There was massive turn-out at yesterday’s Kenya Party in Märsta that was organized by a group of Kenyans who live there. Over 80 revelers from all walks of life thronged the hall to socialize and dance away the night under the astute command of DJ Jimmy and DJ Yunas. Kenyans, Swedes, friends of Kenya and other contacts wriggled their bodies on the dance floor to a variety of tunes that were being spinned by the two DJs.
Speaking to Kenya Stockholm Blog, Mr. Charles Otieno, one of the Party organizers, said that he was satisfied with the turn-out and thanked all those who attended the Party which continued until the wee hours of Sunday morning.
The Party was the second to have been organized in Märsta in recent times. The success of the Party has elevated Märsta as an alternative Party joint that will, most likely, break the monotony of both Alby and Norsborg. Some Kenyans who had gone to the “Operation Thunderbolt” Party at Alby traveled all the way to Märsta claiming that the Alby Party was sleepy.
“The party in Alby appears to have been boycotted by Kenyans and since we are looking for action, we have decided to come here”, said a Kenyan soon after arriving from Alby.
When KSB visited the Alby Party, the situation did not look good. Although the Party started at 18.00 hrs, there were less than 10 people by 11.00 when KSB crew of three left to survey the situation in Märsta.
Mr. Otieno said that it is important that Kenyans in Stockholm have alternative Party venues instead of depending on just one or two venues.
“Kenyans should also try to avoid organizing parties on the same day unless it is very necessary”, he told Kenya Stockholm Blog.
He said that he had no qualms with organizers of “Opertaion Thunderbolt” Party which was announced after information about the Märsta Party went public. “Kenyans are mature enough and they have a right to chose where they want to party”, he said.
When asked when they are planning a new Party in Märsta, Mr. Otieno said that the group will meet to evaluate yesterday’s Party before planning a new one.
Okoth Osewe
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