“NAI NI WHO? NAI NI
SISI… (NAIROBI IS WHO? NAIROBI IS US!)”
This past weekend marked the grand
finale of the Nai Ni Who Festival- a festival that began on may and that sought
to celebrate our neighborhoods and explore the Nairobian identity.
Meeting point for the start of the C.B.D
parade was at Uhuru Park and youth groups; fans and friends of Nai Ni Who
Festival; braced the cold for the carnival.
With two great bands leading; the
Kenya Police Band and the Salvation Army Band; song, dance and merriment marked
the boisterous parade that proudly wound its way around the city avenues and
roads.
From Uhuru Park to Haile Selassie
Avenue; through to Uhuru Highway; the parade made its way and not even the
angry A.F.C Leopards heading to Nakuru for a match could stop us-this was our
day!
With color; pomp and swag; we boldly
walked to Moi Avenue and to Koinange Street. It was our day and we made a bold
statement about it. The traffic police ensured our safety. They at times
stopped traffic to just allow us through.
From Koinange we met with Moi Avenue
through the Nakumatt Lifestyle stretch; and into Kenyatta Avenue before making
our way to Uhuru Park.
Nairobi literally came to a standstill
with people breaking off from their normal and busy routine to catch a glimpse
of the loud parade. Those at high buildings peeped through their windows. Many took
time to stand and take pictures and enjoy the XYZ puppets so president Uhuru;
Deputy Ruto; former president Mwai Kibaki and Martha Karua.
The Mcee for the day was comedian
Chippukizzey who entertained with his wits and funny jokes. The crowd was
treated to great live music from Juliani; Juacali and Kidum. The event also saw
other upcoming artists from different neighborhoods perform.
Later in the evening; organizers;
volunteers, partners and the friends of
NAI NI WHO were treated to a sumptuous dinner at the Sarova Stanley; in
appreciation and recognition of their support and valuable contribution.
The festival officially came to a
close Saturday august 3rd and with many still talking about it; and
what it has done; it was indeed a worthy and necessary festival. It made us
stop; think and appreciate what we have as Nairobians and who we are!
So the word went out that not again will
anyone define Nairobi for us; that was very clear- let NAIROBI DEFINE HERSELF!
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