Khaligraph, Nameless, Maroon Commandos to headline Blankets and Wine
Khaligraph Jones, Bensoul, Nameless and Maroon Commandos are among the artistes who will headline the upcoming Blankets and Wine event scheduled for July 2. This will be the second edition of the event this year with two more editions expected to take place on October 1 and December 17 respectively.
The first edition was held in April and was headlined by Nyashinski, Xenia Manasseh, Okello Max, Boutross, Les Wanyika, Nviiri, Lisa Oduor and Kinoti.
The July edition will feature, among others, Coster Ojwang, Brandy Maina, Maya Amolo and Mutoriah. Just like the first edition, it will be held at the Laureate Garden, within (the Home of Heroes) Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
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Considered East Africa’s premium music festival, Blankets and Wine has changed venues six times in its 14-year history.
Festival guru Muthoni Ndonga, popular known as Muthoni Drummer Queen (MDQ), in December said the new venue is the only one in Nairobi that can handle what she has in store for her fans.
“Kasarani is known for football and big political rallies, but there is so much more to that venue, you have no idea. Over the last 14 years, Carnivore is the only popular grounds we have worked with, the rest have been unfamiliar grounds that we made work,” Muthoni said.
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With big plans to grow Blankets and Wine into the Coachella of East Africa, Muthoni said she needed more space. Kasarani is also the only venue of its size in Nairobi with world-class facility such as a dedicated police station, perimeter fence, an access road and ample parking.
After taking a break following the Covid-19 outbreak in 2020, the event made an in-person comeback in 2022 with the Kenyan Summer 2 edition headlined by Nigerian artiste CKay alongside Kenyan performers Savara, Wakadinali and The Only Rosa.
Over the years, Blankets and Wine has established itself as one of the more popular live music experiences in Kenya, where music, food, craft and fashion are paired to create an event that delights and uplifts. Tickets are currently on sale at Sh3,500.
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