A major African music concert will be held in Berlin, Germany, next month. The event organised by promoter Anyango Nyowele and Ute will be hosted at the biggest African Disco Surprise Club in Berlin on April 24.
Kenyan musician Javan Mac Ajudo is among the artistes expected to be featured in the concert.
Javan Mac Ajudo is a composer, producer, vocalist and pianist, whose lyrics attract fans of all age groups. Some of his popular songs, include Awayo Ojogo Lak , Pachi e Pacha , Mae Hera and Nyaimbo .
Besides performing in Berlin, Mac Ajudo is also expected to entertain his growing number of fans in Hannover, on April 18 and Amsterdam in the Netherlands on April 26.
Speaking to the Saturday Nation, Nyowele explained how moving to Germany reignited her passion for events planning and promotions.
“We not only focus on events but general multicultural diasporians' lifestyle. This includes money transfers, properties, investments and entrepreneurship,” she said.
Before relocating to Europe, Nyowele worked closely with several renowned Kenyan musicians, among them the late Musa Juma, Ohangla maestro Tony Nyadundo, Johnny Junior, Emma Jalamo, Onyango Alemo and Onyi Papa Jey.
Nyowele, in collaboration with East African Sounds, led by Harrison Ute and Taayalifestyle led by Nyowele, offers young artistes an opportunity to perform abroad and showcase their talents, while also empowering and giving them a chance to explore world class platforms.
Among the successful shows that have been made possible through this platform are those by Freddy Jakadongo, Musa Jakadala, Koffi Mac Adory, Elisha Toto and Kaka Talanta, with Prince Indah’s show in October 2024 being the climax.
Meanwhile, plans are also underway for the German 1st edition of ‘Kenya and Friends in the Park in Berlin’ which will be held on August 1.
This will be the first time for the show to be held in EU zone-Germany in conjunction with a renowned Kenya & Friends in The Park UKC CEO Lydia Tett Olet. The event will go beyond partying to business empowerment, networking and investment.
Marie Helene, the daughter of Rhumba maestro Franco Luambo Luanzo Makiadi.
Photo credit: Pool
Elsewhere, the burial of Rhumba maestro Franco’s daughter, Marie Helene Mbonga Makiese Luambo, will be held on Saturday at Gombe Cemetery in Kinshasa.
Marie Helene was one of the many daughters to the legendary Congolese musician. Her body has been lying at the Hôspital du Cinquantenaire since she passed away on March 8, 2026.
Several family members, including Pauline Mbombo and Marie’s only brother, Yves Luambo Emongo, are expected to attend the ceremony.
Marie was previously married to former TPOK jazz singer Prince Youlou Mabiala, who currently lives in Paris. Mabiala has been off the stage for a long time due to illness.
