Mbavu Destroyer vs Majembe and other events taking over the city this Easter weekend
By Ascah Mwango, April 3, 2026This Easter Weekend, Nairobi is buzzing louder. What normally might be a quiet long weekend has turned into a mix of hype fights, immersive musical theatre, and nostalgic East African music throwbacks. It is loud, it is crowded, and it is full of stories that will keep people talking long after the holiday.
Vurugu fight night: Mbavu The Destroyer vs Majembe
A fight that started as TikTok banter and is now one of the most talked-about events of the weekend. The Vurugu Fight Night featuring Mbavu The Destroyer and Majembe is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi. The arena is big enough for thousands of fans, and tickets have been moving fast.
This is not just a casual meetup; it is a fully branded boxing event with prize money, a custom championship belt, and big stakes. Organisers even unveiled a special title belt to give the bout a sense of real championship prestige.
The fight has drawn attention not just from fans but also from big personalities. President William Ruto pledged financial support for both fighters, adding to the buzz and showing how far this viral rivalry has grown.
Before the main fight, drama had already unfolded. At the press conference, Majembe and Mbavu got into a heated verbal and almost physical confrontation that had security stepping in to separate them.
Online conversations show mixed opinions. Some fans think Majembe’s prior experience gives him an edge, while others say Mbavu has already “won” the PR battle because of how well he’s marketed the fight.
And just to sweeten the pot: a fan publicly offered a big cash bonus to whoever wins, and a betting firm unveiled a car as a grand prize for the victor.
Nyashinski’s “Showman” Residency
While the fight is bringing noise, Nyashinski’s Showman Residency is bringing artistry and ambition. This is not a one-night concert. It is a multi-day, theatrical performance series running from April 4 to April 12, 2026, at Carnivore Grounds in Nairobi.
What makes this special is how different it is from typical concerts. Nyashinski himself has talked about wanting to create something immersive, a fusion of music, choreography, storytelling, and visuals that feels more like a theatre production than a standard stage show.
This residency pushes boundaries. Instead of one show, the residency model allows for a refined artistic experience, with the same world performed repeatedly and polished night after night.
This event feels like a cultural moment, something that marks a shift in how big artistes in Kenya think about live performance. It is not just singing songs; it is telling a story.
Harmonize headlines Old School Bongo 6.0: Throwback vibes and dancefloor energy
If you want music that is more about good vibes than deep artistic statements, Harmonize has you covered.
He headlines Old School Bongo 6.0, a celebration of classic East African hits, on April 5, 2026, at Cavalli in Westlands, Nairobi.
This event is built around nostalgia songs that defined a generation of Bongo music fans, mixed with current favourites and energetic live performances. It is the kind of show where people come ready to sing every word, dance like nobody’s watching, and spend the night reliving old school jams.
The lineup also includes other popular artistes, giving it a broader regional flavour and making it a true East African party.
This show is less about spectacle and more about community. People are going there to dance, laugh, and make memories with friends, exactly what long weekends should feel like.