Kisumu’s sounds, flavours and people took centre stage at Attela Beach Resort this month, where Manyatta Homecoming drew music lovers, artists and guests for an afternoon and evening celebrating what makes the lakeside city distinctive.
Built on Manyatta Cider’s Taste Like Home platform, the gathering focused on the small, familiar moments that bring people together: the song that stirs a memory, the faces and places that create a sense of belonging. Live performances, DJ sets and shared social moments carried that idea through the day.
Watendawili headlined the live music, while DJ Dimore, DJ Mawinch and DJ Dream kept the energy up between sets. MC Claudia Naisabwa guided guests through the programme, which celebrated Kenyan music and the connections it creates.
Running through the event was one question: “What’s Your Taste of Home?” Guests were invited to think about the sounds, flavours, places and people that make Kisumu feel like home, with the idea that belonging often lives in everyday moments and shared experiences.
“Home is more than a place; it is the people we share moments with, the sounds we recognise and the experiences that stay with us. Through Manyatta Homecoming, we wanted to celebrate what makes Kisumu unique while creating a space for people to connect over music, culture and shared experiences,” said Catherine Wahu, Brand Manager, Manyatta Cider.
The experience reached beyond the stage. Artist conversations and guest reflections put Kisumu’s cultural character in the voices of its own people, showing the different ways people experience and express a sense of home. Manyatta Cider’s crisp, refreshing taste was part of the mix, complementing the music and conversation.
For the brand, Homecoming reflects a commitment to culturally relevant experiences that bring people together and celebrate Kenyan culture. By taking it to Kisumu, Manyatta Cider put local identity at the centre of the conversation, linking Taste Like Home to the city’s music, people and spirit.
