Eddy Kenzo is among international musicians who have jetted into Kenya for a series of engagements.
Rayvanny, Arya Star, Eddy Kenzo, and Jose Chameleone (on a layover) have also excited Kenyans these past two days.
Eddy Kenzo arrived in Kenya Wednesday, March 1. He called Kenya his second home, "I'm here for business meetings and collaborations."
Eddy Kenzo while speaking to SPM Buzz, Thursday, March 2 told them he is happy to be working with Bahati again.
"That is my bro, he is a friend someone I have known for a long time, and we are cooking something with him."
Back in 2022, Bahati was featured in Eddy Kenzo's festival. He made the big announcement to Ugandans writing,
"Yo Uganda, Kampala this is Bahati from Kenya, Nairobi and on this 12th November I will be live attending the Eddy Kenzo festival you know it cannot get any better than this Come out in big numbers, for the first time Bahati in Uganda," the singer said.
Matt B and Kenzo performed, Gimme Love at the Eddy Kenzo Festival at Kololo Airstrip in Uganda to an audience of over 20,000, including Uganda's Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja.
He indicated he would love to work with other big Kenyan artists. "Of course anyone that is good enough, it's a big industry that has big names, I talk many and we have a lot in store."
The Ugandan singer had only encouraging words for Kenyan and Ugandan music.
"I think working hard keeps me at the top and working smart, I don't sleep, I dont spend most of the time in bed, I go out there."
His great work ethic saw him nominated for the best music global performance award. The award was won by South Africa’s Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini, and Nomcebo Zikode.
“And the baby went to South Africa thank you for the support my people I’m forever grateful. Viva Uganda. This is just the beginning mbagala nyo(I love you so much),” Kenzo tweeted.
Earlier, the 33-year-old Ugandan singer had received his nomination from the organisers of the Grammy Awards and was over the moon for being the first Ugandan to reach such a feat.
“Already received my nominee’s medal. Thank you Recording Academy,” he shared.
He describes how it felt to be in Los Angeles for one of music's biggest nights.
"It was a great experience it was amazing, it's a big night, and when you are part of it, it's incredible."
It won Best Song/Best Music Video at the New York International Film Awards, Best Special Video at the Indie Music Channel Awards, Best Song at Oniros Film Awards & a LIT Talent Award.
He believes he has paved the way for others.
"You know we have to step up our game as Africans to also host big nights, why not, we are human beings like them so we can also do like them, we can collaborate with them and do big things in Africa."
He has the next move to collabo with big African artistes. Eddy Kenzo has multiple links to Kenya. He spoke of the good relations he enjoys with the 254.
In 2017, Kenzo was named the brand ambassador of Kenya Tourism, as part of their influencer campaigns.
Though it elicited criticism, the 'Sitya Loss' singer did his best to market Magical Kenya.
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