As darkness settled over the quiet Malindi Town, the tourist town erupted into a sea of flashing lights, roaring engines and booming bass.
The Summertides Festival took Malindi Town by storm as artistes showcased their talents while attendees immersed themselves in merry-making.
Convoys of luxury vehicles rolled through the streets while thousands of young people poured into the beach side venues dressed in bikinis, crop tops and festival wear.
Smartphone lights illuminated the venue as influencers live-streamed every moment. DJs counted down to the next beat, and alcoholic drinks flowed freely under the swaying palm trees.
Malindi Town looked less like the sleepy beach destination known for its rich Swahili culture and Italian influence and more like an international party capital.
