Ghanaian Afro-Reggae star Rocky Dawuni has released a new music video titled “Nairobi”. This song appears on Dawuni’s 2015 album “Branches of the Same Tree.” “Nairobi” was videotaped in Kenya’s capital city and celebrates this “beautiful city in the sun.”
The “Nairobi” videoclip features iconic and historic monuments of Nairobi. Dawuni appears as a traveling musician, visiting neighborhoods, carrying a message of goodwill.
The video includes cameo appearances by well-known Kenyan socialites and celebrities including Dr. Abbas Gullet, the Secretary General of the Kenyan Red Cross; Kenyan publicity maverick Gina Din Kariuki; Kenyan tycoon and philanthropist Chris Kirubi; Kenyan dub poet and musician Oneko Arika who is also featured on the song. The track was co-produced with Danish music producer Pharfar.
“Nairobi” was videotaped by The Good Makers collaborative managed by Tilo Ponder on location in Kenya. Ethiopian filmmaker Babbi directed the video, together with Cris Blythe.
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