Arguably one of Kenya’s most anticipated events this year, Sepetuka went
down on November 30th at the Carnivore grounds. This year, the event was
primarily a DJ festival, featuring the world’s best in their respective genres,
top spin-masters from around the world including: DJ Robbo Ranks (U.K.,
dancehall), ZJ Chrome (Jamaica, reggae and dancehall), Silver Star DJs
(Jamaica, reggae and dancehall), DJ Semtex (U.K., hip hop), Heavy K (South
Africa, kwaito and Afro-House), DJ Seani Bee (aka the Remix Kid and U.K.,
dubstep, hip hop and dancehall).
The DJs converged in Nairobi’s with one mission: to entertain. They hit the
mammoth crowd with hit after hit from their masterfully done sets, and some
superb wizardry on the decks. Did you know DJ Semtex could mix with only one
hand?
The event also featured the best DJ’s the +254 had to offer, including the
Homeboyz DJs, Hassan, Vin and Jack Rooster. DJ Styles, DJ Crème de la Crème, DJ
Hypnotic, DJ Kaydee, the Electrique DJs,6am DJs, and the sassy DJ Pierra
Makena also performed in addition to famed radio personality and DJ, G Money.
There was a bit of everything for everyone, from rap, hip hop and Afro house,
kwaito, R&B and dancehall.
Lyrically gifted and versatile rapper, Rabbit, performed his smash hits to a
very appreciative crowd. Muthoni the Drummer Queen and rising urban-soul stars
Fena, Sage and sexy songstress Habida were also part of the line up. The event
did live up to all the hype that it had built up over the last few weeks, with
event organizers pulling all the stops to make sure it was a success. The
lighting was unlike any other across the three massive stages with adequate
security all round.
Sepetuka has been a journey, growing in leaps and bounds all the way from
the first edition in 2008, as a college party, to a massive music festival
featuring artistes and top entertainers from all over the world. Sepetuka 5 was
definitely the best one yet, and it can only get better. We certainly cannot
wait for next year!
By Gerald Ndung’u.
Photos : Authentic
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