The much-anticipated concert will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at the ASK Arena within the Nairobi Showground.
The announcement signals a major year-end live music treat for rhumba and local music enthusiasts across the Kenyan capital.
Organisers have billed the Congolese crooner as the main act for the Jamhuri Day weekend showcase.
Popular Kenyan musicians Prince Indah and Johnny Junior will share the stage with the visiting Lingala vocalist.
Additional supporting artists are also scheduled to perform during the overnight festival programme.
Ferre Gola is no stranger to Kenyan audiences, having previously staged several well-attended concerts in the country.
He rose to continental prominence as a key vocalist in Werrason’s celebrated Wenge Musica Maison Mère band.
Over the past decade, he has established himself among the leading ballad singers in modern Congolese rhumba.
His smooth vocal delivery and classic Lingala arrangements continue to draw loyal followings across East and Central Africa.
Pairing him with Ohangla star Prince Indah and Johnny Junior bridges Congolese rhumba with homegrown Kenyan sounds.
The lineup reflects growing demand among Nairobi revellers for cross-genre live entertainment during the December festive season.
Event listings on the official Dala Festival ticketing portal show that early-bird Die Hard tickets worth KSh 3,500 have sold out.
Regular tickets are currently retailing at KSh 4,000, while VIP passes go for KSh 10,000.
VVIP access is listed at KSh 25,000, alongside reserved group tables for four guests priced at KSh 100,000.
Gates at the ASK Arena are scheduled to open at 2:00 pm on December 12, running until 4:00 am.
Final stage schedules and additional supporting acts are expected to be released ahead of the December show.