Sauti Sol’s Savara celebrates his 30th birthday today (25th May
2017), and with it makes a big announcement.
This comes after
undergoing a life-changing period this year - two separate accidents
with one having left his ankle broken.
Though still under recovery, he
just launched his imprint community initiative dubbed #SaWA (Savara
Women’s Advancement Program).
#SaWA
will roll out a series of community events and projects in the upcoming
weeks. They will include a football tournament, Sauti Sol’s first mega
concert in Eastlands and the launch of a training and mentorship program
for young ladies.
The
Birthday Boy, Savara says, “As I hit the Big 30 this year, I want to
give back to my family and fans from Eastlands, where I was born and
raised.
Every time I am back home, I interact with young people and they
have always expressed their longing to engage in fun activities like
sports and attending a Sauti Sol concert—that’s how my idea of doing
activities that engage and empower the community came about.
The
football tournament, concert and the ladies training program will bring
my fans together not only on a fun level, but also on a development
level,” adding, “I feel like I got a second chance to life this year,
and I want to share it with my fans.”
The Tournament will be held at Camp Toyoyo Jericho from 9 a.m.
The tournament is a 5-a-side set up with a total of 20 teams of 5
players above the age of 18. Every team will have to have at least two
women and will be competing for amazing prizes.
It will also be the
first time in months that Savara is playing football following his
recovery from his leg surgery. After the tournament, there will be an
after party hosting Sauti Sol’s first concert in Eastlands at Buru
Buru’s At Point Mall. Top DJs: ZJ Heno and Muzikal Sheriff will also be
performing at event and joined by celebrated MC Philipo.
The
culmination of #SaWA will be the pilot phase of a community ladies’
training and mentorship program that will recruit 50 ladies between
18-25 years from the Nairobi Eastlands area.
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