Mashujaa Love Concert 2023: A Resounding Success Celebrating Kenya’s Sheroes

This year’s concert held on 20^th October was a remarkable showcase of the creative brilliance from both local and regional talents who brought their art, music, and poetry to the stage. The concert transcended boundaries, uniting human rights defenders from social justice centres, seasoned, youthful individuals, creatives, artists, art enthusiasts, CSOs and change makers in the country.

The turnout was nothing short of impressive, with over 400 participants joining the event physically, filling the air with an electrifying atmosphere of unity.

From noon till sunset, the concert resonated with the sounds of music, the sights of art, and the power of poetry, driving home the importance of these creative mediums in conveying messages of human rights, democracy, and social justice.

Beyond the melodies, the colors, and the words, the Mashujaa Love Festival continued to fulfil its mission of creating linkages between the seasoned human rights defenders and the youthful human rights defenders (HRDs).

It was heart-warming to see Shujaa Ngungi Wa thiong’o who shared with us his message that emphasizes the significance of always honour our sheroes. He emphasized that we must not forget those who have come before us in the struggle. And that we must remember to celebrate ourselves as this rejuvenates our spirit to take the next step.

This year’s edition of the Mashujaa Love Concert served as a platform for dialogue and collaboration, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experiences between those who have been in the movement for years and those who are increasingly getting concerned with at the forefront of promoting social accountability, social justice, and human rights.

The success of the Annual Mashujaa Love Festival not only pays tribute to the heroes who have paved the way for justice and democracy in the country but also inspires a new generation to carry the torch forward.

The 2023 Annual Mashujaa Love Concert Festival was jointly organized by Defenders Coalition, Coalition for Grassroot Human Rights Defenders and PAWA254 unfolded as a resounding success, leaving a mark that extends far beyond the event itself.

Acknowledgement

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the partners, dignitaries, human rights defenders, and artists who attended and supported the Annual Mashujaa Festival.

The proceeds from the concert will go to building of the Haki Village, a home for human rights defenders.

As we look forward to the future, the Mashujaa Love Festival will continue to be a platform for bring together the diverse struggles in pursuit of a society founded on justice and human rights.