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Kickz & Barz Events
Kenya's premier sneaker and culture event celebrating Kenyan music legends, graffiti, live performances, and youth creativity.
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About Kickz & Barz
Introduction
Kickz & Barz is Kenya's number one Sneaker and Culture event. A well curated cultural mosaic celebrating the legacy of Kenyan Music legends through live Graffiti, live performances, Dj Sets, Producers Showcase, live Interviews/podcast, a sneaker and art Market, Gaming area, food and drinks. A brainchild of seasoned artist Nafisi Huru, Kickz & Barz is a community amplifying Kenyan creativity and entrepreneurship spirit in the youth while telling stories that matter to them. An authentic youth culture celebration, the heart of Kickz & Barz is where sneakers meet culture and musical heritage links with the future ensuring the creative economy continues to thrive.
Mission & Vision
Inspire a community amplifying creativity and entrepreneurship spirit in the youth, appreciating heritage while telling stories that matter to them.
Audience and Reach
Youth Culture Drivers: our core audience is urban youth ages 18-45 years passionate about music, sneakers, street art, and lifestyle trends.
Expected attendance: 350+ attendees onsite with thousands more reached through livestreams, media partners, and social coverage.
Social Media Engagement: Kickz&Barz uses instagram, Facebook and Tiktok to reach trendsetters, past events generated thousands of impressions and shares.
Media Visibility: Coverage from media outlets such as Str&tUP on KTN TV, Grapevine on KBC TV, Homeboyz Radio, Ghetto Radio, Pawa Radio, Fatuma's Voice, and culture blogs such as The Biggest Kaka and more.
Kickz & Barz speaks to Kenya's most influential demographic: young urban creatives. These are the trendsetters who shape fashion, music, and online culture. For brands, this is the audience that not only consumes but also influences others. On the ground we expect over 350 attendees, creating an intimate yet high energy environment.
History
A product of Hurulogics International, Kickz & Barz was born from the idea that culture is lived, worn and performed. It's not just about sneakers, or music or graffiti alone, It's about the lifestyle and community that unites them all. Culture wouldn't be complete without lifestyle, the sneaker market, gaming experiences, food stalls, and art sales make Kickz & Barz a full day cultural festival. The mix ensures wide appeal and multiple points of engagement for both audiences and sponsors. Our mission being to amplify Kenyan creativity and give a platform for stories that matter to the youth. Remembering and celebrating the architects of Kenyan Music who set the foundation of what we listen to and live today. From the early voices of Kenyan Hiphop to timeless musicians across genres, these legends are cultural beacons whose influence remains powerful. we bring their stories to life through large scale graffiti murals and live interviews where they share exclusive stories.
The premier edition of Kickz & Barz was succesfully held on 31st May 2025 and was celebrating the legacy of Kenyan icon Abbas Kubaff, held at Embe Creatives in Nairobi's Lavington estate. The event was a success attended by kenyan legends such as Big Pin, Robah Kalamashaka, Budha Blaze, Attitude, Ian Isaboke, Labalaa, Kayvo K Force and more. Swift 9 Graffiti got to create a live mural of Abas Kubaff as the event went on our deejays kept the vibes alive with a purely Kenyan hiphop playlist, Sketch the Producer got to showcase and artists performed as Sneakers, fashion, food and drinks vendors did business. The gaming corner was busy and fans got a wholesome experience of the urban culture.
1st Edition Celebrating the Legacy of Abbas Kubaff
Kickz & Barz second edition was a replica of the first but even better showing a positive trajectory of growth based on attendance, smooth execution and general experience of the event. Held on 30th August 2025 celebrating the legacy of Cannibal & Sharama. The 3rd edition shall be on 8th November 2025 giving flowers to Zakah of Ukoo Flani Maumau while he can smell them.
Activities
- Live Music Performances:- Featuring a wide array of artistic performances from rappers, poets, dancers, beatboxers, singers, instrumentalists and more.
- Sneakers Showcase: A platform for sneaker vendors and brands to sell directly to our audience that's passionate about shoe culture.
- Live DJ sets:- At Kickz & Barz we uphold the policy of supporting homegrown talent and our Dj's excellently curate unique playlists for a nostalgic experience while introducing the audience to fresh music and talent.
- Live Graffiti:- A live graffiti mural of legend being celebrated in the particular edition.
- Producers Showcase: - A platform for the creative geniuses behind the music to share with the audience their catalogue and even new beats for sale and the production process.
- Live Interviews - Media partners cover live interviews of the legend telling exclusive stories and insights.
- Gaming Area - Gamers have their space to enjoy and every battle out for fun.
- Vending Area - A platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services. A unique market where you can get artists merchandise directly from the creators.
- Workshops - Enlightenment workshops for the artists and vendors to aid in capacity building and value addition to their trade.
Our Partners
- Kalibonga Sneakers
- Swift 9 Graffiti
Media Partners
- Pawa Radio
- Ghetto Radio
- Iko Nini Podcast
- www.biggestkaka.com
Our Sponsors
- Crisp Sounds - Sound Equipment
- Budesko Freddiah - Lighting and additional Sound Equipment
- Urban Empire - Lights and smoke machine
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