By Ivy Yohan
To celebrate African music this festive season, Hype has organised a music party, dubbed Sounds of Africa on December 28, 2024, at Amaryllis Hotel, Stakeout Restaurant in Blantyre to explore ignored African music genres.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Hype, Rahim Karim told Malawi News Agency (Mana) that Sounds of Africa has been organised under the theme; Taking a journey through the rhythm of the motherland.
He added that the show is meant to explore African music genres that aren’t usually played in Malawi this time around, citing afrobeat, soukous, rhumba and kanindo among others.
“It is called Sounds of Africa because of the type of music that will be played on the day. We will strictly be playing African music throughout the event.
“This will help to appreciate how diverse our continent music backgrounds differ. Despite the difference, we shall further appreciate that the music still unite us through the language in the music,” Karim said, adding that entertainment lovers should expect full and memorable musical experience that will draws them closer to African roots.
Apart from the music, there shall be food and drinks tailored for day at the Stakeout Restaurant which, according to Hype’s Chief Executive will be transformed to give real African music sound,
“There will be an exclusive food and drinks menu tailored for that day on top of a lineup of amazing DJs. The venue itself, Stakeout Restaurant will be transformed to give the ultimate African sound experience,” he said.
In a separate interview, one of the DJs who will perform at the event, Innocent Mpakiza popularly known as Tino the DJ said that his mission is to take everyone on an unforgettable journey through African music.
“People should expect soulful vibes, infectious beats and a performance that embodies the spirit of Africa at that same time bringing everyone together on the dance floor”, he said.
Other DJs that will perform at the event include; DJ Climaxx and DJ Vinneq as the event will set to begin at 3 in the afternoon and will run throughout into the evening.
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