Ricky na Marafiki

RICKY NA MARAFIKI – BAND BIO

Ricky na Marafiki is a Kenyan Afro-Jazz band led by bassist and composer Ricky Nanjero. Formed with the spirit of friendship and collaboration, the band’s name — Marafiki meaning Friends — reflects their belief that music is a shared experience. Their sound blends African rhythm, jazz harmony, Swahili storytelling, and soulful improvisation, creating performances that are warm, uplifting, and deeply human.

At the heart of the band is connection — between the musicians, the music, and the audience. Every performance feels like a conversation, where each song carries emotion, memory, and lived experience. The group has performed on some of Kenya’s most respected stages, growing into one of the leading voices in the country’s modern live music and jazz culture.

Over the years, Ricky na Marafiki has featured some of Kenya’s finest instrumentalists and vocalists, each adding their own flavor and energy to the music. Their concerts range from intimate unplugged sessions to full-band festival sets, always guided by groove, warmth, and a message of togetherness.

The music of Ricky na Marafiki is rooted in everyday life — hope, love, struggle, healing, and celebration. Their performances invite listeners to feel, reflect, dance, and connect. It is music that speaks to the heart and reminds us that even through life’s challenges, we are never alone.Ricky na Marafiki is a music band from Kenya.