Picture this: a Saturday night in Westlands where Bollywood classics get the full live-band treatment, people are actually singing along instead of just scrolling, and nobody’s pretending they know the lyrics.

That’s Mehfil Unplugged — East FM and Radio Africa’s fresh take on a centuries-old South Asian tradition, landing at Bao Box on Saturday, 26 September 2026.

Team East FM // Courtesy

First, what’s a Mehfil anyway?Think of it as the original unplugged session.

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Centuries ago in Mughal courts, people gathered close to the musicians, sat on cushions, and shouted “Wah! Wah!” when the vibes hit just right.

No stadium lights, no phone flashlights — just pure music and shared energy. Mehfil Unplugged keeps that intimate spirit but gives it a Nairobi upgrade: live instruments, nostalgic bangers, and a crowd that’s ready to move.What you’re walking into

  • Rhythm & Raga Live Band bringing proper acoustic fire — Indian classical roots mixed with Bollywood gold. These aren’t pre-recorded tracks. The band can stretch a song, slow it down, or turn it into a full sing-along depending on how the room feels.
  • Team East FM on stage adding that familiar radio energy we all love.
  • A playlist heavy on soulful classics and ’90s melodies that will have you remembering every single lyric you thought you’d forgotten.
  • DJ Juggy Virdee and DJ Vikash taking over later to make sure the night doesn’t calm down too early.

DJ Vikash and DJ Juggy Virdee // Courtesy

Where & when: Bao Box, Westlands (General Mathenge Road)
Time: From 7 PM till the good times say stop
Tickets on the link here at (TicketYetu): Early bird KSh 1,000 | Advance KSh 1,500 | Gate KSh 2,000
Why you really shouldn’t miss this one
  1. It’s live, baby. Real instruments. Real energy. Real chance of the whole room becoming the chorus.
  2. Nostalgia hits different when it’s played right in front of you instead of through your phone speaker.
  3. You get to be part of it. This isn’t a sit-quietly-and-clap kind of night. It’s a “Wah! Wah!” and dance-if-you-feel-it kind of night.
  4. Affordable fun in Westlands. Good music, good location, no need to sell a kidney for a ticket.
  5. It’s different. While everyone else is doing the same club rotation, you’ll be at the one event that actually feels special.
  6. Bragging rights. When people ask what you did on Saturday, you get to say “I was at a Mehfil” and watch them look confused in the best way.

Team East FM  // Courtesy

So clear your Saturday, grab your people (or go solo and make new ones), and come ready to sing, sway, and maybe even shout a “Wah!” or two.
Mehfil Unplugged is the kind of night that reminds you why live music still matters. Don’t be the one who hears about it on Monday and goes, “Wait, that sounded amazing…”