Congolese Rhumba superstar Fally Ipupa arrived in Nairobi ahead of his highly anticipated concert scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Uhuru Gardens.
The celebrated musician touched down in the Kenyan capital on Thursday, September 3, as excitement continues to build among fans looking forward to an evening of Congolese Rhumba, Afrobeats and African sounds.
Upon his arrival, he was received and hosted at Villa Rosa Kempinski, where he is expected to rest and prepare for the major performance.
"Am so excited for to be here in Kenya,I love the Kenya fans,the food for my fans I promise them an viby and bubbly concert" said Fally.
His arrival has further heightened anticipation among his Kenyan fan base, many of whom have been eagerly awaiting his return to the city.
The award-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist is known for his energetic performances and a musical catalogue that has earned him a huge following across Africa and internationally.
With a career spanning several years, Fally has established himself as one of the continent’s most influential contemporary African musicians, successfully blending traditional Congolese Rhumba with modern Afrobeats and other global sounds.
His Nairobi concert is expected to bring together music lovers from different parts of the country for what organisers have billed as a major celebration of African music and culture.
Adding a distinctly Kenyan flavour to the show, Ipupa will perform alongside Nairobi-based artists The Kodong Klan. Their inclusion is expected to create a fusion between Congolese Rhumba and Nairobi’s vibrant contemporary music scene.
The collaboration will also give local artistes an opportunity to share the stage with one of Africa’s biggest music stars while entertaining a diverse audience.
"Am so excited to share stage with that one person that has inspired my singing career,” said Okello Max.