{"id":4373,"date":"2025-11-25T11:24:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T11:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/?p=4373"},"modified":"2025-11-25T11:24:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T11:24:00","slug":"afrolatin-tamasha-returns-collo-nviiri-and-8-countries-unite-in-nairobi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/afrolatin-tamasha-returns-collo-nviiri-and-8-countries-unite-in-nairobi\/","title":{"rendered":"AfroLatin Tamasha Returns: Collo, Nviiri and 8 Countries Unite in Nairobi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Legendary rapper Collo and award-winning singer Nviiri the Storyteller are set to headline the second edition of AfroLatin Tamasha, taking place this Saturday, 29th November, at REDROOM, Adlife Plaza, Kilimani.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees will get the rare opportunity to watch Collo perform his new track \u201cRematch\u201d alongside iconic hits such as Girl Like You and Floss na Wewe. Nviiri will thrill fans with favourites including Pombe Sigara and several other crowd-pleasers.<\/p>\n<p>The performances will be elevated by Ritmo Connexion, an East African collective known for blending Afro-Latin beats into electrifying live sets. The ensemble features Mike Jozee, Sanchez Salvador, Niyo Boi, Shirleen Ishenyi, Keisha Harris, Moses Karanja and more.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s theme, \u201cCelebrating Rhythm, Culture and Connection,\u201d will showcase a diverse lineup representing eight countries: Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, South Africa, Ghana, France, Tunisia, and Kenya. The show will also feature a special performance by Malindi\u2019s renowned Kikwetu Dancers.<\/p>\n<p>AfroLatin Tamasha is a Pan-African cultural showcase celebrating the fusion of African and Latin American sounds. The festival brings together over 7,000 enthusiasts \u2014 dancers, music lovers and cultural fans \u2014 for an immersive experience of live Afro-Latin rhythms including salsa, kizomba, bachata, semba and afrobeats, complemented by vibrant social dance.<\/p>\n<p>Top Nairobi DJs \u2014 Jam Mixmaster Dan the DJ and DJ D&#8217;Cure \u2014 will keep the dance floor alive with a dynamic blend of Afrobeat, Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, Merengue, Kizomba and Kompa. High-energy Afrobeat dancers will further energize the stage with engaging visual performances.<\/p>\n<p>AfroLatin Tamasha aims to connect artists and audiences across East and Southern Africa while reinforcing Nairobi\u2019s position as a regional hub for Afro-Latin culture. The festival also seeks to foster artistic expression that contributes to the growth of Kenya\u2019s creative economy. It is tailored for young professionals, creatives and trendsetters who value cultural exchange and the wellness benefits of dance.<\/p>\n<p>Robert Munene, Founder of AfroLatin Tamasha, noted:<\/p>\n<p>&gt; \u201cAfroLatin Tamasha 2.0 is an essential step towards our larger vision: connecting artists across East and Southern Africa, promoting wellness through dance, and turning rhythm into livelihood. We\u2019ve curated an evening that promises even more excitement and showcases the vibrant fusion of African and Latin cultures through music and dance, reinforcing Nairobi as a regional hub for this movement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He added:<\/p>\n<p>&gt; \u201cThis event is about creating regular opportunities for our community to connect, celebrate and experience the richness of Afro-Latin culture. We invite everyone \u2014 from seasoned dancers to the simply curious \u2014 to join us for a night of unforgettable music and dance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the event, which kicks off at 5:00 PM with performances beginning at 6:00 PM, are available online at:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/afrolatintamashavibes.hustlesasa.shop\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legendary rapper Collo and award-winning singer Nviiri the Storyteller are set to headline the second edition of AfroLatin Tamasha, taking&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4374,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,9,153],"tags":[214],"class_list":["post-4373","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-lifestyle","category-news","tag-afrolatin-tamasha"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251121-WA0003.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4373","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4373"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4373\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4375,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4373\/revisions\/4375"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4374"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4373"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4373"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}