NAIROBI, November 15, 2026: Chinese and African artists came together for a cultural concert in Kenya’s capital Nairobi, showcasing traditional music and collaborative performances aimed at strengthening cultural exchanges and friendship between China and Africa.
The 70-minute concert, titled Golden Bell Resounds, Harmony Along the Silk Road, was held at the Kenya National Theater on Saturday evening.
Organised by the Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles and undertaken by China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd., the event featured Chinese folk music, classical piano arrangements and cross-cultural performances.
Renowned Chinese singer Wu Bixia performed the traditional Yunnan folk song The River Flows Clear, introducing Kenyan audiences to China’s musical heritage.
“It is my great honor to come to Kenya this time and introduce Chinese culture to local audiences,” she said.
Ma Xinming, executive vice chairman of the Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles, said the African tour was part of efforts to promote the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges.
He said music provided a platform for cultural dialogue, mutual understanding and stronger connections between Chinese and Kenyan communities.
The concert concluded with a joint performance of Jambo Bwana, a popular East African welcome song, drawing enthusiastic participation and applause from the audience.
Ma said the artists would continue their African tour in Ethiopia following the Kenya performance, expressing hope for further cultural engagements across the continent.
The event highlighted the role of music in bringing communities together and promoting cultural cooperation between China and African countries.