Makadem gave an electrifying performance during the Ford Foundation Grantees reception held on 10th June at the GoDown Arts center in Nairobi. The Guests present during the event included current Ford Foundation grantees, friends of the Ford Foundation and the Ford Foundation team led by Vice President Darren Walker, outgoing Regional Representative Dr. Willy M. Mutunga and Dr. Joyce Nyairo.
Makadem later presented a copy of his Ohangla Man album to the visiting Vice President, Mr. Darren Walker.