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Its all systems go for 2nd love festival


Artists with a cause meet Nakuru's Deputy Governor Hon. David Kones

Love Festival organizers hit the ground running this year partnering with government, artists, youth leaders, women groups and hotels to teach the importance of taking care of our environment. The festival kicked off with activities such as a capacity building workshop on vertical farming for 230 women leaders from 28 groups in Naivasha, Mental health awareness workshop for at least 130 youths and a mentorship session with Artists from Nakuru and its environs courtesy of artists with a cause under the love festival Africa brand.


The Artists included H_art the band, Journalist/ artist Jayne Opondo, Kenzo Matata, P-unit’s Frasha and Gabu, Mbuzi Gang’s iphoolish, Prezzo, Kashkeed, Talent Managers Ras Jack and Steve Ogechi, Standard Group's writer Solomon Koko to name a few.

The festivals main event is set for september 2023 but will be preceded by a similar event in Arusha in the month of june in partnership with Tanzania international Tourism Festival. All artists involved in the cause signed a commitment to use their art, brands, time and networks towards contributing to climate change through tree planting and mentorship of upcoming artist in the creative industry.

The first event attracted a little over 13,000 in attendance who took part in various activities from cultural shows, adventure, tourism exhibition, boat riding, cycling races, tree planting, football bonanza, hiking and entertainment from mega superstars; the likes of H_art the band, Diamond platinumz, khaligraph jones, Nadia Mukami and others were in performance. 

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