Impakt Events Director Lucius Banda first broke the news that they were courting popular Jamaican reggae group Culture during Wendy Harawa’s Nalliah album launch at Lingadzi’s Mandimu Gardens in Lilongwe recently.
However, he did not come out clear on the details indicating that they were still in discussions.
But Lucius popularly known as Soldier, in the music circles, yesterday confirmed that Culture and Kenyatta Hill would perform in the country on June 3.
He has since posted information on his Facebook page about the event indicating Culture, featuring Kenyatta Hill, will perform live in Malawi on June 3.
The poster also indicates that Anthony Makondetsa, Black Missionaries, Sam Smack, Soul Raiders, Nepman, Sangie and Lambanie Dube will curtainraise the concert.
“We can now confirm that Culture and Kenyatta Hill are coming to Malawi. We delayed in announcing because we wanted everything to be in black and white but now people can start preparing,” he said.
The musician said they were planning to have the concert at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe but things did not work.
“We really wanted it to be at Bingu Stadium but it didn’t work so we are working on another venue and Civo Stadium is our target,” he said.
He said they will soon come back to the people and announce the venue of the concert.
The ‘Mabala’ hitmaker also indicated that they are likely to have two shows in Lilongwe with the climax on June 3.
“We have not ruled out other places. We have been trying to talk to partners in Blantyre to have one show there but we have not made progress. If partners can come out then we can shift one show from Lilongwe [to Blantyre],” Lucius said.
It seems Impakt Events which has also revealed that this year they will hold the Sand Music Festival in Mangochi in October, has fallen in love with Jamaican artists.
Lucius and team have already brought into the country Jamaican artists Busy Signal and Turbulence.
Culture was formed in 1976 as the vocal trio of Joseph Hill (formerly a percussionist in Studio One house band the Soul Defenders), his cousin Albert Ralph Walker and Roy Kenneth Dayes, initially using the name The African Disciples.
They later changed to Culture.
Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, Kenyatta Jr Culture Hill’s career as a singer began the day his father’s ended.
Joseph Hill, singer and songwriter of the legendary Jamaican vocal trio Culture, passed away in 2006 while on tour of Europe.
Left without a lead singer, Kenyatta—then the band’s sound engineer—stepped from behind the mixing board to the stage before going on tour.
Kenyatta performed with his father’s band at the Western Consciousness show in 2007, which was dedicated to Joseph Hill, and became the lead singer of Culture while Walker and Nelson continue to provide backing vocals.
According to available information, in 2011, Live On was released, featuring Kenyatta’s performances of his father’s songs, including Two Sevens Clash and International Herb.
Lucius had time to perform one of Culture’s songs during the Lingadzi show.
“There is more we are doing but all we need from people is the support. As Impakt Events we will do our best in terms of giving people the best. The corporate world should also support us to make this concert massive,” he said.
Lucius said he has passion for the music industry and that he decided to bring Culture and Kenyatta Hill because people here love reggae music.
“Actually Kenyatta Hill will be coming with his mother. He is on top of it all and not different from his father for those who have listened to him. People have listened to songs by Culture and so it is only good that they watch them live,” he said.
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