Blankets & Wine returns with December 21 Kenyan Summer II edition after 3-year break

Promising an authentic, tailored and magical experience co-created with fans, the 2022 edition is making a comeback under the theme, Kenyan Summer II.

“We have really been through the wringer together as a people, and now we are on the other side. It’s time to have a good time together. We all deserve joy, and Blankets is here to facilitate it,” said Muthoni Ndonga, aka MDQ, founder of the festival’s franchise.

MDQ - Muthoni The Drummer Queen Pulse Live Kenya

Kenyan Summer II will go down on December 21, 2022 and will feature an upgraded location, the Home of Heroes - Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

Through a truly transcontinental representation, and several headliners, the festival is bringing together thoughtful musical acts from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.

Fans at B&W Pulse Live Kenya

The show will be headlined by Nigerian afrobeats star CKay, Sauti Sol band member Savara and South Africa’s Amapiano star Musa Keys. Other performers scheduled include R&B’s rising stars Wendy Kay, Ethan Muziki, Watendawili and The Only Rosa, HipHop’s revered lyricist Scar Mkadinali featuring Wangechi and Wakadinali, Afro-house star Suraj and Kato Change featuring the sensational Winyo & Polaris.

Savara set to headline 2022 Blankets & Wine Kenyan Summer II edition Pulse Live Kenya

Amapiano star Musa Keys set to headline Blankets & Wine 2022 Kenyan Summer II edition Pulse Live Kenya

Nigerian afrobeats star CKay set to headline 2022 Blankets & Wine, Kenyan Summer II edition Pulse Live Kenya

Started back in 2008 by Good Times Africa, the festival serves as a platform for the discovery, promotion and celebration of live African music.

Good Times Africa is a pan-African concerts and festivals production company that stages the most exciting live music experiences in East Africa.

“Blankets & Wine has over the years become East Africa's premier afro-based, picnic styled music festival, designed to showcase genres of afro-centric music” notes Okay Africa.