by ArteefjidKenya Welcomes 2025 with Festivities, Fireworks, and Unforgettable Events!
As the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2025, Kenyans across the nation united to celebrate the dawn of a new year in true Kenyan style – with music, dance, fireworks, and community spirit. From the bustling streets of Nairobi to the serene coastal shores of Mombasa, the energy was electrifying!
Nairobi
The capital was alive with celebration as thousands gathered for the iconic Nairobi New Year Festival at Uhuru Park. The event featured live performances from top Kenyan artists like Sauti Sol, Khaligraph Jones, and Nadia Mukami, setting the stage ablaze with thrilling music. A spectacular fireworks display lit up the Nairobi skyline, leaving revelers in awe.
Mombasa
At the coast, revelers partied under the stars at the Beach Bash Festival in Diani, featuring DJs spinning the latest Gengetone, Bongo, and Afrobeat hits. The serene beaches of Nyali also saw families and friends gather for bonfires, traditional Swahili dishes, and cultural performances.
Kisumu
The lakeside city of Kisumu hosted the Lake Victoria Countdown Party, where locals and visitors enjoyed boat rides, cultural dances, and live music by Ohangla bands. The waterfront celebrations culminated in a dazzling firework display over the lake, making it a magical night for all.
Nakuru and Eldoret
In Nakuru, the New Year Carnival at Menengai Crater Viewpoint attracted thrill-seekers who ushered in 2025 with adventure and breathtaking views. Meanwhile, Eldoret’s Rift Valley Fiesta brought together people from across the region, celebrating with vibrant music and a focus on promoting local talent.
Rural Celebrations
In smaller towns and rural areas, Kenyans celebrated in community churches and open fields. Midnight prayers and church services were held in high regard, as many ushered in the year with gratitude and hope.
Across the country, the spirit of unity and joy was evident as Kenyans from all walks of life came together to welcome 2025. From urban centers to rural villages, the celebrations were as diverse as the nation itself, highlighting the rich culture and vibrant energy of Kenya.
Here’s to a prosperous and exciting 2025 for Kenya and its people!
by Isaac Tugume‘Bad Man Do’ Video By Johnny Benzx, Emilian Starz &b LBK Nandeboy Drops Friday
By Isaac Tugume
Nigeria, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) should be ready for a bombshell because the official music video for ‘Bad Man Do’, a jam by Johnny Benzx, Emilian Starz, and LBK Nandeboy is dropping this Friday!
We have it on good grounds that the ‘Bad Man Do’ video is ready for unveiling and that the countdown to the release of this long-awaited masterpiece has since kicked off across Africa.
ARE YOU READDDY!!#Congo #Nigeria #Kampala #comingsoon #BadManDo pic.twitter.com/R1rMLb3uPN
— Black Market Afrika (@bmrafrika) February 12, 2024
A jam that has been causing raptures on the African music scene ever since it was released a few weeks ago, ‘Bad Man Do’ is one of the few songs trending currently in Uganda, Nigeria, and DRC, because it hits everyone differently.
Focusing on partying and enjoying life to the fullest, ‘Bad Man Do’ is the song that turns up the vibes at various nightclubs, and bars across the continent nowadays, thanks to Johnny Benzx’s captivating style of performance.
With over 54K fans streaming the audio and more than 159K enjoying the live studio session for ‘Bad Man Do’ on YouTube, chances are high that the official video will cause mayhem in Africa when it drops!
Watch this space for updates about the debut but as we wait for the drop, tap the link above to check out the ‘Bad Man Do’ audio on YouTube.
‘Nvuga’ By Emilian Starz Will Tempt You To Fall In Love
By Isaac Tugume
If you still have second thoughts about falling in love, then we highly recommend that you listen to ‘Nvuga’, a melody by Ugandan songbird Emilian Starz, which is a song that nourishes the soul of everyone who listens to it.
In ‘Nvuga’, Emilian Starz is out to let her fans know that love is the fountain of all joy and happiness and that a woman who finds a man who loves her selflessly is like a poor man who stumbles upon a gold mine.
Whoever listens to this song doesn’t remain the same, because the hysteria and ecstasy it erupts in listeners leaves everyone feeling a strong urge to fall in love with someone.
That’s the main reason why thousands of Ugandans are now vibing to ‘Nvuga’, because believe it or not, a joyous love ride is incomparable to any other form of happiness on earth.
The thousands of fans who are streaming ‘Nvuga’ on YouTube and digital platforms can testify to the electrifying thrill that this melody sparks for listeners and it’s because of this that the song is not only becoming increasingly popular but is also keeping Emilian Starz in the limelight.
Dive into endless love by streaming ‘Nvuga’ on YouTube; just tap the link above to stream the jam!
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