Despite the gloomy weather that has been sweeping Nairobi lately, the skies cleared just in time for the highly anticipated Blankets & Wine Festival.
As this was the first Blankets & Wine show of the year, the one-day festival was eagerly awaited by music lovers and anyone hoping for a fun Sunday night.
AKA and Nneka headlined the lively festival, which became known for its vibrant atmosphere, edgy crowd and cutting-edge performances.
Blankets & Wine is already an established and well-known event in East Africa, but this particular edition was something special as it featured a scintillating showcase of some of Nairobi's rising young stars including Prisca Ojwang', Ciano Maimba, Muroe, Kiwango and Kerby. and Janice Iche among others.
Singer-songwriter Tetu Shani proved why he is one of East Africa's most exciting emerging artists with a standout performance, including a beautiful duet with singer Mayonde on his song "Chemistry". .
The best of 'Nu Nairobi brought their A-game to the stage and shattered all doubts about the potential of the young scene.
Nigeria's Nneka probably won more Kenyan fans after her outstanding performance that night. The concert also featured an energetic surprise performance by founder Muthoni The Drummer Queen, who was joined on stage by Fena, Mayonde and Kagwe Mungai to perform her popular song “Kama Kawaida.”
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AKA's headlining performance was so epic that the crowd begged for an encore. And of course, Suraj and Ukweli ended the show with a happy party for anyone who wanted to dance the night away.
In addition to the music, the festival site was filled with a variety of food stalls, as well as pop-up shops selling clothing, art and jewelry. As the only festival of its kind in Nairobi, Blankets & Wine continues its legacy in East Africa. It attracts a variety of ages and races and continues to be a hub for the biggest names in Nairobi's creative scene.
PICTORIAL: Blankets and Wine delivers a Vibrant Musical Experience & Kampala’s hottest babes
From rousing house music to traditional Ugandan folk songs, the mid-year edition of Blankets and Wine, sponsored by Tusker Cider, held at the Lugogo Cricket Oval last Sunday, offered a lively mix of musical experiences live as the event brought in celebrations of its 10th anniversary. to exist.
Starting at 2:00 p.m., the edit began with DJ duo Melodic Inversions leading guests around the venue with their unique mix of electronic music and electric guitar mixes as guests set up their chairs and mattresses.
As revelers began to settle in, A Ka Dope Band took the stage alongside Brain Aliddeki, a multi-instrumentalist and Afro-fusion folk songwriter and performer whose modern take on traditional folk songs was backed by dancers. from Maganda.
Robot Boii thrills revelers at the Smirnoff Fiesta
Appearing at Smirnoff's party last Wednesday, Robot Boii, who took the stage minutes after 11 a.m., wowed the crowd by performing with the popular line "Roboto Roboto" from his song "Salary Salary."
Dressed in all black and sporting his signature bucket hat style, Robot Boii put on an energetic but rather brief performance that had revelers flocking to Oksalayo and everyone's favorite payday.
Along with DJ Lindash, versatile robot Boii skillfully performed the show with Amapiano's dance moves that only Amapiano lovers would dance to, making his performance worth every minute.
Addressing the party, Judie Nandekya, Smirnoff's brand manager, said Smirnoff uses various aspects of popular culture to further engage with its consumers, including music.
As one of today's fastest growing music trends, Amapiano is the best choice for the premiere Fiesta to deliver a bold and dynamic experience to consumers, he added.
The Smirnoff Unleash Your Edge Fiestas are nationwide music experiences that started with the Kampala edition and will span various parts of the country to provide consumers with the most anticipated offbeat vibe of the first fiesta.
The first night also featured mixes from DJ Vanss of Kamapla, Thee Ugandan Babe, Dj Etania, Melodic Inversions, DJ Kash Pro and DJ Mark, hosted by Sammy Wetala and Zam Zion.
The next Fiesta will take place in February at Martyr's University-Nkozi in Uganda to immerse consumers in another exciting Smirnoff Fiesta experience.
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Despite the gloomy weather that has been sweeping Nairobi lately, the skies cleared just in time for the highly anticipated Blankets & Wine Festival.
As this was the first Blankets & Wine show of the year, the one-day festival was eagerly awaited by music lovers and anyone hoping for a fun Sunday night.
AKA and Nneka headlined the lively festival, which became known for its vibrant atmosphere, edgy crowd and cutting-edge performances.
Blankets & Wine is already an established and well-known event in East Africa, but this particular edition was something special as it featured a scintillating showcase of some of Nairobi's rising young stars including Prisca Ojwang', Ciano Maimba, Muroe, Kiwango and Kerby. and Janice Iche among others.
Singer-songwriter Tetu Shani proved why he is one of East Africa's most exciting emerging artists with a standout performance, including a beautiful duet with singer Mayonde on his song "Chemistry". .
The best of 'Nu Nairobi brought their A-game to the stage and shattered all doubts about the potential of the young scene.
Nigeria's Nneka probably won more Kenyan fans after her outstanding performance that night. The concert also featured an energetic surprise performance by founder Muthoni The Drummer Queen, who was joined on stage by Fena, Mayonde and Kagwe Mungai to perform her popular song “Kama Kawaida.”
AKA's headlining performance was so epic that the crowd begged for an encore. And of course, Suraj and Ukweli ended the show with a happy party for anyone who wanted to dance the night away.
In addition to the music, the festival site was filled with a variety of food stalls, as well as pop-up shops selling clothing, art and jewelry. As the only festival of its kind in Nairobi, Blankets & Wine continues its legacy in East Africa. It attracts a variety of ages and races and continues to be a hub for the biggest names in Nairobi's creative scene.
PICTORIAL: Blankets and Wine delivers a Vibrant Musical Experience & Kampala’s hottest babes
From rousing house music to traditional Ugandan folk songs, the mid-year edition of Blankets and Wine, sponsored by Tusker Cider, held at the Lugogo Cricket Oval last Sunday, offered a lively mix of musical experiences live as the event brought in celebrations of its 10th anniversary. to exist.
Starting at 2:00 p.m., the edit began with DJ duo Melodic Inversions leading guests around the venue with their unique mix of electronic music and electric guitar mixes as guests set up their chairs and mattresses.
As revelers began to settle in, A Ka Dope Band took the stage alongside Brain Aliddeki, a multi-instrumentalist and Afro-fusion folk songwriter and performer whose modern take on traditional folk songs was backed by dancers. from Maganda.
Robot Boii thrills revelers at the Smirnoff Fiesta
Appearing at Smirnoff's party last Wednesday, Robot Boii, who took the stage minutes after 11 a.m., wowed the crowd by performing with the popular line "Roboto Roboto" from his song "Salary Salary."
Read Also : Did Barry Season 4 Episode 4 Recap: Sian Heder Is a Marvel Sellout?Dressed in all black and sporting his signature bucket hat style, Robot Boii put on an energetic but rather brief performance that had revelers flocking to Oksalayo and everyone's favorite payday.
Along with DJ Lindash, versatile robot Boii skillfully performed the show with Amapiano's dance moves that only Amapiano lovers would dance to, making his performance worth every minute.
Addressing the party, Judie Nandekya, Smirnoff's brand manager, said Smirnoff uses various aspects of popular culture to further engage with its consumers, including music.
As one of today's fastest growing music trends, Amapiano is the best choice for the premiere Fiesta to deliver a bold and dynamic experience to consumers, he added.
The Smirnoff Unleash Your Edge Fiestas are nationwide music experiences that started with the Kampala edition and will span various parts of the country to provide consumers with the most anticipated offbeat vibe of the first fiesta.
The first night also featured mixes from DJ Vanss of Kamapla, Thee Ugandan Babe, Dj Etania, Melodic Inversions, DJ Kash Pro and DJ Mark, hosted by Sammy Wetala and Zam Zion.
The next Fiesta will take place in February at Martyr's University-Nkozi in Uganda to immerse consumers in another exciting Smirnoff Fiesta experience.