In at present’s Kenyan occasions panorama, cellphones and social media are the unseen engines driving the competition expertise! They don’t simply amplify the enjoyable; they’re an integral a part of how attendees work together with and expertise the occasion. On this was the case with the 2 regional editions of Tusker Oktobefest in Mombasa and Nanyuki
Actual-Time Buzz & FOMO: As quickly as the primary beat dropped in Mombasa and Nanyuki, attendees grew to become content material creators. Platforms like Instagram, Fb, and TikTok have been flooded with photographs and movies of artists like Khaligraph Jones and Njerae. Utilizing geo-tagged posts and devoted hashtags (like #TuskerOktobafest), the digital buzz was fast and large, creating an simple Worry Of Lacking Out (FOMO) for individuals who couldn’t be there. This on the spot sharing extends the competition’s attain far past its bodily location.
Prompt Updates & Entry: Competition-goers closely depend on their telephones for every little thing from checking stay occasion schedules and artist efficiency occasions to getting particulars on flash gross sales and reductions accessible on platforms like ke.thebar.com. Cellular know-how facilitates straightforward ticket buying and fee processes, guaranteeing a smoother entry and on-site expertise. Info on logistics, emergency updates, and even finding facilities are sometimes only a faucet away.
Staying Linked & Curating Recollections: Past broadcasting the occasion to the world, telephones are essential for private connections. Attendees use them to coordinate with mates within the crowd, navigate the venue, and seize numerous reminiscences. The seamless connectivity offered by occasion companions ensures followers can live-stream snippets of their favourite acts, share their complete day with their digital following, and create a private archive of their Oktobafest expertise. This digital curation ensures the competition lives on lengthy after the final music.
In the meantime, the Tusker Oktobafest continued its sweeping, nationwide celebration of Kenyan beer, music, and vibrant tradition this previous weekend, leaving a path of unforgettable power in its wake!
Beats in Mombasa
The long-lasting New Huge Tree in Bamburi, Mombasa, noticed an amazing turnout for the coastal version. Attendees basked within the electrical ambiance, having fun with native delicacies from numerous distributors, partaking model activations, and, in fact, a gentle circulate of refreshing Tusker beers towards the beautiful beachside backdrop.
The music lineup was pure hearth! Rap heavyweight Khaligraph Jones delivered an exhilarating efficiency to an adoring viewers, whereas Ndovu Kuu and Tipsy Gee stored the power hovering. A heartwarming spotlight was a shock birthday celebration for the host, MC Gogo, proving that Oktobafest is as a lot about group as it’s about celebration.
Excessive Altitude Hype in Nanyuki
Concurrently, upcountry beer lovers converged at Stingers Lounge in Nanyuki for their very own unforgettable expertise. Even a bit rain couldn’t dampen the spirits! The venue buzzed with power, that includes the soulful hits of Njerae and electrical performances by Poisonous Lyrikali, Ayrosh, and Wanjine. MCs Azeezah Hashim and Kibunja hosted the festivities, culminating in a legendary set by DJ Grauchi that had the gang singing alongside word-for-word.
These profitable regional editions in Mombasa and Nanyuki, following earlier stops in Nairobi and Eldoret, underscore Tusker’s dedication to connecting with customers and celebrating Kenyan beer and tradition throughout all corners of the nation.
“The latest editions of Tusker Oktobafest in Mombasa and Nanyuki actually captured the colourful spirit of every group, with overwhelming turnout solidifying our nationwide competition method,” mentioned Brigid Wambua, Senior Model Supervisor Tusker.
The Kisumu ‘Lake Version’
The nationwide competition now culminates with the much-anticipated “Lake Version” on Saturday, November eighth, at Atella Seaside Resort, Kisumu.
This last occasion guarantees an unbelievable leisure lineup and wealthy beer experiences tailor-made to the area. Entry is by buying tickets on the venue for under KES 1,000, which is redeemable for an excellent worth of beer!
