A Festival of Stars: Kenyan Summer Blankets & Wines Fiesta 2025 Line-up

Blankets & Wine, a GoodTimes Africa production, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated artist lineup for the Kenyan Summer 2025 edition, set for Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the Laureate Gardens, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. This year’s edition is themed “COME WE DANCE!" and is an invitation for Africans at home and in the diaspora to find a moment of reprieve, connection and celebration in a year that has been marked by great social, political and economic difficulties. This year's call is to lose oneself - albeit temporarily - in the rhythms, dances and vibrations that have shaped Africa’s dance music all year. A Season of Enhanced Experience and Renewed Trust: The Kenyan Summer 2025 is the first event of Blankets & Wine's 17th year of operation, and the Good Times team is intentionally working on delivering an elevated experience for attendees this December. “For 17 years, we’ve worked steadily to delight our audiences through great artistic line-ups and solid event production. Now that the fruits of our labour are finally yielding at scale, we’re turning our focus on building operational efficiency to deliver the ambition of the festival and the culture at large” says Muthoni Ndonga, the festival's Creative Director. This sentiment is mirrored by the Head of Festivals, Justine Mbugua who affirms that “the commitment to a bigger and better future can only be achieved one edition at a time, and so all our energy right now is being focused on improving the service and experience at the Kenyan Summer edition” The Kenyan Summer 2025 Line Up: The Kenyan Summer is more than a season - it’s a mood! As always, the live stage boasts an impressive array of the finest hits from Africa - From Tanzania’s Marioo whose collaboration with Kenya’s superstar Bien produced the biggest song in Kenya this year (Nairobi), to Iyanii’s debut performance at the festival riding high with hit song Donjo Maber. But the run away star of this edition is the electronic music stage at the festival - Onja Onja- where South Africa’s producer/DJ duo Scorpion Kings will be headlining the stage, alongside the trailblazing House star from the UK - Donae’o whose pioneering sound produced global hits such as “Party Hard” and “I’m fly”. Blankets & Wine Maintains Pace With Multiple Star Co-Headliners for Kenyan Summer 2025 line up “Onja Onja is the fastest growing addition to the vibrant house music scene in Kenya, and without a doubt the home of the vibes at the festival. We have intentionally decided to spotlight this stage to the festival community, and by extension to Africa, to draw the world’s attention to Kenya as the entertainment & culture capital in East Africa.” Muthoni explains. The Blankets Brand Manager, Michelle Njeri further adds ”We are excited to be continuing the UK/Kenya Season 2025 and to continue to spotlight Kenya’s creative scene in The UK through this cultural exchange, and look forward to increasing the visibility of Kenya’s music scene in new markets.” The festival has also curated a Spotify playlist , as a way for attendees to #DiscoverLoveShare the artists, songs and sounds that will make them feel good and get into the mood for the season, despite the everyday realities and difficulties. Full Lineup Live Stage: Marioo – Tanzania’s hit machine serving irresistibly smooth Bongo Flava and Amapiano grooves and dance-floor anthems. Matata – Kenya’s unstoppable rap-dance crew bringing unmatched street energy, electrifying choreography, and pure homegrown vibes. MiCasa – South Africa’s beloved feel-good house trio blending soul, jazz and dance into timeless African anthems. Iyanii – Kenya’s chart-topping hitmaker blending smooth vocals, street flair and irresistible Afro-fusion anthems made for sing-alongs. Okello Max – Kenya’s Afro-fusion romantic, blending soulful vocals and rich rhythms into songs that hit straight to the heart. Bridgit Blue – Rising Kenyan R&B star whose sultry tone and heartfelt lyricism are reshaping the new- school soul sound. Elsy Wameyo – Kenyan-Australian rap powerhouse combining sharp bars and soulful depth with global edge and local pride. Ssaru – Trailblazing Kenyan Gengetone and rap queen bringing raw swagger, street authenticity and high-octane performance energy. Shad Mziki – Kenya’s fast-rising Afropop sensation known for his catchy hooks, upbeat vibe and infectious stage presence. “Full line up Onja Onja Stage: Scorpion Kings – South Africa’s iconic Amapiano duo, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, bringing chart- topping hits and undeniable groove to the stage. Donae’o – UK club legend known for his infectious fusion of funky house, Afrobeat and hip-hop that keeps the dancefloor alive. Foozak – Nairobi’s pioneering house music producer and DJ serving deep, soulful and sun-soaked African electronic sounds. Ms. Mika – Kenyan DJ and creative powerhouse blending house, amapiano and Afro-electronic rhythms with pure feel-good energy. Hiribae – Nairobi-based DJ and producer crafting lush, boundary-pushing electronic sets that flow between Afro-house and global chill. Darkfruit – Experimental electronic artist spinning hypnotic, genre-blurring sets made for immersive late- night moments. Shishi – Nairobi’s genre-blending DJ spinning Afro-house, soulful tech and global club sounds with signature energy and precision. Aly Fresh, Mura & Big Nyagz (B2B Set) – Three of Nairobi’s finest selectors join forces for a closing back-to-back session that promises pure fire. Expect deep Afro-house, percussive rhythms and dancefloor heat as Aly Fresh’s smooth blends, Mura’s soulful textures and Big Nyagz’s bass-heavy energy collide for an unforgettable finale. Onja Onja Market: Creative enterprise powering the economy Another festival staple to pay keen attention to at this edition is the crafters, fashion and food market-Onja Onja. Given the closeness of the festival to the Christmas and new year holidays, the market provides a great snapshot of the cultural goods in the market, and provides an opportunity for last minute shopping for loved ones. This curated space for made in Kenya products and brands remains a tangible expression of the festival’s commitment to circulate money within Kenya’s economy through culture. Tickets are available now. Visit www.blanketsandwine.com for further details.