Manyatta Cider Brings Kikuyu Music and Culture to Kikuyu Love Session
Kikuyu music, comedy and contemporary culture took centre stage at the 10th edition of Kikuyu Love Session, held at the Waterfront, Ngong Racecourse, in Nairobi.
Manyatta Cider partnered with the event, themed the Slightly Scandalous Edition, which brought together fans of vernacular music for an evening of entertainment, cultural expression and social connections.
Lil Maina, Ayrosh and Mammito Headline the Experience
The event featured performances from Lil Maina, Ayrosh, Chris Kaiga, Mūringī & Friends and AFRIMA Award winners Hornsphere.
Comedian Mammito hosted the gathering, keeping guests entertained as music and humour blended with the celebration of Kikuyu heritage.
The event offered a space for fans to enjoy vernacular music while embracing modern Kenyan social culture. It also highlighted how traditional sounds continue to connect with younger audiences.
Celebrating the Meaning of Home
For Manyatta Cider, the partnership centred on its Taste Like Home message, which focuses on familiar flavours, shared experiences and a sense of belonging.
Catherine Wahu, Manyatta Cider Brand Manager, said culture creates opportunities for people to connect through music, stories and shared experiences.
She added that the partnership reflected the brand’s commitment to supporting Kenyan cultural experiences that celebrate heritage while bringing people together.
The Slightly Scandalous Edition encouraged guests to embrace spontaneity, meet new people and enjoy an atmosphere shaped by music and cultural expression.
Through platforms such as Kikuyu Love Session, vernacular music continues to find space in Kenya’s evolving entertainment scene, connecting audiences to their roots while creating room for new experiences.
