New wave: Male dancers take centre stage in Nakuru’s nightlife scene

In a nightlife scene where bottle girls are the norm, Wave XO Club in Nakuru is flipping the script — literally — by putting male dancers center stage.

This bold move has made Wave XO Club the only club in the area doing things differently, and it’s turning heads both in person and online.

According to Steve Mwangi, the club’s marketing manager, the decision came down to one thing: underrated talent.

“We recognised their talent, but it wasn’t appreciated in other clubs. We believe in giving everyone a shot,” says Mwangi.

The response? It has been overwhelmingly positive, especially from women.

“Female customers really love and support them. But the men are showing support, too,” Mwangi adds.

Mwangi doesn’t just see the dancers as performers; he also sees them as potential brand ambassadors and choreographers.

His goal is to one day launch a dance academy offering formal training and expanding their reach beyond nightlife.

“They’re young and smart, and they even help me with social media. Some come with full scripts for their performances," he says.

Admitting that managing both male and female dancers takes tact, Mwangi continues: "As both groups bring high energy, the team relies on verbal agreements and strategic stage rotations to keep things fair."

"Sometimes it’s tough, but we make it work. We encourage collaboration where possible,” he says.

As for whether Nakuru is embracing male dancers, Mwangi believes that this is happening slowly, but he is happy being a pioneer.

“Other clubs rejected them, but we gave them a platform,” he says confidently.