Legendary American R&B group Boyz II Men set to perform in Kenya

Legendary American Rhythm and Blues (R&B) music group Boyz II Men is set to perform in Kenya during the first leg of their debut Africa tour, which will also see them make stops in Uganda and South Africa.

The trio, widely considered one of the most iconic R&B groups in music history, was on Thursday announced as the headliners of the second edition of the Stanbic Yetu Festival by Stanbic Bank.

The event is set to take place on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Nairobi, and will also feature an exceptional line-up of both Kenyan and international R&B artists.

Among the Kenyan DJ’s set to entertain revellers during the event include; DJ G-Money, DJ Grauchi, DJ Forro, Dj Shaky, CNG and DJ Cream.

Boyz II Men has, throughout their 25-year music career, won 4 Grammy Awards among a slew of other international accolades.

These include; 9 American Music Awards, 9 Soul Train Awards, 3 Billboard Awards, as well as the 2011 MOBO Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.

They also earned themselves a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, besides scooping up a Casino Entertainment Award for their acclaimed residency at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, which has been ongoing since 2013.

The first edition of the Stanbic Yetu Festival took place last year with multi-award winning American singer Anthony Hamilton headlining, alongside Kenyan acts Otile Brown and June Gachui.

The organizers, in a statement to newsrooms said: “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.”