NAIROBI, KENYA, November 11, 2026 – Music, culture and conversations took centre stage on Friday, 6 November, as Gilbey’s and Mic Cheque hosted another edition of the Cheque Mates Hangout at the A.S.K Dome, bringing together fans and entertainment enthusiasts for an evening of shared experiences.
The night delivered a series of delightful moments starting off with Charisma as the surprise podcast guest, joining Mic Cheque hosts for the live podcast recording, special appearance and performances by Ugandan pop artist Joshua Baraka and Bensoul who later joined Bien on stage to deliver an ecstatic performance
Beyond the performances, the hangout brought the spirit of the Mic Cheque podcast into a live setting, creating space for conversations with a range of guests, including Charisma. These interactions reflected the podcast’s role in bringing together personalities and voices from Kenya’s entertainment and creative scene, extending the conversations beyond the usual podcast format and into a shared experience with its community.
The experience also brought consumers closer to Gilbey’s through a selection of cocktails crafted using Gilbey’s Special Dry Gin, adding a flavourful dimension to the occasion. The cocktail experience complemented the music and conversations, reinforcing the spirit of coming together and enjoying shared moments.
The partnership was an expression of Gilbey’s Made for Magic campaign, which celebrates the connections, creativity and spontaneous moments that make everyday experiences memorable. By partnering with Mic Cheque, Gilbey’s continues to create opportunities to connect with audiences through culture and entertainment.
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Speaking about the partnership, Lilian Mbugua, Brand Manager, Gilbey’s, said, “Cheque Mates Hangout was a great showcase of the energy that comes from bringing music, culture and conversation into one space. From Bien’s performance and the surprise appearances by Joshua Baraka and Bensoul to the conversations with different voices in entertainment, the experience brought together the elements that make live experiences special.
We are proud to have partnered with Mic Cheque to create a platform that celebrates talent, encourages connection and gives people an opportunity to make lasting memories. This is what Made for Magic is about.”
Through experiences such as Cheque Mates Hangout, Gilbey’s continues to champion culture-led engagements that bring people together, celebrate creativity and create moments worth remembering.
