African Languages, Cultures and Literatures Section

Global Fellow (African Musical Heritage)

Name:

Mr Abdi Rashid Jibril

Website:

www.rootsinternational.co.ke

Biography

Under the direction of Abdi Rashid Jibril, Roots International has established itself as a musical curator/promoter of distinction in the East African market. The company hosts a weekly live music night in Nairobi Kenya called Thursday Nite Live which has run for 8 years and featured over 400 concerts and counting by local and regional bands/artists. https://www.facebook.com/thursdaynitelive This platform that has been recognized as one of the best live music venues on the African continent .