During these tough times, the spirits of many Kenyans need uplifting and something to unify communities.
Radio Africa and Stanbic bank have partnered to ensure that they do exactly that through Kenya ni yetu, the biggest ever live concert in Kenya during the pandemic.
The concert will be aired on Kiss TV, Citizen TV, NTV, KTN and K24 as well as the concert’s official website, www.yetulive.com at 8pm, on August 29th, 2020.
Ahead of the much awaited date, we sat down with Elizabeth Njoroge to discuss about the future of Live music in Kenya.
Elizabeth runs Ghetto Classics a flagship programme of the Art of Music Foundation. The programme involves over 500 children in Korogocho who are well trained about classical music.
Speaking about the programme, Elizabeth shone more light about what happens there.
We use music education to provide the youth with opportunities to better themselves and their community. We do this by instilling in them the life skills that come with the discipline of studying art music. Our programme also provides them with income-generating opportunities.
How has the Ghetto Classics school at Korogocho reinvented during the pandemic?
Despite challenging times, we always find ways to make things work out. We are teaching in smaller groups, because of social distancing rules
Excited about being part of Kenya ni Yetu Live, Elizabeth says the idea of bringing Kenyans together gave her joy.
I was very keen to be a part of it its a wonderful idea and its something we can do as Kenyans to bring people together in these trying times. It’s a wonderful expression of who we are as Kenyans to come together through music our industry has been affected by the pandemic because our existence is our audience we bring people together in celebration to hear our art, we’ve had to find ways and some is through online platform.
Some of the biggest acts that will keep Kenyans on their feet next weekend include, Eric Wainaina, Sauti Sol, Suzanna Owiyo, Samidoh, H_art The Band, Sir Elvis and Redfourth choir.