LABDI

Labdi is a trailblazing Kenyan musician, cultural operator and brand innovator dedicated to elevating contemporary African identity. Operating at the intersection of culture, business, and community, she builds high-impact platforms that challenge traditional boundaries. As one of East Africa's pioneering Orutu players, her sound fuses Ohangla, Taarab, and Benga with experimental folk and soul textures—ancient yet urgently present. A speaker, thought leader, and composer, Labdi champions sustainable cultural ecosystems and uncompromising creative narratives. Presented by Akum Agency with support from the Goethe-Institut.Labdi is a trailblazing Kenyan musician, cultural operator and brand innovator dedicated to elevating contemporary African identity. Operating at the intersection of culture, business, and community, she builds high-impact platforms that challenge traditional boundaries. As one of East Africa's pioneering Orutu players, her sound fuses Ohangla, Taarab, and Benga with experimental folk and soul textures—ancient yet urgently present. A speaker, thought leader, and composer, Labdi champions sustainable cultural ecosystems and uncompromising creative narratives. Presented by Akum Agency with support from the Goethe-Institut.