Club hosting, also known as nightlife influencing, has become a booming industry in Kenya, with individuals leveraging their influence to promote clubs and entertainment venues.
The likes of vera sidika openly admitting that she charges 600,000 Kshs to Huddah Monroe going to the extends of charging 1.3 million just for two hours of hosting to Kamene Goro Aisha Opisa and many others.
On the Friends Vibe show, host Miss Githinji, engaged in a candid discussion with Nthenya, and Ian Officia former club hosts about the dynamics of the job, the financial rewards, the challenges, and the potential downsides.
Ian Official described club hosting as similar to being an influencer for a brand. It involves using one's influence to promote and attract people to clubs and events, acting as a bridge between the club and potential customers.
Club hosts typically leverage their popularity and following to pull crowds and create a vibrant atmosphere for the club.
According to Nthenya, being a club host requires a substantial following to be effective. The more significant the influence, the more likely they are to attract a crowd to the club.
The role of a club host is to bring people together and create an enjoyable atmosphere, which often involves calling friends and acquaintances to support the event.
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