- Bensoul and Charisma will headline the entertainment programme at the 2026 Driftwood Sevens.
- The tournament will be held at Mombasa Sports Club on August 22 and 23.
- Driftwood Sevens is the fourth leg of this year’s National Sevens Circuit.
- KCB Rugby arrive as favourites after winning the Prinsloo and Kabeberi Sevens.
- Uganda Emerging 7s will feature as the tournament’s international guest team.
Mombasa Sports Club will be the centre of attention this weekend as the 2026 Driftwood Sevens brings together top rugby action and live entertainment. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23. Fans attending the coastal event will have plenty to look forward to both on and off the pitch.
Kenyan musicians Bensoul and Charisma will headline the two-day entertainment programme. Bensoul will perform on Saturday before Charisma takes over the stage on Sunday. Their appearances are expected to add to the atmosphere as fans follow the latest action in the National Sevens Circuit.
The entertainment programme is being presented under Tusker’s Na Rugby platform, which has continued to combine rugby with music and other fan experiences. The initiative has become part of the wider National Sevens Circuit experience. It gives supporters another reason to spend the entire day at the venue.
Bensoul will lead Saturday’s entertainment after the day’s rugby matches. The singer is expected to perform some of his popular tracks, including Nairobi, Extra Pressure and Extravaganza. His performance will give fans a chance to enjoy live Kenyan music alongside the rugby action.
He will be joined by DJ Double Trouble, DJ Ramoz and Rattihy the DJ. MC Claudia Naisabwa and Hypeman Salem will also keep the crowd engaged throughout the programme. Bensoul’s appearance comes shortly after his performance at the Dala Sevens in Kisumu earlier this month.
His continued presence at rugby events reflects the growing link between Kenya’s music scene and the National Sevens Circuit. The format has helped create a more lively atmosphere around tournaments. For fans in Mombasa, Saturday’s programme will offer a full day of sport followed by live entertainment.
Sunday will have a different headline performer, with Charisma taking over the entertainment stage as Driftwood Sevens heads towards its conclusion. The musician is expected to perform songs such as Sina Noma, True Love and Soft Life. His set will provide the final major entertainment highlight of the tournament.
Charisma will be supported by DJ Tophaz, DJ Issa and VJ Chris. MC BM Shaxxy and Hype Mylez Montego will handle the hosting and hype duties. The different line-ups across the two days are designed to keep the entertainment fresh for fans attending the tournament.
The music programme is expected to draw more fans to Mombasa Sports Club, but the main focus remains the rugby competition. Clubs will be looking to collect valuable points as the National Sevens Circuit moves closer to its final stages. That should make the action on the field just as important as the performances off it.
KCB Rugby head into the fourth leg with momentum after winning both the Prinsloo Sevens and Kabeberi Sevens. Those victories have put them at the top of the National Sevens Circuit standings. Their position gives them an early advantage as the race for the overall title gathers pace.
Driftwood Sevens will provide KCB with another chance to extend their lead. However, their rivals will be determined to prevent the Nairobi side from collecting another major haul of points. With fewer legs remaining, every result could have a significant impact on the final standings.
The tournament therefore comes at an important point in the season. Teams still chasing the overall crown cannot afford to drop too many points. The battle in Mombasa is expected to produce another competitive weekend of sevens rugby.
This year’s tournament will also feature an international guest team, with Uganda Emerging 7s set to compete in Mombasa. Their participation marks the return of a Ugandan side to Driftwood Sevens after a 13-year absence. Their presence adds another layer of competition to the tournament.
Kenyan clubs will have an opportunity to test themselves against opposition from across the border. For the Ugandan players, the tournament offers valuable competitive exposure. Their involvement should also add to the appeal of the event for supporters.
The international appearance fits into the wider effort to make Driftwood Sevens an attractive rugby occasion beyond the Kenyan circuit. With music, DJs and international competition included in the programme, the Mombasa weekend is expected to offer a broader fan experience.
Driftwood Sevens is the fourth stop on the 2026 National Sevens Circuit. After the Mombasa tournament, teams will travel to Embu for the Embu Sevens on September 5 and 6. The season will then conclude with the Christie Sevens on September 12 and 13.
That leaves clubs with limited opportunities to improve their positions before the overall champion is decided. KCB will be looking to protect their advantage, while the chasing pack will aim to make up ground. The results in Mombasa could therefore prove crucial in shaping the final stages of the campaign.
For fans, however, the weekend offers more than just the title race. Bensoul and Charisma will provide the major musical highlights, while DJs and hosts will keep the atmosphere alive around the matches. Mombasa is set for a weekend where rugby and Kenyan entertainment share the spotlight.
