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Empire Gardens Embakasi to host rhumba shows
DJ Jazbah MVP.
The rise in popularity of rhumba music has seen the mushrooming of rhumba joints in Nairobi and other towns. Empire Gardens located inside Embakasi Village Craft Market (City Cabanas stage) on Mombasa Road in Nairobi is one of the latest sensations. The increasingly popular joint hosts shows featuring the best of rhumba music mixes by resident DJ Jazbah MVP.
Speaking to the Saturday Nation earlier this week, DJ Jazbah said he was elated to be hosting rhumba shows at the new spot.
“We have rhumba shows from Thursdays through to Tuesdays plus family shows on Sundays, " he said. Revellers can also sample a variety of African cuisines and enjoy their favourite drinks at special prices. For sports fans, the spot also offers a special screening of live games, especially football matches on large screens. Saturdays and Sundays are often ideal days for the sports fans at Empire Gardens. Rhumba shows start at 3pm until late.
In the recent past, the spot has hosted live rhumba shows. The most recent performance was by rhumba star Johnny Junior and his BV Band, which was a crowd-puller.
Johnny Junior is popular for blending Luo ballads with the Congolese Rhumba beats. According to the management, arrangements are in place to host shows by other top Rhumba bands.
Rhumba musician Johnny Junior.
Elsewhere, the Mombasa-based Amitie Musica band - Les Incomparables led by Crispen Tambwe performs every Saturday and Sunday at the Maasai Utange in Mombasa. Every Friday the same group performs at the New Lasco KPA Bar Saba Saba in Mombasa. Shows start at 7pm until late.
Rhumba musician Ricky Mulolo.
Also at the coast, popular Rhumba musician Ricky Mulolo and his Idologia International Band will tonight and next Saturday perform at the September VIP at Mtwapa (behind the Yatch Club) in Kilifi County. On Wednesdays, they perform at the Blue Marlin Restaurant, Fomtela in Mombasa.
Meanwhile, popular Kamba musician Alex Kasau Katombi will on June 1, perform during a Madaraka Day special show to be held at the Check Point Lounge Kengeleni at Kongowea in Mombasa.
Elsewhere, Ngong Racecourse and Golf Park in Nairobi will tomorrow afternoon host The Champagne Stakes Afterparty. It will be an afternoon featuring horse racing, food, drinks, a fashion show and a curated pop-up market. Show starts at 12pm. Entrance is Sh500 (advance) and Sh800 (later).
In Nairobi, the Ballpoint Social Club at the Village Market at Gigiri, will next Tuesday be the venue for the Boma Film Nights (Cultural Heritage edition). The show starts at 6pm. Entrance is Sh1,500.
Meanwhile, the Uhuru Gardens will next Saturday host the Heineken UCL Final Viewing Party. It will feature performances by Hart the Band, Nasty C, Savara amongst others. The show starts at 2pm.