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Police assure ‘total’ security at Burna Boy concert in Nairobi

The event will host Grammy award-winning Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy as the headlining artiste. It will also feature Kenyan Afro-pop singing sensations Charisma and Bensoul

The Kenya Police has assured revellers of their safety at the eagerly awaited concert dubbed MadfunXperience, which will be held at the Nairobi’s Uhuru Gardens on March 1, 2025.

Organised by events production, travel and ticketing company Madfun, the event will host Grammy award-winning Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy, as the headlining artiste. It will also feature Kenyan Afro-pop singing sensations Charisma and Bensoul (both of the trendy Kodong Klan), alongside a scintillating array of local and foreign deejays.

Addressing the media during a meet and greet event at the Tribe Hotel in Nairobi today, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Lang’ata Sub-County Police Commander Monica Kimani assured concertgoers of total security, saying the police have improved on all aspects of security provision at events following recent incidents.

“There will be no room for any aspect of criminality. We will also provide security in all hotels where gusts will be staying and pledge that there will be free flow of traffic to and from the venue,” she said.

There have been several cases of massive security lapses at concerts in the recent times in Kenya, especially in Nairobi. These incidents have put the safety of both performers and concertgoers at high risk.

“We have learned from past experiences and we are better prepared to provide security in and out of the event venue. We have increased the number of police officers, both uniformed and undercover in and out of the concert venue. There will be no room for hooliganism,” said Monica.

She added that culprits of all fraudulently acquired tickets will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance to the law, saying “the image of our country, both locally and internationally, depends on how we carry ourselves out.”

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The MadfunXperience concert is expected to bring together thousands of music lovers from across Africa and beyond, marking one of Kenya’s biggest entertainment events in recent history.

Madfun Managing Director, Joy Wachira, said, “It is time to raise the bar and shape Africa’s music culture. We are here to prove that Kenya has the capacity to host international events that rival the best in the world. The MadfunXperience goes beyond a concert. We want to make a statement about Kenya’s place in the global entertainment industry”.

On his part, Charisma said he was looking forward to sharing the stage with Burna Boy, a dream he has had for long. “Burna Boy is one of the biggest artistes in the world right now, and I have been dreaming of sharing a stage with him for so long. I can’t believe that I will be doing that in less than a month’s time. It will be massive!” said the Marry U Twice hit singer.

MadfunXperience has so far secured partnerships with Odibets, Moët Hennessy, Tribe Hotel and Uber to ensure concertgoers get a memorable experience. It is also working with relevant government authorities for a seamless event that will reinforce Kenya’s position as a leading entertainment and tourism hub.

Odibets reiterated the company’s support for the music and the arts while announcing the partnership.

“Our partnership with MadfunXperience is another step in our ongoing commitment to support music and the arts in Kenya. Whether it’s through our sponsorship of local talent or our engagement with global superstars, we believe in the power of music to unite, inspire and entertain”, said the firm’s General Manager Dedan Mungai.

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Allan Ogola of Moët Hennessy said, as the official spirits partner for the MadfunXperience, the brand was excited to bring a premium VIP and VVIP experience to concertgoers.

“This partnership reflects our commitment to elevating Africa’s entertainment scene by delivering world-class hospitality and unforgettable moments. We look forward to celebrating music, culture and excellence with fans at this historic event,” he said.

As part of the partnership, Tribe Hotel will offer accommodation packages for international guests attending the concert. Mike Mwangi, the General Manager and CEO of Tribe Hotel, stated, “We are excited to welcome Burna Boy fans from across the world to Nairobi and provide them with a luxury hospitality experience that matches the scale of this event.”

Meanwhile, Uber will provide concertgoers with reliable and safe mobility solutions, which can be accessed from the airport as well as to and from the concert.

Lorraine Onduru, Head of Communications, East and West Africa, at Uber said: “We are pleased to be the mobility partner for the MadfunXperience, which will provide concertgoers with an array of mobility products on our platform such as Uber Van, Uber Comfort, Uber ChapChap and so much more, which can be accessed from the airport, while local concertgoers can access seamless rides to and from their locations to Uhuru Gardens. Local and international fans coming to the MadfunXperience can access all these accommodation and travel services seamlessly as they buy their tickets from Madfun.com.”

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