To commemorate 20 years of democracy and post-apartheid South Africa, Blankets & Wine in collaboration with the South African High Commission in Kenya present to you a special edition of Blankets & Wine on Sunday, 7th September 2014 dubbed ‘Karibu Mzansi’.
‘Karibu Mzansi’ is a partnership between Blankets & Wine and the South African High Commission aimed at strengthening B&W’s efforts towards the discovery and promotion of urban African music, literature, art and culture.
Every adult ticket holder will be able to sample from a wide array of wine from South Africa’s world renowned vineyards topped up with a complementary bottle of wine courtesy of Distell Winemasters.
On the music stage, will be Vereso, Andrew Wambua, Antoneosoul and Dela.
The headline artist for the event will be a very special performance by a top artiste from South Africa brought to you courtesy of the South African High Commission.
For literary lovers, you get to enjoy the Writer’s Stage curated by Kwani? and interact with top writers and emerging voices from Kenya. Movie lovers will get to catch an exclusive screening of select independent films from South Africa at the Film Stage curated by PAWA 254.
Some of Nairobi’s top drummers will also be on hand to teach those in attendance a few drumming tricks. If you feel like you have an inner artiste, you can let him/her out to play at the Art Hive and create your own art with the help of Made With Love and Kms art studios.
Tickets are available on Ticketsasa for Ksh. 2,000. Each adult ticket comes with a complementary bottle of wine. Tickets will also be available for Ksh. 2,500 at the gate.
A fantastic play pen with professional minders will be available on site for children between 5 – 10 years.