This archive report was first published on 13 January 2020.
Reggae and dancehall legend Buju Banton is gearing up for a show in Nairobi, scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 2020.
After initial plans to host the show at the Nyayo National Stadium, the organizers have confirmed that the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) will be the venue for the highly anticipated event.
NRG Radio made the announcement via their official Twitter handle, stating that the show will be a celebration of reggae music in the spirit of unity, featuring the legendary Buju Banton.
"#NRGWAVE Nairobi featuring the Legend himself, BUJU BANTON on the 8th of February at KICC grounds. Let's come out in big numbers as we celebrate reggae music in the spirit of Unity with @bujubanton. Tickets available via https://t.co/7uB0DXP43F. #BujuBantonInKenya epic.twitter.com/FQoDMkQtZ2" — NRG Radio (@NRGRadioKenya) January 13, 2020
It's worth noting that Buju Banton was initially scheduled to perform in Mombasa on December 31, 2019, but that show was rescheduled. The reggae legend was released from prison mid-last year and has been touring the world as part of his Long Walk To Freedom Tour.