Daya stands on the barrier separating the crowd from the stage. The combination of the loud music and active audience caused the floor of Woulfe Alumni Hall to shake. (Solveig Rennan/ TommieMedia)
First-year students Nathaniel Karr and Rachel Farah take in Kamau’s performance. The two were experiencing their first Homecoming concert at St. Thomas. (Solveig Rennan/ TommieMedia)
Kamau performs at the Homecoming concert. The artist frequently used the term “yebo” when talking to the audience, which means ‘yes’ in Zulu. (Solveig Rennan/ TommieMedia)
(From left) Nkō Khélí, Kamau, and Dash Moon all perform at the UST Homecoming concert. Nkō Khélí and Kamau are brothers. (Solveig Rennan/ TommieMedia)
Daya performs at the UST Homecoming concert. The singer is younger than most UST students, turning 19 on October 24th. (Solveig Rennan/ TommieMedia)
Kamau kneels and raises a first during his performance of “PohLease,” a song about police brutality to African-Americans. Many members of the audience raised their fists as well. (Solveig Rennan/ TommieMedia)
Daya performs at the Homecoming concert. “Go roll toms, right? Is that what you guys say?” Daya asked. (Solveig Rennan/ TommieMedia)
Daya plays the piano for her song “Back to Me.” She started learning piano at 3 years old. (Solveig Rennan/ TommieMedia)
Kamau and Dash Moon embrace at the end of their set. The two have been performing together since 2009. (Solveig Rennan/ TommieMedia)
Daya poses for a photo with the crowd. “Hopefully I get back to the Twin Cities soon, because you guys are lit,” Daya said. (Solveig Rennan/ TommieMedia)
Pop singer Daya headlined the Homecoming concert Saturday night in Woulfe Alumni Hall. Rapper and singer Kamau opened the show. Reporter Solveig Rennan captured the sights.
Solveig Rennan can be reached at renn6664@stthomas.edu.