Waziri Mayai Wa Maradhi
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- Jan 28, 2026
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Nairobi is preparing for a major celebration of African music as Congolese rhumba legend Koffi Olomide headlines the #MachokaAt50 Grand Concert on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Ulinzi Sports Complex along Lang’ata Road.
The event celebrates veteran Kenyan broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka’s remarkable 50-year broadcasting journey. Through his career and his popular Roga Roga programme, Machoka has helped keep African music alive on Kenyan airwaves, connecting generations of listeners through the sounds of rhumba.
Koffi Olomide, popularly known as Grand Mopao, is expected to entertain fans with music from his extensive catalogue. He will be joined by fellow Congolese singer Mbilia Bel, Cameroonian musician Sam Fan Thomas, Kenyan singer Alicios Theluji, and veteran Kenyan bands Les Wanyika and Them Mushrooms.
According to the event report, Olomide will also travel with his wife, Cindy Le Coeur, and members of his orchestra, Quartier Latin International.
Congolese rhumba has enjoyed a special place in Kenya for decades. Its smooth guitar melodies, memorable vocals and danceable rhythms have made it a favourite at family celebrations, social gatherings, entertainment venues and live music events.
For longtime fans, the concert offers an opportunity to reconnect with songs that have accompanied different stages of their lives. For younger audiences, it is a chance to experience the music and performers who helped shape African popular entertainment.
The concert is scheduled to run from noon to midnight. Reported ticket prices are KSh 5,000 for regular admission, KSh 15,000 for VIP, KSh 25,000 for VVIP, and KSh 140,000 for a table of six.
Beyond the performances, the occasion celebrates the lasting relationship between radio, African music and the audiences who have kept these sounds relevant across generations.
🎤 QUESTION OF THE DAY: Which Congolese rhumba song brings back the strongest memories for you? Is it a Koffi Olomide classic, a Mbilia Bel hit, or a timeless song by another African legend?
The event celebrates veteran Kenyan broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka’s remarkable 50-year broadcasting journey. Through his career and his popular Roga Roga programme, Machoka has helped keep African music alive on Kenyan airwaves, connecting generations of listeners through the sounds of rhumba.
Koffi Olomide, popularly known as Grand Mopao, is expected to entertain fans with music from his extensive catalogue. He will be joined by fellow Congolese singer Mbilia Bel, Cameroonian musician Sam Fan Thomas, Kenyan singer Alicios Theluji, and veteran Kenyan bands Les Wanyika and Them Mushrooms.
According to the event report, Olomide will also travel with his wife, Cindy Le Coeur, and members of his orchestra, Quartier Latin International.
Congolese rhumba has enjoyed a special place in Kenya for decades. Its smooth guitar melodies, memorable vocals and danceable rhythms have made it a favourite at family celebrations, social gatherings, entertainment venues and live music events.
For longtime fans, the concert offers an opportunity to reconnect with songs that have accompanied different stages of their lives. For younger audiences, it is a chance to experience the music and performers who helped shape African popular entertainment.
The concert is scheduled to run from noon to midnight. Reported ticket prices are KSh 5,000 for regular admission, KSh 15,000 for VIP, KSh 25,000 for VVIP, and KSh 140,000 for a table of six.
Beyond the performances, the occasion celebrates the lasting relationship between radio, African music and the audiences who have kept these sounds relevant across generations.
🎤 QUESTION OF THE DAY: Which Congolese rhumba song brings back the strongest memories for you? Is it a Koffi Olomide classic, a Mbilia Bel hit, or a timeless song by another African legend?