Kenya’s premier celebrity boxing showcase, Celebrity Fight Nights, is back for its second edition this Sunday, June 28th 2026, taking over The Alchemist in Westlands, Nairobi. The event promises a full evening of competitive action, live entertainment and cultural energy, drawing together some of the country’s most recognizable public figures for a night that goes well beyond a standard sporting contest.
The event made a strong impression at its debut in 2025, and organizers have built on that foundation heading into this second edition. Celebrity Fight Nights has grown into a platform where personalities from music, sports, fitness, business and popular culture willingly step outside their comfort zones — committing to months of rigorous training before proving themselves in the ring in front of a live audience. That combination of personal challenge and public accountability has become central to what the event stands for.
This year’s fight card spans a wide cross-section of Kenya’s creative and entrepreneurial scenes, with content creators, fitness influencers, entertainers and business figures all throwing their hats — and gloves — into the ring for nothing more than pride and the right to talk about it afterward.
The confirmed matchups make for a compelling evening. Rapper and entertainer Barak Jacuzzi steps in against gengetone artist Benzema, while rapper Big Yasa goes toe-to-toe with afro-pop act Zeman. Actor Brahim Ouma will face Mack Lean, the Oontz DJ and music producer, and athlete and fitness influencer Carlos Derry takes on Brian Arani, who runs a fine leather and luxury goods business. Each pairing pits personalities from markedly different corners of the Kenyan public sphere against one another.
The evening offers more than just the fights. Guests can expect live entertainment, a range of food and beverage experiences, and fan engagement activities spread across the venue. Appearances from some of the biggest names in Kenyan entertainment and sports are also on the cards, rounding out what promises to be a well-produced night out in the capital.
For fans who want a stake in the action, Celebrity Fight Nights is running an official prediction experience powered by Zabili. Supporters can forecast the outcome of each bout throughout the event, with prizes available for those who read the fights correctly.
The gates at The Alchemist open at 4pm, with the fights scheduled to begin at 7pm and the show wrapping up at midnight. If the first edition set the benchmark, this second installment of Celebrity Fight Nights looks set to be one of Nairobi’s standout events of the year.
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