In her latest social media post, Jamaican singer Shenseea shared clips of her visit to a vegetable kibanda and a club in Nairobi.
This comes a day after she expressed disappointment over her experience at Raha Fest, where she was whisked off stage due to security concerns.
The disruption occurred after some fans attempted to “occupy” the venue without tickets, leading to chaos.
Shenseea had tweeted, “Now Kenya, I’m a little mad at you,” after the incident, and her comments sparked a flurry of apologies from her Kenyan fans on social media.
Fans Respond with Apologies
Wakuks257: “You are so stunning and an amazing performer. Come back to Kenya for another show. We love, appreciate you, and respect you and your music so much.”
Mistaken Makaveli: “Sorry, Kenyans. Next time, please avoid free things because it’s all these free things that made us not enjoy Shenseea.”
Ronnisworld: “The few minutes on stage were still fun. No one noticed how you wanted to continue performing before being rushed out 😂😍❤️. I really waited to hear you perform ‘Die for You.'”
Mwendwa Mike 1: “Sincere apologies and nuff love from your fan base🙌. We appreciate your music and are deeply sorry for what transpired yesterday. A few people shouldn’t make you think it’s the Kenyan way of doing things. We learn, and we are hopeful of correcting future mistakes. Kenya treasures your music craft. One love.”
Uncle Waffles Concert Mayhem
Shenseea’s recent concert at Raha Fest, which ended abruptly due to chaotic scenes, isn’t an isolated incident in Kenya’s entertainment scene. Sadly, this disruption mirrors a troubling pattern seen at other recent events.
In early December 2024, Swazi DJ Uncle Waffles faced a similarly chaotic situation during her highly anticipated performance at the ASK Dome in Nairobi.
Her event, which had attracted a large crowd, descended into disarray when unruly fans overwhelmed security personnel in an attempt to enter the venue without tickets.
Reports indicate that property was damaged, and some fans had to be restrained, forcing organizers to halt the performance prematurely.
These incidents show a worrying challenge for Kenyan event organizers that while the country has become a hub for global artists due to its massive fan base, the lack of proper infrastructure and crowd mismanagement, is putting the safety of artists and paying attendees at risk.
by QUEEN SEREM
