The much-anticipated Walenisi Fest is back for its second season, bringing together Kakamega’s brightest talents for an unforgettable two-day celebration. Set to take place on Friday, March 14th and Saturday, March 15th, 2025, at the Bukhungu Stadium Car Park Area in Kakamega, this vibrant festival promises to be a game-changer for young creatives in Kakamega.
Event Details
– Dates: Friday, March 14th and Saturday, March 15th, 2025
– Venue: Bukhungu Stadium Car Park Area, Kakamega
– Entry: FREE
– Contact: +254 759 660 000
– Website: www.walenisi.co.ke
Event Highlights
The festival will kick off on March 14th and continue on March 15th with an electrifying Talent Show featuring local artists across multiple categories. The categories include: singing, rap battles, open mic competition, dance competition, fashion exhibition, and art exhibition.
Friday, March 14th
The day will include talent competition by artists in various categories, including singing, rap battles, open mic competition, dance competition, fashion exhibition, and art exhibition.
The winners will get a chance to perform on Day 2, Saturday, March 15. They will also get awesome awards including a recording deal.
The day will be crowned by an electric performance by the one and only Big Baba Breeder LW.
Saturday, 15th March
Day two, March 15th, will entail an Awards Ceremony for talented artists recognizing outstanding participants and celebrating excellence across different creative categories.
The main event MC and DJ will be MC Jose and DJ Brownskin
The event will culminate in a headlining performance by Khaligraph Jones.
Star-Studded Lineup
Walenisi Fest Season 2 boasts an impressive roster of Kenyan entertainment icons:
– Khaligraph Jones – Award-winning hip-hop artist headlining the Walenisi Fest SN2
– Breeder LW – Kenyan hip-hop artist, songwriter performing at Walenisi Fest SN2
– MC Jose and DJ Brownskin – The best MC and DJ combo in Kenya
– MC Salasya – Known for his energetic stage presence and crowd engagement
– DJ Renox – One of Kenya’s premier DJs, bringing his signature mixes to the festival
– MC Shyboy – A rising star in Kenya’s entertainment scene
Mission and Vision
Walenisi Fest serves as a transformative platform for young Kenyans to showcase their creative talents, develop entrepreneurial skills, and connect with industry professionals.
The festival’s vision is to establish itself as the premier talent development event in Kenya and the wider East African region under the theme “Elevating Talents, Transforming Lives.”
What to Expect
Attendees can look forward to:
– Creative competitions across multiple creative categories
– Exhibitions featuring local artists and entrepreneurs
– Live performances from Kenya’s top entertainers
– Interactive sessions with industry professionals
– Networking opportunities with potential mentors and sponsors
– A drug-free environment (marked as a “Drug Free Zone”)
For Participants
The festival organizers are calling on talented individuals in Kakamega aged 18-35 with artistic abilities, entrepreneurial spirit, and ambition for self-improvement to participate. This is your chance to showcase your skills in music, dance, fashion, art, and entrepreneurship to a wide audience and industry professionals.
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness Kakamega’s most talented individuals take center stage at Walenisi Fest Season 2 – where talents are elevated and lives are transformed!
