Ndovu Kuu, Jovial, Brandy Maina set to perform at Jamhuri Day celebrations

The Permanent Presidential Music Commission (PPMC) has released a list of Kenyan artistes set to perform at the upcoming Jamhuri Day celebrations set for December 12, 2022 at the Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.

The commission, in a statement to newsrooms on Friday, said it had put together a roster of both young and seasoned musicians as well as dancers to entertain the over 20,000 people expected to attend the fete.

“The songs have fused both cultural and contemporary Kenyan music. The cultural music focuses on the 5 lyres from Kenya and the one and only harp from Kenya, while the contemporary music focuses on patriotism and nationalism,” PPMC said.

Among the artistes that will take to the stage at the celebrations include; Ndovu Kuu, Jovial, Masauti, Brandy Maina, Faith Stan, Dufla Diligon, MakAdem, Timmy TDat and the 'Tis The Season' Ensemble that comprises of seasoned musicians like Atemi, Chris Adwar, Manasseh Shalom, Serro and Wambura Mitaru.

Young artists who stood out from the National Youth Talent Development Programme and who will also be part of the entertainment programme are; Kaka Mlezii, Catherine Muhia, Nicole Ogama, Patricia Yebei, Sheryl Faith, Jerry Ayimba, Christine Muthoni, and Bradley Bett.

“Kenya has a diverse cultural heritage especially in music and Permanent Presidential Music Commission is committed to ensure its protection and development through quality productions such as during national celebrations,” read the statement.

“The story of the lyres and the harp is a PPMC initiative; one whose purpose is to showcase the different stringed instruments within the Kenyan communities.”