MUSICAL LINEUP
Feel the vibes
We celebrate the element of Ether with all things arts – visual and auditory alike. It wouldn’t be a BTB celebration without some epic tunes. From reggae, to spiritual instruments and urban taarab, we’ve got lots in store for you! So get your dancing feet on and enjoy Kisima Festival’s 2025 Musical lineup!
CHRIS BARR
I tend to project my personality in my music fully and this entails a lot of introspection and reflection. My music is a reflection of different life situations that I’ve been and sat through and I use words and uniquely painted melodies to explicitly portray different head spaces that I’ve been through all the while promoting the agenda of self love, personal growth, acceptance and fostering a conducive environment within to operate at optimum level. I believe the best way to live and relate with others is by continuously seeking understanding of self therefore creating the ability to accommodate others at similar depths.
ZAITUNI WAMBUI
Zaituni Wambui the pioneer of Urban Taarab is a female singer/songwriter a live
performing artist and a Tusker Nexters finalist 2022 based in Nairobi.She started
singing at an early age, with diverse influences ranging from Bi Malika, Beyonce and Sanaipei Tande.
Her sound has evolved over the years leading to a unique blend of contemporary-urbansound featuring Taarab and traditional African Rhythms. Zaituni Wambui burst onthe scene with her debut track “Utaweza” in 2020 and later she released a heart soothing song called “Ananipenda” A fan favourite. She went on to participated in the Tusker Nexters competition where she came 2nd with a captivating performance at Oktoberfest. She has continued to release more songs,Champe featuring Tk Lyon , Lexxi and Nadia mukami, Nipende.
And her recent release Tamu off her upcoming project “labour of love”.
LAVOSTI
Lavosti is a reggae artist from Kenya.He sings music that inspires gives hope and derives his inspiration from African music and reggae music is one of the the vehicles that he uses to inspire and teach and reach people through instruments and music I’m so honored to be singing at the kisima festival.
Keynotey
I create and perform music that are both inspirational, cultural and soothing. It gets one in such a beautiful place that is so peaceful. Through my music we get to celebrate the cultural diversity. Coined in a genre called Luo Urban, alot of creative choices in the music and it brings people together.
NDIBO
Ndibo is a healer, vocalist, and Afro-fusion performer whose music exists at the intersection of ancestral wisdom, spiritual activation, and emotional release.
Through a fusion of live vocals, African rhythms, and soulful instrumentation, her performances guide listeners into a meditative and liberated state. Her intention is to offer music as medicine for the mind, body, and spirit.
Her sound holds space for reflection, emotional release, and soul alignment — a perfect match for Kisima’s transformational programming.Performance Setup:
● 🎵 Live vocals
● 🎵 Experimental Afro-fusion vibe
● 🎵 Full live band
FURAHA
ZILLAH
FLORIEN