Music is one of the most important and powerful things in life.
Infact music is life. In the words of Plato, “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.”
East Africa’s grandest gathering of music, food, art and fashion, The Koroga Festival is back, bigger than ever before, and most definitely one not to miss, with a lineup that will simply blow your mind.
Capital FM 98.4, undoubtedly the best mix of music and the World Rally Championship (WRC) are excited to announce that the incredibly talented, award winning and popular Jamaican American reggae singer, Tarrus Riley is the headliner for the upcoming 30th Edition of the Koroga Festival (https://www.korogafestival.co.ke/)
Born Omar Riley, he is widely recognized as a pioneer of the second generation of roots-reggae singers. Among his accolades are Best Singer, Male Vocalist, Cultural Artiste, Song of the Year, and Best Song. Some of his popular songs include Just the way you love, Lighter, Superman, Simple Blessings, She’s Royal.
Here’s our top 5 favorite Tarrus Riley songs
1- Don’t come back
2- She’s Royal
3- Just the way you are
4- Sorry is a sorry word
5- Simple Blessings
Touted as one of the most famous music festivals in East and Central Africa, Koroga Festival makes a comeback this year after a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
The WRC Koroga Festival will take place from June 23th to June 26th, at the Garden on Moi South Lake Road — Naivasha. It will be the first-ever recreational village where rally fans can be engaged, fed, and entertained for the duration of 4 days during the WRC Safari Rally Kenya.
Koroga Festival will be 3 days of absolute ‘enjoyment’ in Naivasha which will then culminate into the final Day 4 of the most energetic line-up; featuring DJ G Money, DJ Protege and The King of the decks, Capital FM’s DJ Adrian, while music artists Kamanu, Graviti Band and Nviiri The Story Teller will be the performing acts on stage. Super star Tarrus Riley will ‘close’ the night.
Farida Idris, Capital Group’s Commercial Director and the Project Director Koroga Festival, thanked H.E. President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta for initiating and following through with the sporting spectacle together with the Ministry of Sports, Culture, and Heritage. Last year, President Kenyatta announced that Kenya would host WRC Safari Rally every year until 2026.
“The WRC Koroga Festival will be a four-day food, fashion, and music festival that will bring us the best talent from across the continent to showcase the best we have from here in Kenya and around the region. We will bring together the best Kenyan DJ’s, and the best artists and create an opportunity to enjoy the Safari Rally on a totally different level,” Idris stated.
Tarrus Riley’s foray into music was inevitable. The talented singer and songwriter was always surrounded by music from an early age. His father is veteran reggae singer Jimmy Riley. “I define myself, so I make thought-provoking music about Black consciousness and experiences. I want to open people’s minds and let them think. My music isn’t prejudiced towards colour, class, creed, or nationality,” he is quoted in one of his interviews.
Early bird tickets and more info on https://www.korogafestival.co.ke/