Kenya’s Bien Features on US Vice President Kamala Harris African Playlist
United States Vice President Kamala Harris has shared a playlist of 25 African hits that she listened to during her recent visit to Africa.
Dubbed “My Travels”, the playlist features artists from all over Africa, with Tanzanian musicians dominating the list with tracks by Zuchu, Ali Kiba, Jay Melody, Mbosso, Jux ft Marioo, Darassa, Marioo ft Abbah, and Platform ft Marioo all appearing.
Bien Aime Baraza of Sauti Sol band is the only Kenyan artist featured on the playlist with his song “No Body” in collaboration with Tanzanian singer Darassa.
During her tour of Africa, Harris traveled to Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia where she met with African leaders and musicians to discuss economic development, security, and climate change.
Harris expressed her intention to promote African artists in international markets and help them to reach a wider audience.
This was her first visit to the continent since taking office and was focused on deepening US partnerships with African nations.
Harris reiterated the country’s commitment to deepening partnerships with African nations, stating that Africa is “critical to our shared global future”.
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With all due respect Africa needs more than artist promotion. NBA All stars had Nigerian rapper. That's not the direction for Africa. It's nauseous to be treated just like another Africa American who's been put in a cage by Americans and what is expected of them is sport and music only. Africa is Free and diverse in all sectors of the economy. I hope Africa leaders could learn from the East how to progress. Kagame is Learning faster and developing a nation and culture. Don't buy into democracy nonsense that the West has been selling while stealing massive resources and funding NGO with peanut to keep Africans busy. Shetani ashindwe
Karibu COHO (Continent of Human Origins), Karibu nyumbani Dada Kamala Harris - Makamu wa Rais wa nchi ya Marekani.