The Peaches & Cream event, held at Ngong Race Course & Golf Park, was a vibrant daytime experience that reflected the increasingly cross-border nature of African contemporary culture. The event, in partnership with Johnnie Walker and Tusker Cider, brought together music, culture, style, and social connection. This first edition attracted a socially active Nairobi audience for an afternoon and evening of live music, DJ sets, food, fashion, and self-expression.
The event featured a distinctly African sound, with South African stars Shekhinah and Sun-El Musician sharing the stage with Kenyan contemporary voices, including Nikita Kering, Kethan, Bridget Blue, Njerae, Watendawili, Xenia Manasseh, Ochiko, Bune, IV, Darkfruit, Smolls, and Sendat. The mix of artists created a natural exchange between Nairobi and Johannesburg, bringing together different sounds, audiences, and expressions of African creativity.
For Johnnie Walker, the experience built on its ongoing commitment to AfroExchange, a platform created to connect African creative voices and encourage cultural exchange across the continent. The brand’s presence at Peaches & Cream extended that conversation into a broader social and cultural setting. The South African presence at Peaches & Cream reinforced the spirit behind AfroExchange: when African cities, sounds, and creative communities connect, new cultural conversations emerge.
AfroExchange is about creating a space where African culture can move, connect, and evolve; bringing different sounds, creative expressions, and communities together. Elizabeth Otieno, Brand Manager for Johnnie Walker, stated that Peaches & Cream gave them an opportunity to bring that spirit to life in a vibrant social environment, connecting people through African music, art, and fashion to create memorable experiences.
For Tusker Cider, the occasion was about the moments that happen when good music, great company, and a refreshing experience come together. Catherine Wahu, Brand Manager for Tusker Cider, noted that there is something special about the energy that comes from being around people, discovering new experiences, and simply enjoying the moment together.
Peaches & Cream offered more than an afternoon of music; its daytime format, open-air setting, and mix of live African music and Afro-house created space for audiences to move between music, conversation, discovery, and connection. The event brought South African and Kenyan talent, different creative expressions, and Nairobi’s social scene into the same space in a celebration of African sound, culture, and connection.
The collaboration between Peaches & Cream, Johnnie Walker, and Tusker Cider demonstrated the power of partnerships in creating unique experiences that celebrate African culture and creativity. The event showcased the diversity and richness of African music and culture, providing a platform for artists and creatives to connect and exchange ideas.
Key points
- The Peaches & Cream event celebrated African sound, culture, and connection.
- The event featured a mix of South African and Kenyan artists, including Shekhinah, Sun-El Musician, and Nikita Kering.
- The collaboration was a celebration of African creativity, with a focus on music, culture, and self-expression.
