Top 10 Entertainment Performers in Kenya

LIVE performance may be an art that some of the artists in Kenya may have forgotten, but by international consensus, these performances have become a necessity for a broad range of artists looking to push their profit margins as well as get their music and brand firmly imprinted in new and old fans loyalties.

In modern times, a majority of musicians have become ‘studio’ artists, with sounds that only turn out great when recorded and modified to give out a final product. What listeners appreciate though are versatile artists who can deliver both excellent vocal and visual quality in and out of the studio. Thus, this art is what differentiates the legendary from the average.
In Kenya, we have some great performers when it comes to concerts and events, and Ghafla! Would like to highlight some of the best performers we have in the country. These musicians rarely fail to disappoint when making appearances and are at the top of their game. They are:

10. Jua Cali

The rapper is smooth with his interactive sessions that rouse his fans to sing and dance along to his tunes that are arguably some of the best anthems.

9. Wahu

This Kenyan diva is the best at her game, from make up to warddrobe she keeps it fresh, clean and fun. The internationally recognized artiste loves to experiment on stage with different acts coupled with her powerful vocals.

8. Kanda King

Congolese style of dance necessitate a certain percentage of flexibility and agility to keep up with the kiuno demanding beats and choreographed moves, and this artist is not shy at all with the technique as he performs.

7. Daddy Owen

The King of Kapungala is a bundle of raw and uninhibited energy when it comes to making an appearance on stage. he owns the acreage and does not fail to get the crowd psyched up and on their feet.

6. Sauti Sol

Kenya’s boy band sensation is taking not just Kenya’s but the global entertainment industry by storm, with applaud of their performances at festivals such as the recent SXSW as well as at Blankets and Wine where they are a crowd favourite. Their fashion sense and vocal play add spice to their great performance.

5. Madtraxx

This club party anthem King is a hype master in the business, matching his beats word for word with move by move.

4. Kidum

With regular performances at nightclubs and restaurants across the country, this maestro is no stranger to performances tailored for a restless and eager audience. Backed by a LIVE band, he works up the crowd to his favourite hits and rarely fails to disappoint.

3. Emmy Kosgei

Backed by a dedicated and well groomed group of dancers, this Gospel Queen has delightful live performances when on stage. You can see the passion she has for her music as she takes over the stage and delivers to her fans. She loves starting with short interactive sessions with the crowd then abruptly breaks into her routine.

3. Size 8

This highly energetic and hardworking artist is a bundle of raw energy when she gets onto her stage. Owning the space is an understatement when Size 8 is on stage: her powerful vocals mixed with her sensual moves make the audience charge up.

2. Redsan

He is undoubtedly one of the leading performers in Kenya, with choreographed back up dancers, who are more often than not seductively swaying to his tunes and enticing the audience.

1. Juliani

With his signature head shaking and lyrics that dig in deep into ardent fans, this gospel king is unrivalled when it comes to charging up his audience. He feels