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Jabali Afrika
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ABALI AFRIKA originates from East Africa's Kenya. The band's original sound, however, is attributed to its own unique mixture and special fusion of African rhythms. This is a truly multi-faceted band whose members are not only adept at composing songs, playing a variety of instruments, and blending their voices into a harmonious sound but, are also talented dancers and choreographers. The band's origin can be traced to the Kenya National Theatre Dance Troupe. In 1993, some of the members of the troupe became dissatisfied with the choices in their repertoire. It was then that Joseck Asikoye, Victor Elolo,Justo Otongo, Evans Chagala and Robert Owino formed what is known as JABALI AFRIKA. JABALI AFRIKA is a sound that resonates throughout the world.
Awards won by JABALI AFRIKA: Kenya National Talent Search winners - 1993 Best Traditional Adaptation, Singer of the Year awards - 1994, 1995, 1996 World Vision Thirty Hour Famine recognition award -1995 Cultural Ambassador award-1996, 1997, 1998 APCA (Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities) best diversity event - 1998, 1999. Operation Recovery Silver Award (Working towards healing the nation after the August 7, 1998 bombing of the US embassy in Nairobi, Kenya) - 1999
Joseck grew up in a family of musicians. Music has been part of his life since birth, Joseck’s mother was a singer in the church and his dad was an accomplished musician who played with a lot of the legendary musicians that Kenya had in the late fifties going into the early sixties, greats such as George Mukabi, John mwale, Daudi kabaka, George Agade, Fadhili Williams just to name a few.
"Jabali Afrika's Performance was outstanding! No one wanted the evening to end. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Jabali Afrika. I would recommend this program to any college wanting to set their room on fire!!"
Leslie Fredrick, Coordinator of Student Activities
Sauk Valley Community College,
Dixon, IL
"Amazing Performance! They are high-energy with non-stop action. I was impressed with their audience participation. We will be bringing them back next year."
Tammy Russell, Coordinator of Diversity and International Student Programs
Penn State University
Altoona, PA
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