[PHOTOS] How Nairobi International Jazz festival went down

The festival was headlined by South African musician Jonathan Butler.

In Summary
  • The 62-year-old brought the crowd to their feet.
  • Some even moved closer to the stage to dance to his music. 
by LINDWE DANFLOW
InPictures
31 October 2023 - 12:03
South African Musician Jonathan before the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023.
South African Musician Jonathan before the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023.
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"Again! Again! Again! Jazz music fans kept screaming at Jonathan Butler for more after he finished performing during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival. 

The Jazz festival took place on Saturday night at the Bomas of Kenya and was headlined by South African singer-songwriter and guitarist  Jonathan Butler as the main act.

A guitarist during the Nairiobi International Jazz Festival at the Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
A guitarist during the Nairiobi International Jazz Festival at the Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
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South African musician Jonathan Butler when he arrived for the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
South African musician Jonathan Butler when he arrived for the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.

The International Jazz Festival was the epitome of high-end fashion, elegance and delicacies accompanied by a variety of cocktails. 

Maestro singer-songwriter and guitarist Jonathan Butler who is famous for his jazz fusions and worship songs took the crowd away with his worship song Holding On. 

 "I'm holding on since you've been gone. I keep holding on. Holding on. Ooh baby... " the crowd sang along to Butler. 

South African musician Jonathan Butler receiving gifts before his performance at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 202
South African musician Jonathan Butler receiving gifts before his performance at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 202
Image: BRIAN SIMIYU

The 62-year-old brought the crowd to their feet and some even moved closer to the stage to dance.

The Nairobi International Jazz Festival was organised by Radio Africa Events in conjunction with Twakutuza Trust, DonJulio and Safaricom.

South African musician Jonathan Butler taking a beverage before his performance at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023.
South African musician Jonathan Butler taking a beverage before his performance at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023.
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A man poses for a photo holding the Don Julio tequila during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at the Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
A man poses for a photo holding the Don Julio tequila during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at the Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
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A fan with a bottle of Don Julio during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
A fan with a bottle of Don Julio during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
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Classic FM presenter Mike Mwendwa during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Classic FM presenter Mike Mwendwa during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
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Safaricom ladies during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Safaricom ladies during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
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Lady spins to win a gift price at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023
Lady spins to win a gift price at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023
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Fans pose for a picture during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at the Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Fans pose for a picture during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at the Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
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A fan during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
A fan during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
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Fans arriving for the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at the Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Fans arriving for the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at the Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
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A disclaimer on rights to take images of those present during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at the Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
A disclaimer on rights to take images of those present during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at the Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Fans during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Fans during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
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A fan as they arrived at the Bomas of Kenya for the Nairobi International Jazz festival on October 28, 2023.
A fan as they arrived at the Bomas of Kenya for the Nairobi International Jazz festival on October 28, 2023.
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Fans during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at the Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Fans during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at the Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Image: BRIAN SIMIYU
South African musician Jonathan Butler before his performance at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023.
South African musician Jonathan Butler before his performance at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023.
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Fans at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023
Fans at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023
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Radio Africa Group Events Manager Somoina Kimojino with jazz fans at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023
Radio Africa Group Events Manager Somoina Kimojino with jazz fans at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023
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Radio Africa Group Events Manager Somoina Kimojino serving some food at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023
Radio Africa Group Events Manager Somoina Kimojino serving some food at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023
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South African musician Jonathan Butler receiving gifts before his performance at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 202
South African musician Jonathan Butler receiving gifts before his performance at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 202
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South African musician Jonathan Butler receiving gifts before his performance at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 202
South African musician Jonathan Butler receiving gifts before his performance at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 202
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South African musician Jonathan Butler holds a book guide before his performance at the Nairobi International Festival on October 28, 2023./
South African musician Jonathan Butler holds a book guide before his performance at the Nairobi International Festival on October 28, 2023./
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South African musician Jonathan Butler receiving gifts before his performance at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023.
South African musician Jonathan Butler receiving gifts before his performance at the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023.
Image: BRIAN SIMIYU
A fan arriving at the Bomas of Kenya for the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023.
A fan arriving at the Bomas of Kenya for the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023.
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A fan arriving at the Bomas of Kenya for the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023.
A fan arriving at the Bomas of Kenya for the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023.
Image: BRIAN SIMIYU
A fan during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
A fan during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Image: BRIAN SIMIYU
A fan arriving at the Bomas of Kenya for the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023.
A fan arriving at the Bomas of Kenya for the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023.
Image: BRIAN SIMIYU
A fan arriving at the Bomas of Kenya for the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023.
A fan arriving at the Bomas of Kenya for the Nairobi International Jazz Festival on October 28, 2023.
Image: BRIAN SIMIYU
Fans arriving for the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at the Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Fans arriving for the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at the Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Image: BRIAN SIMIYU
Fans during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Fans during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Image: BRIAN SIMIYU
Fans during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Fans during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Image: BRIAN SIMIYU
A fan arriving for the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at the Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
A fan arriving for the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at the Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Image: BRIAN SIMIYU
Fans during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Fans during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Image: BRIAN SIMIYU
Fans during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Fans during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Image: BRIAN SIMIYU
A fan during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
A fan during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Image: BRIAN SIMIYU
A fan during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
A fan during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Image: BRIAN SIMIYU
A fan during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
A fan during the Nairobi International Jazz Festival at Bomas of Kenya on October 28, 2023.
Image: BRIAN SIMIYU

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