Macklemore trumpeter Owuor Arunga’s night to shine: PHOTOS

Ever since he came on to the limelight as Macklemore’s trumpeter, Owuor Arunga aka Sultan of Swag, has been in the country on numerous occasions. PHOTO| THOMAS RAJULA

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  • Meanwhile, Geneva Arunga aka Dadabass was shooting parts for her music video at the same event, with different scenes around the venue. For that occasion, the Arunga clan was here; including their father.

  • She later performed the song live, titled "The Party" for another scene.

Ever since he came on to the limelight as Macklemore’s trumpeter, Owuor Arunga aka Sultan of Swag, has been in the country on numerous occasions.

He has performed with other artists in their shows, and has also been involved in a number of charities artistically aligned both at home and abroad.

Last Thursday, July 30, was his first headlining performance in Nairobi at Ebony Lounge’s Nairobi Rapsody, dubbed “A Trumpet DJ Set”.

Owuor Arunga's father was at the show to offer support. PHOTO| THOMAS RAJULA

One of his opening acts, Cosmic Homies, the musical quartet comprising Karun, Taio Tipper, Mushka and Jay were again placing themselves firmly in the minds of the audience present.

They are young, they are hip, and they are stamping their soulful footprint in the local scene defiantly. Their outfits were a statement of the progressive urban culture they represent.

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Meanwhile, Geneva Arunga aka Dadabass was shooting parts for her video at the same event, with different scenes around the venue. For that occasion, the Arunga clan was here; including their father.

She later performed the song live, titled "The Party" for another scene.

Owuor Arunga aka Sultan of Swag in action on the trumpet. PHOTO| THOMAS RAJULA

Silverstone was also in the building, and together with Kanja they put up an energetic performance.

Owuor’s opted to showcase his disk jockeying and crowd hyping capabilities first. He did not disappoint when he started blowing on the trumpet though.

Finally, Naomi Wamboe sealed the night with her performance, that was as much singing as it was dancing.

Finally, Naomi Wamboe sealed the night with her performance, that was as much singing as it was dancing. PHOTO| THOMAS RAJULA