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Questions linger over low turnout at Burning Spear and Glen Washington's concerts in Kenya

Burning Spear, Glen Washington concerts in Kenya record dismal turnout [Videos] | Pulselive Kenya

Denis Mwangi

<p>This past weekend, two highly anticipated concerts featuring reggae icons Burning Spear and Glen Washington drew dismal crowds, raising concerns from music lovers.</p>

<p>Burning Spear, known for his influential contributions to reggae music, performed at Nairobi’s Uhuru Park on Saturday, while Glen Washington held his show at the Nakuru Athletics Club.</p>

<p>Despite the artists’ celebrated legacies, video footage from both events showed sparse attendance, surprising fans and music enthusiasts alike.</p>

Burning Spears concert at Uhuru Park, Nairobi

Glen Washington held his show at the Nakuru Athletics Club

<p>For many, the dismal turnout points to issues with the marketing and promotion of the concerts.</p>

<p>A significant number of Kenyans expressed shock upon learning that these iconic musicians were even in the country, indicating that the promotional efforts may not have reached a wide enough audience.</p>

<p>Daddy Owen, a Kenyan gospel musician, also criticised the organizers for the lack of visibility around the events, taking to social media to share his thoughts.</p>

<p><strong>Watch the Burning Spear's concert in Nairobi below:</strong></p>

<p><em>"Event organizers, please put some respect to these legendary artists like Burning Spear and Glen Washington. Do some marketing for your events!" he said. </em></p>

<p><em>"Why plan all that and not market your event well? Sad to see the outcome of those events. I saw the videos; I thought it was just a soundcheck," </em>added.</p>

<p>Kenyans have since voiced concerns on social media, questioning how well local promoters are adapting to the competitive events landscape, where digital visibility and outreach are key.</p>

<p>The low attendance at these concerts has sparked a larger conversation around the need for effective marketing to match the caliber of international stars gracing Kenyan stages.</p>

<p><strong>Watch the Glen Washington concert in Nakuru below:</strong></p>

Burning Spear, Glen Washington concerts in Kenya record dismal turnout [Videos]

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