Showcase Wednesday presents Maroon Commandos (2021)

Maroon Commandos’ journey started in 1969 when Lt. Col. J.M.M Wambua alias Nyeusi decided to form a music band within his unit. He wanted to improve the performance of Drum Platoon and at the same time form a dance band.
Muchemi embarked on the search for musicians which took him to clubs in downtown River Road where he met Habel Kifoto and other original band members including Kibe, Kizito, Ringo, Shem, and Tony, whose fathers all worked for the Kenya Railways Cooperation and lived in Eastlands in Makongeni, Kaloleni and Shauri Moyo estates. They were the vijana wa mtaa....hood boys...and were swiftly recruited in the Kenya Armed Forces, (Kenya Army).
After nine months of training at the Military barracks in Gilgil, the six civilians graduated into Military and were posted to the 7th Battalion (7KR). They were joined by Masheti and Bushi Kimani, members of the Bongo Boys Band in Nakuru, also recruited into the military, and that was the birth of Maroon Commandos Band.
Maroon Commandos’ success saw the band perform beyond the confines of the military across the country. Today Maroon Commandos Band is over 50 years old and going strong recruiting new members as the older generation is posted out. Maroon Commandos continues to serve as a platform for many army men to pursue their talents in music. Throughout all these years, Maroon Commandos have shown military discipline and remained consistent in delivering music that cuts across generations.

[@ianraemartins7138]

Every time I listen to 'vijana wa miaka 7' (7th Battalion regiment Langata, Nairobi) wana Maroon commandos Its pure greatness.... Old songs by the mighty Habel kifoto from Taita.... To the rhythm guitarist Tuesday Onguro from nyanza to our now crew by Johnie magneto and Eliano Mtalino... Favorite line is that of Christina.... Cheza na marooni.... Wana mchezo wa kila rika.... Isipokuwa watoto hawakubaliwi.... Na akina mama wajawazito..... Huyo ni Tuesday na sultan😹😹viva viva Maroon commandos..... Chawuchenyi maroon commandos 🚀

[@amileenahope204]

The saxophone and the trumpet kills me completely... Kudos Maroon... i love you for freeeeee

[@VeronyProductions]

This is the very authentic Kenyan beat.

[@godwinamanya9978]

The best Band I Know since , i was steward and a sports person , Congrats , SANA ...Maroon Commandos , Mbele Milele ....7KR Langata Barracks , God Bless You ...

[@e376342]

While enjoying the music. Remember these are military personnel. Discipline is top notch, and they can go a full hour without breaking a sweat. Kudos to my colleagues at Eastleigh airbase

[@mjr.gen.fredrickkyungu7552]

I love this, Pale Ngong road, Kona Fine breeze Nairobi. I miss them days.....

[@pkiruidreh7277]

Bringing the 90s golden era memories 🔥🔥

[@esthermwende2730]

My all time Band through the years.I love you guys.Mwana wa Tuesday Davido ❤️ I hear you . You guys Killed this particular show why lie.

[@felixnyamai5399]

You guys performed so well during our 20TH GRADUATION Kenya School Of Revenue Admninstration (KESRA) on friday 17th Nov 2023 . Infcat you did one of my best rhumba songs, Charonyi Ni Wasi. I really danced weuh

[@LakeManStudio]

So good, after defending us from our enemies they defend our ears and hearts with the sweetest ear candy. peremende ya masikio. my grandpa listened to maroon commandos and my children will still enjoy these timeless, priceless tunes.

[@Mkmotorsltd254]

This has just made my drive from nairobi to mombasa shorter❤❤

[@apostlealimaalimalisr.8060]

Maroon Commandos tunes reminds me the 90s listening to this songs played on kbc...you didn't have to look at your watch as soon as you hear their famous songs would know it's 1pm....ooooh, how sweet they made life for us....I love you commandos

[@user-uk1yb7yi1h]

God bless these maroons,sooths my saul,i wish i could get that solo guitar....the music is mmwaaah❤❤❤. Kenyans should go back to th history and see when kenya was real❤❤❤. Be blessed my dear brothers

[@jjerry965]

This is so refreshing . The guy (Juma) with the alto voice is super

[@owinoopondo4624]

Juma any day. He's a great crooner. Listen him in Siku Ya Wazee, " Wapi Opondo, Opondo!"

[@johnnjoroge2773]

The write up is very educative and entertaining. But some corrections is the Military Training has never been in Gilgil but Lanet Nakuru before it was known as Armed Forces Training School. AFTC were all military Cadres were Train.

[@devotedwriter1933]

May God continue blessing Kenya and protect our forces as they protect our borders. Thank you Maroon Commandos for continuing to protect our mental health though music.

[@belhaumwigama9155]

It is the saxophone and the trumpet for me... You people kill it... I have missed you guys big time.. Am coming back in full swing on Friday..... Nimewatafuta saaaana.. Request naanz kuweka sahiiii... I love you for freeeee

[@evaamayamu5689]

My favourite band in Kenya!They are simply great!

[@gibsonobiero10]

Among the best home-grown pewa dole commandos

[@josephndiritu7826]

I love u guys,riziki really remember u

[@edwardmutuku8565]

Great performance 👏. Reminds me of Kosewe those days. Missing in action is Brian, Wekesa, Tuesday Onguro, Kajiwe, Festo Riziki and Mwandembo.

[@kakimuniafu450]

...and the late but great Habel Kifoto

[@majuomigos8074]

Unaeza jua hii wimbo ya kwanza wanaanza nayo wakiperform?

[@kelvinkarani1904]

@@majuomigos8074 Sine Ndoe by Habel Kifoto - Maroon Commandos

[@josephndiritu7826]

Guys ure the best can remember the days forming at kicc riziki nakuletea saaana

[@josephndiritu7826]

Festo ure conducts pliz

[@jamesabongo8502]

Aki Maroon hapo mwisho ya mawazo.......been a loyal fun since 2007.....till date

[@magdalinesila4661]

The best of the best.....I really love the 1st song

[@davidmokaya1893]

The best ever.I miss my 7KR moments.I miss you guys.You are the best.My entry mate Johnnie Magneto.

[@HapaSawa]

A brilliant performance.

[@makariosmuasya5559]

Purely nostalgic i really miss those old days when music 🎶 was music 🎶🎶

[@naftarynjuguna9513]

I can watch this millions times.....congratulations

[@dominicbett5100]

these legends are really great people ❤️❤️❤️

[@rachelanyango2117]

I wish I had a son to take after you guys

[@conradatiang4476]

Thank you Maroon Commandos for the consistency. Great Music never ages.

[@HapaSawa]

It doesn't

[@florencechepkirui6370]

Rhumba !! I love this guy ❤😍

[@martinodhiambo1639]

Hawa wanaume wako sawa , I can't get enough of this

[@nahashonkimata9788]

Great music...proud of you Maroon Commandos

[@juliemwangi4187]

ogega on mic🎤😍, mtaliano too is another keep going strong band ya 7KR🔥🔥

[@jraphaelosano5690]

I wish siku moja bahati ya kujoin KDF iniangukie ndio pia mimi niingie Maroon Commandos nijifundhishe kuchen guitar ya solo. Steller performance 👏 🙌

[@samongonga1148]

Amazing 👏👏👏

[@adamsmutua2162]

like these guys too much, moreso, their humbleness will make them go far. kudos gang

[@Nyagwoka]

Great performance WanaMaroon!

[@kakimuniafu450]

Wow, this here is priceless...by the most consistent and disciplined band in Kenya. Thanks for sharing. God bless you all Maroon...members past and present; and God rest the souls of those who departed too.

[@I_Matheri]

I cannot get enough of this performance.

[@lornalangat9859]

Waaaau maroon commandos mpaka mwisho.love your music.muziki ya heshima na mafunzo tele.keep it up

[@estheratuntun2020]

Love their live performance splendid indeed.

[@gordonochieng6144]

Personally am a musician but why do I feel like crying with a lot of joy when listening to your performance.Levell of organisation and concentration plus timing

[@philipsitte9797]

Jeshi wakifanya kitu,hawabahatishi, there's no room for error. 😮

[@albertangeloro5832]

to be presented Saturday, 12/16/23 on Radio Soleil (2-6-pm) Little Haiti, Brooklyn, NY

[@23568982]

That's excellent.i love my Kenya maroon commandos.xxx Twede Kazi

[@aldonlinda8727]

Great lovely voices never tire to listen to Maroon Commandos Magneto you guys are always marvellous my all time playlist...Good work guys keep it up and lots of love!

[@ruthn9381]

Beautiful melodies...nostalgic indeed!!!!!!

[@priscahwanjikukimemia5331]

In love with this great voices...great performance

[@amadiishahilidza1404]

Just splendid!

[@23568982]

Where do they perform in kenya.i love maroon commandos akina habel kifoto.

[@lucasmweu]

Nice band and gifted once meet them at a certain club in Langata Otiende 👌

[@gilbertchemwolo386]

Wonderful performance 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@user-eg5vu1wn2n]

HappyINDEPENDENCE day.Kenya @60🎤👣✨🇰🇪

[@joangichuru8044]

Excellent

[@iam_tonny]

Kazi ipoie kabisa maroon commandos

[@usuribeatrice1258]

Asante bwana is my favorite thumb up Wana maroon

[@sophiemusa4179]

2024...to many more

[@user-yj7gi5bv1m]

Classics

[@soldier16160]

Papa Magineto Ogega on Solo

[@charlesmuli6700]

One of the group best songs

[@abooaboo-rs4uw]

Gallant men

[@EmmieKayz]

Great performance by you guys

[@23568982]

I love this song. Taita language.

[@soldier16160]

Wow wow

[@23568982]

Kenya yetu.i love this.xx

[@gabistan2007]

Excellent performance

[@ericmaingi8442]

Big ups maroon commandos performance 💥💥💥💥💥💥🤜🤛 🤜🤛

[@rachelanyango2117]

I love you guys

[@benjaminmatheka4390]

Congratulations 👏Apandes . Good job

[@anthonyomukoyia1204]

Wana marooni hooyee

[@tobiasoriedo6620]

Pole sana kijana ,eeeh. Tutazidi eeeeee,,,eeeee

[@thomasmaturu]

greate voices🤩

[@ngoloeric3073]

Wow wow wow. Nostalgia

[@kipchumbayebei8250]

My all time band

[@floameyo6358]

This music slapped harder than your father’s belt...

[@mwalimumaths864]

Superb

[@Kiseu_Daniel]

Would have been a brilliant performance if only they could pronounce those Taita song words accurately. Habel Kifoto is a legend. May he continue resting in peace

[@esthermwende2730]

They really hacked it remember they are not Taita.

[@kakimuniafu450]

@ Daniel...instead of just enjoying, you had to go there. Maybe you can give us the proper, correct lyrics?

[@daniskiprosho]

Lyrics tumfanyie nini. Beats and vocals are 🤏🤏👏👏

[@goldenprotection6632]

Good music!

[@PWEZACHEZA8]

Amazing performance, I watch this whole again again. Swali lakini... nani afahamu title ya kibao hiki @ 25:18

[@edwardsimiyu7239]

Soft side of military men... well done.

[@floameyo6358]

Cheza na wana maroone

[@vukoni1]

Were they the ones that play the song with outstanding trumpet that goes like this: Ta-Ta-Ta-ta-tara-tara-tat-ta-taratara-tata-tara-tara-ta-taaa.... I found out boy scouts from Zambia played that for their parade marching band.

[@meriamhiakasekama1369]

viva commondos

[@majuomigos8074]

Hii ngoma ya kwanza maroon commandos wanaanza nayoo inaitwa aje?....tafadhali mwenye anajua aniambie

[@hudsonmafusa]

Inaitwa nalila

[@kelvinkarani1904]

Sine Ndoe

[@felixowino1212]

I always play this in my house and it's just lovely...old is Gold. KDF you're my shuja

[@phoenixgeneration9740]

I write great poems when your music plays

[@justinngaithia6946]

Tumaini Joshua- mwisho wa saxophonists.

[@amileenahope204]

I love this band very much! Where do they perform these days? I miss them greatly! Good stuff

[@mjr.gen.fredrickkyungu7552]

Nairobi, Ngong road, juction fine Breeze club.

[@joylinechepkorir1114]

Which days?

[@ndindinthiwa2252]

Fridays at Fine breeze. On Sundays they are at Motown in Langata

[@lucasmweu]

Somewhere around Otiende

[@clasiesiloh5871]

Wana-Maroon 🖖

[@samuelmaina-gk5rs]

Sir respect🫡

[@jeremyss7705]

🔥🔥💥

[@Empowered6]

Which language is the first song in this video?

[@iam_tonny]

Nalila aah,naalila sine ndoe ingi nibonyagha wada

[@23568982]

Where is this? So nice.

[@krareturns-cpakabamiano]

what the title of the song Playing at 16 minutes into the song ! please -maroon also played the song at Mashujaa day 2021 and it was great

[@HapaSawa]

"Tucheze Sambale"

[@user-jd9hd1si8h]

Amazing 👏