Princess Jully tribute show set for Kisumu
Princess Jully entertains during a past live performance at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground in Kisumu.
What you need to know:
- The late Princess Jully was famous for the Dunia Mbaya (The world is evil) hit song.
- She also did other popular songs such as Tom ja Chebera, Yuko Wapi, and Agwenge Part 1.
A special tribute show in honour of Benga songbird Princess Jully (Lilian Auma Aoko) is set to be held on Sunday at Mamba Hotel in Kisumu.
The show, which has been organised by Benga Queens group, will double up as a fundraiser for Princess Jully’s funeral expenses, with burial set for next Thursday at Got Bondo in Migori County.
Princess Jully, who was famous for the Dunia Mbaya (The world is evil) hit song, succumbed to multiple organs failure at Migori County Referral Hospital on October 12.
Speaking to Saturday Nation early this week, fellow Benga musician Linet Aluoch Pamba said Sunday’s show will feature Emily Nyaimbo, Atis Pesa, Queen Babito among other artistes.
The show will be hosted by MC Natha Japeng and Steve Jasuba.
Other popular songs
“This will be a celebration of Princess Jully’s musical journey. Most of her songs will be performed during the show.” Linet Pamba said.
Princess Jully led the Jolly Boys band which is famous for other popular songs such as Oluoch Kanindo, Walter Okumu and Joyce Aoko.
Notably, Princess Jully took charge of the group following the demise of her husband Prince Jully (Julius Okumu) in 1997.
In a past interview, Princess Jully recounted the challenges she went through managing the band after her husband’s death.
She also did other popular songs such as Tom ja Chebera, Yuko Wapi, and Agwenge Part 1.
In Nairobi, legendary Jamaican reggae artiste Burning Spear (Winston Rodney) will perform on Saturday in a show dubbed ‘One People Tour’ at Kenyatta International Conference Centre.
Some of Burning Spear’s famous hits include Old Marcus Garvey, Slavery Days, Christopher Columbus, This Man and Not Guilty.
Kibera Fashion Week
In Karatina town, Derby Place and Lounge is the place to be on Saturday for Rhumba fans, with DJ Marto Sibuor entertaining revelers in the Tusker Oktoba Festival. The show starts at 4pm.
At the same time, the Orchid Lounge and Grill on Ngong Road will on Saturday host the Maze (Wits vs Speed) show from 9:30am to 6pm.
Meanwhile, the Kibera Fashion Week will be held on November 16-17 at the Olympic Bus Terminus in Kibera.
The event will feature a pop-up exhibition and documentary screenings in partnership with the Goethe-Institut and Avido Foundation.
There will also be a special exhibition featuring collections from Kibera Fashion Week 2023 on big screen.
During the Fashion Week, guests will have a chance to interact with the designers and their collections. Entry will be free.
