Hii ni mara yangu ya kwanza Kanairo! Kenny G wows fans with Swahili charm

Legendary saxophonist Kenny G during his electric performance at KICC, Nairobi on September 27, 2025./BRIAN SIMIYU

Legendary saxophonist Kenny G electrified the crowd at his long-awaited One Night Only Concert by delivering an unexpected and touching moment by greeting fans in Kiswahili.

The concert was held at the KICC on September 27 after the jazz icon landed in Nairobi on September 25. A wave of excitement filled KICC as fans from across Kenya and neighboring countries gathered.

Legendary saxophonist Kenny G during his electric performance at KICC, Nairobi on September 27, 2025./BRIAN SIMIYU

The performance included solos across instruments saxophone, piano, guitar, drums accompanied by a full band. Midway through his set, Kenny G paused to address the audience in Swahili a surprise that delighted many.

"Niaje, poleni Kiswahili yangu sio poa sana lakini nitajaribu. Hii ni mara yangu ya kwanza Kanairo, nimefurahi. Asanteni kwa kuja. Jibambe na ngoma yangu sentimental," he said.

Kenny G Concert at KICC // Brian Simiyu

The gesture was widely applauded as evidence of his respect for the culture and his desire to engage with fans beyond music alone.

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After Nairobi, the saxophonist will head to Uganda for his first-ever performance there at Mestil Gardens in Kampala on Sunday night.