MC Jessy promises electric performances in Ameru festival
MC Jessy during an interview at NMG office in Meru. He is one of the organisers of the annual Ameru festival. PHOTO| DAVID MUCHUI
What you need to know:
- Being a political season, MC Jessy said, Tharaka-Nithi Governor Samuel Ragwa and his Meru counterpart Peter Munya, as well as senators Kithure Kindiki and Kiraitu Murungi, are expected to attend the festival.
The 2016 event was attended by more than 5,000 people and it remains to be seen how the April 15 festival goes down.
Comedian and emcee Jasper Muthomi, popularly known as MC Jessy, has assured revellers of electric performances and a star-studded annual Ameru festival set for the Easter holiday.
This is the second event after last year’s debut festival and will be at the Meru Show Ground.
MC Jessy, who is the organiser, said the festival is meant to showcase local comedians and musicians, celebrate the Meru culture, and give Kenyans a taste of Meru’s nature and hospitality.
Last year, partygoers were treated to eclectic performances by celebrated comedians and musicians, including Jaguar, Nameless, Willy Paul, DJ Pierra Makena, DJ Crème de la Crème, DJ Joe Mfalme, and comedian Sleepy, among others.
MC Jessy during an interview at NMG office in Meru. He is one of the organisers of the annual Ameru festival. PHOTO| DAVID MUCHUI
This year, MC Jessy, said they will providea platform for budding Meru artistes as well as upcoming local talents, including Bongo musician Nassizu, Koffi Machette, Kimaitaand others.
Renowned musicians such as Nameless, Jua Cali, Khaligraph Jones, Rappers Collo and Nyashinski, DJ Pierra Makena, Chris Darlingare expected to participate.
While last year’s festival was a two-day event, including a family fun day, this year will feature only overnight entertainment and partying.
“This is the ultimate Easter plan for every Kenyan who would like to socialize and enjoy Meru’s exciting scenery. This year we have moved to a bigger venue because we want to be more interactive.
“The location is a good experience for Kenyans from other parts of the country, while the event brings great entertainment to Meru residents,” MC Jessy said.
Besides entertainment, he said, those travelling from Nairobi will have an opportunity to enjoy roadside sceneries as they head towards Meru.
Being a political season, MC Jessy said, Tharaka-Nithi Governor Samuel Ragwa and his Meru counterpart Peter Munya, as well as senators Kithure Kindiki and Kiraitu Murungi, are expected to attend the festival.
“My desire is to see the event uniting the Meru people irrespective of the prevailing political differences. I will be satisfied if we are able to unite against political and clan differences,” he said.
The 2016 event was attended by more than 5,000 people and it remains to be seen how the April 15 festival goes down.
