Willy Paul upset he didn’t get the call to perform at Macron’s concert
Willy Paul has sparked conversation online after publicly questioning why he was not among the artistes selected to perform at the Africa Forward Summit Concert held in Nairobi on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The singer shared his disappointment through an Instagram post published shor..
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Kenyan musician Willy Paul has expressed his disappointment at not being selected to perform at the recent Africa Forward Summit Concert held in Nairobi on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
- Willy Paul publicly questioned the decision, stating, "I would have represented Kenya in a way history would remember."
- The event featured performances by selected Kenyan artistes for regional leaders, investors, diplomats, and international guests, including French President Emmanuel Macron.
- His remarks have sparked a debate online regarding recognition for Kenyan musicians at major international events.
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Bien Performs at Macron Concert Dressed as Mobutu Sese Seko - May 2026
Kenyan singer Bien-Aimé Baraza garnered significant online attention after performing at the Africa Forward Le Concert in Nairobi dressed in an outfit resembling the distinctive style of former Zairean kleptocrat, Mobutu Sese Seko. The performance took place during the Africa Forward Summit on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Bien has publicly defended his decision to engage with French President Emmanuel Macron at the summit, pushing back against accusations of betraying African interests. His wife, Chiki Kuruka, also defended fellow African artistes, including her husband, against online criticism for participating in events linked to the summit. In contrast, Kenyan musician Willy Paul expressed disappointment at not being selected to perform at the same concert.
