Bien performs at the Cheque Mates Hangout at the A.S.K Dome, Nairobi, on Friday 6 November. Photo: Gilbey’s
NAIROBI, KENYA, 11 November 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 with Charisma as the surprise podcast guest joining the Mic Cheque hosts for the live podcast recording, plus special appearances and performances by Ugandan pop artist Joshua Baraka and Bensoul, who later joined Bien on stage to deliver an ecstatic performance.
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Gilbey’s and Mic Cheque hosted the Cheque Mates Hangout at the A.S.K Dome on Friday 6 November, bringing music, culture and conversations into one space.
Bien headlined the night, with Bensoul joining him on stage and Ugandan pop artist Joshua Baraka delivering a special performance.
Charisma appeared as the surprise podcast guest, joining the Mic Cheque hosts for a live recording in front of the hangout crowd.
A selection of cocktails crafted with Gilbey’s Special Dry Gin brought consumers closer to the brand, in line with the Made for Magic campaign.
Lilian Mbugua, Brand Manager, Gilbey’s: the hangout showcased the energy of bringing music, culture and conversation together, and gave people an opportunity to make lasting memories.
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Music, culture and conversations
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.
Charisma joins the Mic Cheque hosts for the live podcast recording at the Cheque Mates Hangout, A.S.K Dome. Photo: Gilbey’s
The performances
The bill delivered from the first set: Joshua Baraka and Bensoul put up special appearances and performances, before Bensoul joined Bien on stage and the artists closed the night with an ecstatic performance that had the A.S.K Dome singing along.
Ugandan pop star Joshua Baraka performs at the Cheque Mates Hangout, A.S.K Dome, on Friday 6 November. Photo: Gilbey’s
Gilbey’s cocktails and the Made for Magic campaign
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.
A guest receives a cocktail crafted with Gilbey’s Special Dry Gin at the Cheque Mates Hangout, A.S.K Dome. Photo: Gilbey’s
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.
Lilian Mbugua, Brand Manager, Gilbey’s
Gilbey’s Brand Manager Lilian Mbugua poses for a photo at the Cheque Mates Hangout, A.S.K Dome. Photo: Gilbey’s
Good to know
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. By partnering with Mic Cheque, Gilbey’s continues to create opportunities to connect with audiences through culture and entertainment. Gilbey’s is not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Official links
Mic Cheque on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/mic-cheque-podcast/id1613570041
Mic Cheque on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JI1oNMx00PeIIxJfbz4ux
Mic Cheque links and merch: https://linktr.ee/micchequepodcast
