Activist Boniface Mwangi has announced the imminent closure and demolition of his nightclub, situated in an upscale Nairobi estate.
In a lengthy statement posted on X, previously known as Twitter, Mwangi revealed that 505, located in Souk Mall in Kilimani, will bid farewell to its patrons today, coinciding with Valentine’s Day.
Mwangi emphasized that the nightclub’s operations will cease today, with plans for demolition scheduled for Thursday, February 15.
“Today is Valentine’s Day. If you’re single and want to mingle, or you’re a couple looking to unwind, come have your drink at 505. Today we shall serve the last drinks at 505, and tomorrow we shall demolish what we built,” Mwangi expressed.
Acknowledging the difficulty of the decision, Mwangi reflected, “The hardest thing in life is to know that you did everything right but it still turned out wrong.”
Reflecting on the inception of 505 and the support it garnered,
Mwangi also disclosed that during the course of the 505, from inception to date, he had encountered betrayal from close associates.
Additionally, the activist revealed he also faced losses due to theft by some employees, alongside frustrations with the landlord. All these he added had contributed to the closure of the joint.
“While we opened our doors to overwhelming support, challenges such as betrayal, theft by a servant, and an uncooperative landlord emerged,” Mwangi recounted.
Despite the setbacks, Mwangi extended an invitation to revelers to partake in the final celebration at 505 before its demolition.
“This investment has a lot of untold stories. The next chapter of this story, I will share in the coming days. This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate love with drinks and food at 505. It’s the last call for alcohol at 505,” Mwangi concluded.
