Tabu Ley fans to mark 4th anniversary of his death
Hordes of fans of legendary Congolese crooner Tabu Ley Rochereau across the world this weekend be marking the fourth anniversary of his death. PHOTO| FILE| NATION MEDIA GROUP
This weekend, Tabu Ley’s fans will be remembering a man who not only gave them some beautiful tunes, but also showed them how to shake a leg to rumba.
In Nairobi, the major highlight will be a Tabu Ley tribute show dubbed “Remembering Tabu Ley” to be held today at Club Meladen and Restaurant in the Upper Hill today.
The show will feature performances by the Afrosound Band led by Elvis Lola. An enthusiastic Lola promised mouth-watering action.
The band has been rehearsing some of the biggest tunes by Tabu Ley which they will perform this evening.
Hordes of fans of legendary Congolese crooner Tabu Ley Rochereau across the world this weekend be marking the fourth anniversary of his death in a Belgian hospital that followed several years of a debilitating illness that silenced his lovely voice.
But this is no occasion for mourning and most radio and TV stations in Democratic Republic of Congo, the rest of Africa and, indeed, Europe and America, will dedicate some of their airtime to remembering one of Africa’s best musicians, by playing some of his favourite songs
