Kenyan artists have been getting tremendous reception in Australia, drawing large crowds and selling out shows across multiple cities.
Among the stars who have successfully captivated the Australian audience are DJ Joe Mfalme, Mejja and comedian Njugush.
The Kenyan Gengetone sensation Trio Mio is also gearing up for a tour in Australia.
This year, DJ Joe Mfalme decided to make a grand return, embarking on an impressive 6-city tour that left fans in awe.
I had the privilege of sitting down with DJ Joe Mfalme to uncover the reasons behind his decision to expand the tour, what set this tour apart from the rest, and the flourishing demand for Kenyan shows in Australia.
The Past and Present Success in Australia
For DJ Joe Mfalme, first visited the country in 2017, performing in four cities - Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane.
This time, in 2023, he expanded his tour to six cities, including Hobart. Despite its remote location, Hobart surprised him with a vibrant Kenyan community eager to attend his show.
''This time i did 6 cities so nikaongeza brisbane, it was my first time in Brisbane and in Hobart, its like the end of the world huko Antarctica, so huko ndio nilishtuka kabisa to find that kuna kenyans huko.''
According to DJ Joe Mfalme, the primary reason behind the booming demand for Kenyan shows in Australia is the substantial Kenyan population living there.
''Kuna a very old population ya wazungu and they are looking for very young Africans who can now go work and study, and a lot of Kenyans are doing that, Kalenjins are many unajua hao huitana.''
He asserts that Kenyans in Australia have found new opportunities for education and work, leading to a surge in their numbers. As a result, they are willing to pay for entertainment, creating a lucrative market for Kenyan artists
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