Dope Caesar and Mista.C Face Off in Nairobi on 28 November

KENYA · NAIROBI LIVE SHOW

Dope Caesar and Mista.C meet in the Continental Clash in Nairobi on Saturday, 28 November 2026. Tickets are on sale through Tikiti.

Dope Caesar and Mista.C meet in the Continental Clash, a billed head-to-head show in Nairobi on Saturday, 28 November 2026. Tikiti, the Kenyan ticket platform, sells tickets from KES 1,500 (about US$12), and the organiser is listed as Mista.C and Perfectionist Ent.

The Tikiti page names only Nairobi as the venue and gives no start time. Both remain to be confirmed with the organiser before you buy travel.

What the Continental Clash Is

The organiser bills the night as a contest between the two artists, “From Lagos to Nairobi,” asking who is the ultimate performer. It promotes the event as a G.O.A.T. showdown and urges buyers to get tickets before they sell out.

Tikiti names Dope Caesar and Mista.C as the performers and lists no other acts. This guide has not verified either artist’s biography, so it makes no claims about their careers.

The Tikiti listing gives 28 and 29 November as dates, although its description refers only to 28 November. Treat Saturday, 28 November as the show date, and Sunday, 29 November as a possible late finish.

Dates, Times and the US Clock

Neither the Tikiti page nor a third-party Nairobi listing publishes a start time, a doors time or a running order. Both show 28 November as the start date and 29 November as an end date.

Kenya keeps East Africa Time all year, three hours ahead of GMT. After US clocks fall back on Sunday, 1 November, Kenya is eight hours ahead of New York.

• 8:00 p.m. in Nairobi on Saturday, 28 November, is 12:00 noon US Eastern the same day.
• Midnight in Nairobi at the start of Sunday, 29 November, is 4:00 p.m. US Eastern on Saturday, 28 November.

Those clock times are examples for planning, not published event times. A US fan can only plan around the show once the organiser announces a real start.

Tickets and Prices

Tikiti lists four ticket types, and it sells in Kenyan shillings. Conversions use KES 129.87 per US$1, the open.er-api.com rate updated on 22 October 2026.

• Regular: KES 1,500 (about US$12).
• VIP: KES 3,000 (about US$23).
• VIP Backstage Access: KES 4,500 (about US$35).
• Regular, Group of 4: KES 5,000 (about US$38 for the group, or about US$10 a person).

A Premium label appears above the ticket list, but no separate Premium tier or price is shown. What each tier includes, beyond the backstage access in the VIP Backstage ticket, is not published.

The Tikiti page links to a refund policy, but its text was not available for this guide. Ask Tikiti or the organiser about refunds before you pay.

Tikiti states no age limit, and a third-party listing gives a different age rule. Confirm the rule with the organiser before you bring children.

The listing does not say how many tickets exist or whether any tier has sold out. Check the Tikiti page before you plan travel around the show.

The Venue and Getting There

Tikiti names only Nairobi, and a third-party listing gives a specific venue that the organiser has not confirmed. This guide therefore names no venue, so ask the organiser before you travel.

This guide has not verified capacity, parking, entry queues or transport for the night. Plan your arrival and your ride home once the venue is announced.

The State Department names Eastleigh and Kibera as Do Not Travel areas of Nairobi because of crime and kidnapping risk. Plan your route so it avoids both, and book a ride home in advance, because the end time is unpublished.

The department also says protests are most common in Nairobi and western Kenya and can turn violent. Check local news on the day of the show, and leave early if a demonstration blocks your route.

Ebola and Your Safety

Kenya confirmed its first Bundibugyo Ebola case on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, in a man who had travelled from Congo. He died in Nairobi, and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale called it imported, Citizen Digital reported on 7 October.

The World Health Organization’s Africa office counted three confirmed cases and one death as of 16 October, with 130 contacts listed. It graded the event 3 and said Kenya remains at high risk of further imported cases.

By Sunday, 18 October, Citizen Digital reported eight confirmed cases, after Health Director-General Patrick Amoth confirmed one more. Later counts may be higher, so check the Health Ministry for the latest figure.

On Monday, 19 October, the State Department raised Kenya from Level 2 to Level 3, Reconsider Travel. It cites health, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest and traffic safety, and notes a CDC travel health notice for Ebola in Kenya.

The State Department says travellers from Congo, South Sudan, Uganda and other higher-risk countries must complete an electronic health surveillance form. They may also face temperature screening.

This guide found no Kenyan order limiting concerts or affecting the Continental Clash. The position could change, so check the Health Ministry and the organiser before the show.

Tips for US and Foreign Visitors

The Kenya eTA portal says all travellers must submit information before departure, with exemptions for groups such as East African citizens. It recommends applying at least two weeks before travel and says processing usually takes about three days.

Your passport needs at least six months of validity and one blank page. You must also provide a photo, contact details, your itinerary and an accommodation booking.

The portal FAQ says the standard eTA starts at US$30, with expedited processing costing an extra US$100. Fees vary by application type, so confirm the price on the portal before you pay.

The State Department says medical care is adequate mainly in Nairobi and often lacks equipment elsewhere. It adds that evacuation can be at your own expense, so check your insurance before you fly.

US citizens in trouble can call the US Embassy in Nairobi, in Gigiri on United Nations Avenue, on +254-20-363-6000. Carry a passport copy, keep your phone charged, and agree a meeting point with friends inside the venue.

Flight, hotel and local transport costs were not checked for this guide, so budget them separately from the ticket price. Check with your bank before you travel, so that your cards are not blocked abroad.

What It Means for You

For a US visitor, this is a one-night show with entry from about US$12 and a Level 3 advisory on the trip. Choose refundable flights and hotels, because the ticket refund terms are not published.

Expats in Nairobi can buy directly on Tikiti and should carry a passport or other valid photo ID. Check whether your travel insurance covers event cancellation and any Ebola exclusions before you pay.

What Is Not Known

The organiser has not published a start time, doors time, running order or support acts. The Tikiti page names only Nairobi, and a third-party listing disagrees on the venue.

What each ticket tier includes, how many tickets exist and the refund terms are not published. The age rules also differ between the two listings, so confirm them with the organiser.

Whether Kenyan health authorities will limit large gatherings as the Ebola response continues is not known. This guide could not open the CDC travel notice for Kenya, so read it directly before you fly.

The exact eTA fee for your application type can differ from the starting price. Confirm it on the portal before you pay.

What Comes Next

Watch the Tikiti page and the organiser’s channels for a start time, venue and refund terms before Saturday, 28 November. Keep an eye on Kenya’s Ebola case count and on the State Department advisory in the weeks before you travel.

Nairobi has more big nights, with Keinemusik on 21 November, Fatboy Slim on 11 December and SolFest from 17 to 19 December. Those events are covered in the links below.

Connected Coverage

Start with the Nairobi city guide for arrival and transport, and What to Do in Nairobi in October 2026 for listings. Read the Bundibugyo Ebola explainer and the report on the second Kenyan case for the outbreak background.

Other Nairobi nights include Keinemusik at Uhuru Gardens, Fatboy Slim at MUZE Open Air, SolFest 2026 and Camp Mulla on 7 November. For entry and safety, see Kenya eTA and travel insurance and Kenya safety for expats, or the Kenya hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Continental Clash in Nairobi?

The Continental Clash with Dope Caesar and Mista.C is listed for Saturday, 28 November 2026, in Nairobi. No start time is published, and the listing also shows 29 November.

How much are Continental Clash tickets?

Tikiti lists Regular at KES 1,500 (about US$12), VIP at KES 3,000 (about US$23) and VIP Backstage at KES 4,500 (about US$35). A group of four costs KES 5,000 (about US$38).

Is it safe for Americans to attend with Ebola in Kenya?

The State Department raised Kenya to Level 3, Reconsider Travel, on 19 October 2026, and Kenya has confirmed Ebola cases. Read the CDC and State Department pages before you fly.

Sources: Tikiti, Continental Clash listing and ticket prices; Nairobi Events Guide, third-party listing (venue and age rule not used); US State Department, Kenya travel advisory; Kenya eTA portal; WHO Africa, Week 41 situation report; Citizen Digital, Duale on the imported Ebola case; Citizen Digital, Kenya Ebola cases rise to eight; open.er-api.com, exchange rates (all accessed 22 October 2026).

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