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Offbeat Sessions Presents an Unforgettable Evening of Live Music Featuring Chemutai Sage and Silayio

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In a remarkable fusion of music and connection, Offbeat, in collaboration with AVL, proudly presents Offbeat Sessions, an unforgettable evening of live performances showcasing two of Kenya’s top talents, Chemutai Sage and Silayio, as they share the stage for the first time on September 28th, 2024.

This second edition of Offbeat Sessions promises to deliver an enchanting and dynamic musical experience, bringing together two powerful women in the industry. It celebrates not just their individual artistry but the unifying power of music that transcends generations and cultural boundaries.

Silayio, a KORA Award winner and finalist of The Voice of Holland (Season 8), has mesmerized audiences with her soulful lyrics and genre-blending music, ranging from R&B to Neo Soul. Her ability to touch hearts and connect people through her music has made her a cherished name across diverse audiences.

“Performing is my passion, and I see the same fire in Sage. This evening is going to be electrifying,” Silayio shared.

Rising star Chemutai Sage, with her fresh sound in Contemporary and Soulful R&B, has been capturing listeners both locally and internationally. Her soulful voice and innovative music production bridge cultural and geographic divides, drawing in fans from all walks of life.

“It’s been nearly a decade since I first met Silayio at a concert, and I’ve loved her music ever since. I can’t wait to see what we create together,” Sage expressed.

Together, their powerful and distinctive voices promise to deliver a unique, spellbinding performance. Offbeat Sessions will take place on September 28th, 2024 at Weal House, 3rd Ngong Avenue, Upper Hill, with the show starting at 7:30 PM.

Marvin Maveke, CEO of Offbeat, shared his vision for the event, saying, “Offbeat was born from a desire to create extraordinary experiences where every element of a live show comes together for an unforgettable moment. As someone deeply involved in the music scene, I’m excited to share this platform and my musical journey with others.”

Tickets are available through Triply.co, with early bird prices at KES 1,500, advance tickets at KES 2,500, and gate tickets at KES 3,500. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary musical event.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering these artists for the first time, the evening is sure to change your perspective on Kenyan music in one night.

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Traverse Africa in Four minutes with Yemi Alade and Sauti Sol

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So I have just come across the “Africa” official Video by Yemi Alade ft Sauti Sol and now its on constant replay. Of course I had heard it a while back, but I really paid no mind to it because a song is never really a song until the video is out then you can put two and two together; Music Visuals in relation to the lyrics.

Just yesterday, some colleagues and I were discussing how Yemi Alade showcases so much culture and colour in her music videos – perhaps a depiction of the African Continent, based on her Mama Africa Album birthed in journeys around the continent – then I come across this today (To the African Gods who were listening, Thank you!). Yemi Alade has won millions over with this Album and so has Sauti Sol with Live and Die in Afrika. It is only right therefore, that they had a collaboration on this big hit “Africa”.

These two talents did not disappoint as usual, but the reason why this music video is on replay is not the polished blend of guitar and dancehall, no. It is merely the fact that  I remain fixeted on the beautiful people, landscapes, and wildlife. Basically the spirit that is our motherland. The video not only showcases our history, through the pics of the people responsible for our freedom today, It also shows the world the vibrancy that is our cultures, destinations and love for each other. Thanks to Yemi Alade and Sauti Sol, you get to traverse Africa in just four minutes.

If you’re still not exactly sure how Africa looks like, take a look at this Music Video. I’m sure you’ll be booking your next ticket here whilst getting down to the very danceable tune. Don’t get it twisted though, Africa is still not a country…so come to kenya first *wink*.

“Anywhere you go, nowhere be like Africa, no where be like home”

Fun Facts: 

  • ‘Africa’ video was shot in different locations – Nigeria, Kenya, UK and USA, celebrating the incomparable beauty and richness of Africa
  • The amazing backdrop of  landscapes and wildlife is yours truly, Kenya.
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Kenya Boys Choir; Making History, one musical note at a time.

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“The floor vibrated under their feet. The room filled with their smiles, their joy, their banter back and forth — noises, sounds, movements, Joyous, Powerful,  Alive.” -Burlington Free Press

Their Melodious voices will make you forget just about any concerns and worries of everyday life. Just sitting there listening to the Kenya Boy’s choir draws you into another world a musical note at a time. Consisting of 25 boys aged between 13 and 24, the group is an assortment of individuals from different Kenyan backgrounds and tribes brought together by their sole love for song and clear ambition to enhance their raw musical talent. Having started in 1998, the aim of the choir was to help raise money for school fees so as to assist boys from underprivileged backgrounds; Founder and Artistic director being Joseph Muyale Inzai – a former school choir coach, having worked with many schools including Aquinas boys with whom he started the Kenya Boy’s Choir project.

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Kenya Boys Choir initially started off with Traditional Maasai and Samburu chants and embraced contemporary African as well European classical pieces along the way. The choir has since then made numerous trips to the US where they have attracted a myriad of following. The boys’ emotive performances has seen them grace many national/international celebratory as well as corporate stages but it was 2009 that saw them accorded the highest recognition with the receipt of an invitation from the American Government to attend the inaugural celebrations of the then U.S elect president Barack Obama.

It was with this performance as well as international media coverage that saw their signage into Universal Music Group. It appears that the music company was so impressed with their work, so much so that they could not see them leave the country without signing them. The Kenya Boy’s choir signed a contract with the label at Heathrow Airport, London in the departure lounge as they awaited their connecting flight…mother luck was on a high!

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Since then Kenya Boy’s Choir has achieved great success as the first ever African Choir to appear at the famed Beijing International Music Festival with a sold out concert.They have also had the pleasure of touring the UK on a series of concerts;Britain, Wales, Ireland and Scotland where they fascinated their audience with their cultural performances.

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Take a listen to some of their most outstanding works thus far…

Kenya Boys’ Choir… Making Kenya proud as they live out their dream.

For more information on the Kenya Boy’s Choir: thekenyanboyschoir.org