The Jamaican singer, known for his soulful voice and powerful messages about faith, unity and hope, is expected in Nairobi on Monday, November 17, 2025.
Event organisers confirmed that Luciano, whose real name is Jepther McClymont, will begin his visit with a media briefing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport shortly after his arrival.
Event organisers confirmed that Luciano, whose real name is Jepther McClymont, will begin his visit with a media briefing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport shortly after his arrival.
The team coordinating his trip says the airport session will give journalists and content creators the first chance to hear directly from the star about what he has planned for Kenyan fans.
After the airport reception, Luciano will continue with a packed programme that includes a main press conference scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, at Mövenpick Hotel in Westlands.
After the airport reception, Luciano will continue with a packed programme that includes a main press conference scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, at Mövenpick Hotel in Westlands.
The event will start early in the morning and is expected to draw a large turnout from both traditional media houses and online platforms, given his massive following in Kenya.
Organisers say the press conference will focus on his upcoming appearances, possible collaborations with Kenyan musicians, and his continued mission of inspiring audiences through reggae music.
Organisers say the press conference will focus on his upcoming appearances, possible collaborations with Kenyan musicians, and his continued mission of inspiring audiences through reggae music.
Luciano has long been admired for sticking to conscious lyrics that speak about spiritual growth, justice and human dignity.
A wide range of Kenyan media and entertainment brands are partnering to support his visit. These include radio and television stations, digital content outlets, and event companies that have played a major role in promoting reggae culture across the country.
A wide range of Kenyan media and entertainment brands are partnering to support his visit. These include radio and television stations, digital content outlets, and event companies that have played a major role in promoting reggae culture across the country.
The backing reflects how much Kenya values reggae and how deeply Luciano’s music has connected with local audiences over the years.
Luciano’s arrival also comes at a time when Nairobi’s entertainment scene is gaining renewed energy ahead of the festive season.
Luciano’s arrival also comes at a time when Nairobi’s entertainment scene is gaining renewed energy ahead of the festive season.
Promoters say his presence will add to the momentum and help highlight reggae’s influence in Kenya, especially among young people who have embraced the genre as a voice of expression and identity.
Over the years, Luciano has earned global respect for staying true to the foundations of Rastafarian music.
Over the years, Luciano has earned global respect for staying true to the foundations of Rastafarian music.
He often speaks out against artistes who use reggae for popularity without addressing meaningful issues. His focus on positivity and social uplift has earned him the nickname “The Messenger.”
Luciano’s work has not gone unnoticed on the international stage. He received his first Grammy nomination in 2002 for the album A New Day and was nominated again in 2016 for Zion Awake.
Luciano’s work has not gone unnoticed on the international stage. He received his first Grammy nomination in 2002 for the album A New Day and was nominated again in 2016 for Zion Awake.
Many of his songs, such as It’s Me Again Jah, Sweep Over My Soul, and Never Give Up My Pride, continue to dominate reggae playlists around the world.
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