Sauti Sol Confirmed to Perform at the 2nd Edition of the Stanbic Yetu Festival

Nairobi, Friday May 5, 2023

K.N.A By Michael Omondi

Stanbic Bank and Radio Africa Group have announced that the award-winning Kenyan band, Sauti Sol, will be the main Kenyan artist to headline the act at the upcoming Stanbic Yetu Festival that will take place at the Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on Saturday, June 10th, 2023.

The Afro-pop band of the Sura Yako fame will entertain fans with an array of music from their 5 albums and 1 EP (extended play), which were well-received locally and worldwide.

In 2021, Sauti Sol received a Certificate of recognition from the Recording Academy for their role in making Burna Boy’s album Twice as Tall which won the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album.

“We are excited to have Sauti Sol perform at the upcoming 2nd Edition of the Stanbic Yetu Festival. They will most definitely help create a soulful and unforgettable musical experience for Kenyans and beyond,” said Lilian Onyach, Stanbic Bank Head Consumer and High-Net Worth and Acting Head of Brand and Marketing.

While commenting on the choice of venue, Onyach said that Uhuru Gardens was well thought out and a deliberate choice for the organizers as it aligns with the purpose theme ‘Kenya is our Home, we drive her Growth’.

She urged everyone to come and enjoy the music, acknowledge Kenya’s successes, and appreciate the Kenyan heritage. 

“As we know, Uhuru Gardens was officially declared a National Monument in 1966 and is undergoing a massive transformation. The monuments and museum are not yet open to the public, however, Stanbic Yetu Festival audiences will get a slight glimpse of the magnificent grounds,” Onyach disclosed.

In a press statement, the event organiser, Radio Africa Events, reiterated that Uhuru Gardens is now a National Monument and Museum with a public arena on the sprawling 68 acres piece of land in Lang’ata, a 15 minutes’ drive from Nairobi city centre.

The organiser added that the location is Kenya’s largest memorial park, honouring heroes, showcasing history and attracting commerce and conventioneers.

“The Gardens is under the management of the Kenya Defence Forces, therefore promising adequate and high-level security for the music lovers who plan to attend the Stanbic Yetu Festival,” the statement read.

Additionally, Stanbic Bank shares a deep heritage in Kenya with a history spanning over 111 years and is therefore deeply committed to promoting Kenyan landmarks like the Uhuru Gardens including Kenya’s arts and music industry.

Further, the bank believes in celebrating Kenya's home-grown talent and contributing to the growth of the entertainment industry. This, in turn, helps to boost the country's economy and create more opportunities for Kenyans.

Stanbic Yetu Festival aims to showcase the power of music to connect people and to bring to life Stanbic Bank's brand promise "IT CAN BE", bringing possibilities to life, by creating a truly magical live musical experience for Kenyans.

Tickets for the Stanbic Yetu Festival are available for purchase at www.ticketyetu.com. For further updates, interested parties can follow the page @StanbicKE across social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and the Stanbic Bank website www.stanbicbank.co.ke.

Courtesy K.N.A