Groove Gospel

By Caroline Nyanga

Fireworks lit up the dark skies above the Kenyatta International Conference Centre as the hour struck midnight and thousands at the Groove concert welcomed the New Year.

 Inside the expansive grounds, over 20,000 fans danced and celebrated while others who could not access the venue stood on the streets singing: "Happy New Year" in unison. The Groove concert was a sold out affair with hundreds of gospel fans locked out to avoid any mishap.

Neema Ntalel

Others performers included Rufftone, Holy Dave, DNA, Ngashville, Dunco, Webi, Blood Shed Rock band, A-star, Isaac Kahora, Kambua, Walson, Gravity, Masha Mapenzi and Alemba.

The show went on until 5am. The event organised by Mo Sound Entertainment was the official launch of The Groove Awards 2010 event.

According to Groove Award CEO Kevin Mulei, the end year event will be an annual event featuring different artistes.

"When you pray hard to God and ask Him to make you event successful, He will never fail you," he said.

He also mentions the support Mavuno church including the artistes involved as a major factor.

"Their commitment and attitude in ensuring that their fans out there get access to them went down well."