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Lovers' Rock sensation Don Campbell will headline a charity concert at Nairobi's KICC Tsavo Ballroom on February 15 to support Kenya's deaf community.
Don Campbell will also perform alongside Kenya's renowned reggae and dancehall artists, Nazizi, Wyre, and the Gravitti Band.
Beyond entertainment, the concert aims to raise awareness and support for Kenya's deaf community. The initiative aims to challenge misconceptions about deafness and demonstrate the capabilities of deaf people in society. The event is organized through a collaborative partnership between Dutch social enterprise The Long Trail's Roots and Culture Travel brand, the Deaf Centre Kwale (a community hub serving Kwale County and Kibera), Mtaani.com, and King Lion Sounds.
Prince Otach, the UK-based Kenyan promoter behind the concert, says the event aims to promote social inclusion.
"This concert is dedicated to raising awareness for the deaf community in Kenya. Deaf staff will serve food and drinks using sign language, creating a memorable and inclusive experience."
His sentiments were echoed by Jos Wesemann, Managing Director of The Long Trail and Senior Consultant at the Deaf Center. The Long Trail is a social enterprise specializing in community-based tourism and social development projects.
Born to deaf parents and fluent in sign language, Wesemann has dedicated his career to supporting African deaf communities, working with deaf communities in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Zambia.
"There is a serious lack of awareness about deafness in Kenya, especially in rural areas. Many people mistakenly view it as a mental disability, a contagious disease, or even a curse. These misconceptions need to change. Wesemann says.
The concert will feature several innovative elements to promote inclusion. Members of the deaf community will actively participate by selling food and beverages. Attendees will be encouraged to order in sign language, and basic sign language will be taught in on-site workshops.
Interactive booths from non-profit organizations focused on disability inclusion, climate action, and food security.
Proceeds from the event will support vital social programs benefiting marginalized deaf communities in Kwale County and Nairobi.
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