Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba made a surprise appearance at the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California on Sunday night. CS Ababu Namwamba presents gifts to US-based Kenyan comedian Elsa Majimbo in Los Angeles. The CS was among the invited guests at the prestigious music event, where he mingled with some of the world’s top artists and celebrities. Why Ababu Namwamba graced Grammys Ababu said he was at the Grammys as part of a partnership deal he had signed with the Recording Academy, the organisation behind the awards, to promote Kenyan talent and culture. “Grammys is the pinnacle of music excellence. I am here, bringing to life the special agreement that I signed last year between Kenya (Talanta Hela) and the Grammys. Bring the power, effects and advantages of the Grammys to the Kenyan creative industry. We want our creatives, especially music and film and theatre to take full advantage of this ecosystem in Los Angeles,” he said in a video shared by Citizen TV. Ababu Namwamba meets Elsa Majimbo One of the highlights of Ababu’s trip was meeting with US-based Kenyan content creator Elsa Majimbo. Ababu presented Majimbo with some gifts from Kenya, including tea leaves, coffee, and a Maasai shuka, to help her cope with the cold weather in LA. Majimbo was overjoyed by the gesture and thanked the CS for his support and generosity. Our tea. I have been drinking this tea for 22 years. Jacket, tea and coffee in this cold weather,” Majimbo said.
by Brian Ajon