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Summer Tides 2026: Mbavu Destroyer questions men attending the festival
03rd July, 2026 11:57 AM
Kenyan viral internet personality and amateur boxer Ferdinand Omondi, widely known as Mbavu Destroyer, has questioned why men would attend the ongoing Summer Tides 2026 festival.
In a video shared on his official social media account on Friday, July 3, 2026, Mbavu Destroyer jokingly challenged men planning to attend the popular event, saying he did not expect to see any men at the festival.
“Kama unajua wewe ni mwanamume ati ooh ninaenda summer tides, sasa iko hivi kama wewe ni mwanamume nisikupate summer tides utaniambia kama wewe ni msichana ndio unaenda summer tides, nikupate,” Mbavu said.
He went on to jokingly warn that any man found at the Summer Tides festival would have to explain why they were there.
“Na sai niskie mwanaume uko summer tides…nanimejaaaa ngori na itakua mbayaaaa,” he added.
Summer Tides Festival 2026
Summer Tides has grown into one of Kenya’s most popular entertainment festivals, attracting thousands of revellers for performances by local and international artistes, beach parties and immersive lifestyle experiences.
The 2026 edition officially began on Thursday, July 2, at Lost Beach Club in Malindi, bringing together music lovers, tourists and beach enthusiasts for a three-day celebration along Kenya’s Coast.
Held under the theme “Summer Love”, the festival aims to celebrate music, culture and tourism while positioning Malindi as one of the country’s leading holiday destinations.
Festival-goers are treated to a packed programme featuring live performances by top artistes and DJs, beach games, water sports, food and drink experiences, fashion showcases and other lifestyle activities designed to highlight the region’s vibrant entertainment scene.
The event has also attracted visitors from different parts of Kenya and abroad, boosting the local tourism and hospitality sectors.
To ensure the event runs smoothly, authorities deployed a multi-agency security team comprising the police, General Service Unit (GSU), Tourist Police Unit, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and other security agencies. Traffic management measures and emergency response plans were also put in place around the venue to enhance safety and ease congestion throughout the festival.
Since its launch in 2017, Summer Tides has become one of East Africa’s biggest annual beach festivals, promoting coastal tourism while offering revellers a unique blend of music, entertainment, culture and unforgettable beach experiences.
