Sunday, December 22, 2024, was nothing short of magical. The Laureate Gardens at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, came alive—literally—with the energy of Blankets & Wine’s summer December edition. This isn’t just any festival; it’s a love letter to African music, culture, and the Nairobi way of life.
Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp The weather? Chef’s kiss. The gods must have been on our side because, after a nerve-wracking downpour the day before, the skies blessed us with a perfectly sunny afternoon. The mood? Blissful, carefree, and buzzing with anticipation.
For me, Blankets & Wine is more than an event—it’s a tradition. My mind wandered back to its early days at Tayiana Gardens, where it all began as an intimate gathering of music lovers. Back then, it felt like a small, cozy, and soulful.
Fast forward to today, it has grown into an unmissable, mind-blowing festival that embodies everything beautiful about Culture. If you haven’t been, do yourself a favor: go . Trust me, you’ll understand what I mean.
I arrived around 2:45 PM and was greeted by well-organized security helping with parking and directing the flow of ‘traffic’ (yes, even festivals have their own mini rush hour). The ticketing process was smooth and effortless—always a win. Walking in, I was immediately drawn to the lively vendor stalls.
Food, drinks, art, fashion—everything you could imagine and more. People were shopping, laughing, and soaking up the good.