Machoka says there was more to the viral allegations about the reasons for the concert cancellation.Machoka@50 concert tickets can be purchased on Viutickets. Rhumba star Kanda Bongo Man, popularly known as the “King of Kwassa Kwassa”, was set for a historic performance in Kenya in 1991, but the highly anticipated show was cancelled before he performed. Decades later, media personality Fred Obachi Machoka has revealed what led to the cancellation of the much-awaited performance.According to Machoka, a friend of Kanda Bongo Man and the master of ceremonies at the show, there was more to the viral allegations about the reasons for the concert cancellation. Unverified claims have long indicated that the musician was in a relationship with a female TV star in Kenya. It has further been alleged that former late President Daniel Moi also had interest in the media personality. This, therefore, was fronted as a reason for the cancellation of the show, after an alleged displeasure by the former Head of State. Kanda Bongo Man arrived in Kenya in April 1991 and performed at several major venues, including Carnivore Grounds, Bomas of Kenya, KICC and Nyayo Stadium, drawing large crowds of fans.During his performance at Nyayo Stadium, he attracted high-end people, including the late George Saitoti, and the event was filled with over 40, 000 fans. Alongside him was prominent Kikuyu musician J...
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