By Burnett Munthali
Legendary Jamaican reggae artist, Burning Spear, has embarked on his much-anticipated African tour, which will include performances across several countries, including Malawi.
The reggae icon, who has been celebrated globally for his contribution to the genre, announced that he has arrived in Kenya, the first stop on his African journey. From there, he will travel to South Africa before performing in Zimbabwe and Zambia. The tour will culminate with a major performance in Malawi on the 26th of this month.
Shadreck Kalukusha, the head of Sound Addicts, the organizers of the Malawian event, confirmed that preparations are well underway and everything is on track for the concert.
At 79 years old, Burning Spear, whose real name is Winston Rodney, is treating this tour as one of his final live performances before retiring from the stage. Fans across the continent are eager to witness his legendary music and powerful messages of peace, love, and resistance.
This tour marks a special moment in the artist’s career and in the hearts of reggae lovers throughout Africa, as they celebrate the legacy of one of the greatest reggae musicians of all time.
