Stanbic Bank in partnership with Radio Africa are excited to announce the upcoming second edition of the Stanbic Yetu Festival, scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 10th, 2023, in Nairobi. Following last year’s highly successful event, which offered attendees an electrifying musical experience, this year’s festival will feature an exceptional lineup of both Kenyan and international Rhythm and Blues artists. The Stanbic brand aspires to give Kenyans a unique, unforgettable, and authentic live music experience that will leave a lasting impression.
Stanbic Yetu Festival is thrilled to announce the main headline act as Boyz II Men – one of the most iconic R&B groups in the music industry’s history.
The group has redefined popular music and continues to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations. The band has penned and performed some of the most celebrated and best-known classics of the past two decades.
The group’s 4 Grammy Awards are just the tip of the iceberg. throughout their 25-year career, Boyz II Men have won an incredible nine American Music Awards, nine Soul Train Awards, three Billboard Awards, and the 2011 MOBO Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well and a Casino Entertainment Award for their acclaimed residency at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, which has been ongoing since 2013. The group’s mega hits include “End Of The Road”, I’ll Make Love To You”, “One Sweet Day”, “Its So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday”, “Motownphilly” and “On Bended Knees”. We expect Kenya to witness the greatest music show this year.
Kenya is the first leg of their first ever Africa tour. They will also perform in Uganda and South Africa. The concert will also showcase some of the best Kenyan Dj’s including DJ G-Money (Conrad Gray), DJ Forro (Andrew Waititu), Dj Shaky (Allan Wainaina) , DJ Grauchi (Zacchaeus Ngani), CNG (Charles Githumbi) and DJ Cream ( Derrick Kamau).
We are pleased to also have on board other sponsors and partners. Pernod Ricard Kenya joins us this year as our spirits category sponsor. The company offers a unique portfolio of international premium brand encompassing every major category of spirits, wines and champagnes. Their brands include Jameson, Chivas, Glenlivet, Martell, Absolut Vodka, Ballentine’s, Royal Salute amongst others.
Sankara Hotel is once again our hotel partner. We look forward to an RnB Experience of a life time. Our official airline partner is Kenya Airways, the Pride of Africa.
The first edition of the Stanbic Yetu Festival took place last year with multi award winning star, Anthony Hamilton together with Otile Brown and June Gachui. The event was highly successful with most attendees voting it “the best organized music event in Kenya”.
Stanbic Bank and Radio Africa Group through The Stanbic Yetu Festival seeks to leverage music, a powerful human connector, to bring to life Stanbic’s brand promise “IT CAN BE” by creating a soulful and magical live musical experience in Kenya, making possibilities real and dreams possible for millions of Kenyans. Stanbic Bank is also deeply committed to ensuring Kenya’s talent is celebrated through promoting arts and music, contributing to the growth of the entertainment industry and consequently the economy of the country.
