turned out to watch Buju Banton aka Gargamel live again (and for the second time in Africa but first time since he was released from prison) after such a long period and of deprivement and a long walk to see him reach the motherland.Īfter much anticipation,speculation and a two time postponement of his show, Buju’s first performance since being released from federal prison in the U.S. Reggae/dancehall star Buju Banton alongside his enigmatic 10-piece Shiloh Band performed his first concert in Africa following his release from prison on Saturday 15th February, 2020 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi Kenya.
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