The date for the Mega African Grill that was supposed to take place on August 1st under the auspices of the “Network for African Unity” has been switched to Saturday July 25th to avoid a “clash of African Nyama Choma” events.
According to Samson Mande, a founding member of the Network, the group learnt that on August 1st (when the grill was scheduled at the Open Garden in Sollentuna) members of the East African community and friends had also scheduled the annual “Grand Nyama Choma” bonanza that will be hosted by Sound of Blackness, a situation that precipitated the date switch by the Network Africa group.
The Grand Nyama Choma event has been running since 1998 when it was set in motion by the defunct Kenya United Welfare Association (KUWA).
The new development will, most likely, provide a sigh of relief to many Nyama Choma addicts of African orientation because of one single reason. Both Sound of Blackness and Network for African Unity have a history of proper organization of events packed with thrilling action and an enthusiast would not want to miss events organized by either of the two groups especially of the Nyama Choma type.
In any case, organizing two huge African grill parties in Stockholm at the same time carries with it the possibility of splitting both attention and crowds, a negative vibe that is not in the interest of African unity in Stockholm. In fact, both Network for African Unity and Sound of Blackness have spread their wings within the same clientele so if both have functions on the same day, the instinct of preference may act negatively on both sides of the Entertainment divide to reduce the socialization index whose peak-point relies greatly on numerical factors.
The Network for African Unity grill, set for Sollentuna, will be held at the “Open Garden” between 14.00-21.00 hrs. Apart from the Nyama Choma, compact entertainment will be provided by a leading African dance group – Chapeux De Guinee and the Kenyan Maestro, Albert Taabu plus Crew.
The presence of live African band to entertain the crowd promises to spice up the occasion and increase temperatures as fans loosen up on the floor to enjoy themselves.
Vumbi Dekula and Sammy Kasule, two prolific Artists based in Stockholm, need no introduction, having made names for themselves long time ago in Africa when I was growing up. I still remember Kasule’s hit single, “Maria Wandaka” which once took the East African music industry by storm. The Kenyan radio DJs could not stop playing this number, not just because of the rhythms but also because of the passionate message Kasule wrapped in the lyrics for his wife. I wish I had more time to go into details.
I am bringing up this history because both Vumbi and Kasule are the big attractions at the Live dance on July 25th so make your date by arranging items on your calendar accordingly.
Sometimes I am just amazed at the talent available within the Stockholm-African community. “Lover Dee” from Uganda is another star in his own right and for followers of the African music scene, he too, needs no introduction. The last time I watched him and his ensemble, he was curtain raising at Debasen before a crowd of over 500 which had descended in town to watch and dance to the beats of “Magic System”. Lover Dee will be at Sollentuna so if you have never seen him in action, take your cue.
The grill garden will be free and as a bonus, Queen Shibba will also be there to give her fans a dose of fun. The revelers will then wind up the evening to get to the dance floor for an all night disco which kicks off at 22 hrs until sun-rise. An important aspect of the situation is that if you want to go through the journey for the night, you have to take it easy at the grill otherwise you will begin to crawl on your knees by midnight because it is a marathon of a Party.
Once the situation changes from grill party to disco dance, guests will be confronted by both DJ Jimmy and DJ Mike who will be sending the message through huge speakers that could stop your heart “MJ style” in case you have a pace-setter installed so be careful. At only 70kr, guests will be treated to non-stop dancing from 22.00 to 06.00 hrs.
According to the organizers, Nyama Choma and entry to the dance floor will be free for Network members, a good reason to pay up the 100kr membership fee. Membership fee will be payable at the venue. For non members, Nyama Choma will cost 50kr while activities will also include children’s play packages so don’t leave your kids behind. Bring them so that they can have fun too!
Okoth Osewe
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