Zilizopendwa: Students reminisce on the old good days at music fete

The song was dedicated to the departed sister of the arranger and conductor Kavekhere who will be buried this coming weekend.

"My sister left us this week and today we dedicate this soulful song to her in celebration of her life," said Kavehere who was accompanied by the producer Kahi Indimuli who also doubles as the National Chairman of Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA).

Lukenya Academy from Eastern and Agoro Sare High from Nyanza found themselves with a similar choice of Azda by T.P.O.K Jazz.

The number is in praise of a new car model Azda that is just about to replace the Volkswagen (People's Car) and the song describes its new comfort of safety, reliability, comfort and sheer aesthetics.

Central Kenya had Alliance High School bringing Les Wanyinka's Tamaa Mbaya in a choice that elevated the category's spirit of never-ending innovation and creativity.

The song depicts a rather greedy character who has his eyes on almost everything and covets anything in sight.

He is warned of the consequences of his insatiable desires.

The master of Zilizopendwa, Philip Kisia, took a detour from Congolese Lingala and Kenyan Benga to the far lands of South Africa with his powerhouse Chavakali High School and with Lucky Dube's Together As One.

Strength of a Woman originally done by Shaggy was well arrested by Koitalel High School as arranged by Daniel Asige.

The song is in awe of the woman and depicts the numerous successes and roles of the woman in society.

Also performing were Sacred Heart Mombasa, Kipsigis Girls as well as Ugenya High School.

Speaking at the event, the CEO and Executive Director of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development Prof Charles Ong'ondo said the festival has offered students a great opportunity to implement and experience the Competency-Based Curriculum first hand.

"We have sponsored a class on CBC at the festival and we are impressed by the quality of presentations from ECD, Primary, Junior, Senior Secondary, universities, and colleges," he said adding that KICD own choir is participation at the fete.

The National Chairman of the Kenya Music Festival Prof Frederick Ngala thanked KICD for the support they have accorded the festival.