Activist Boniface Mwangi has announced the closure and demolition of his nightclub located in the uptown Nairobi estate.
In a long post shared on X formerly known as Twitter, Mwangi announced that 505 located in Souk Mall in Kilimani will serve its last customers today to mark Valentine's Day.
The photojournalist then made it clear that the nightclub will be demolished on 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 wrote.
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The activist noted that the decision to bring down the premises was not easy but he was forced by the prevailing circumstances.
"The hardest thing in life is to know that you did everything right but it still turned out wrong," he added.
Boniface Mwangi recounted opening up 505 and the support he received afterward. Amid all the hype and celebrations, Mwangi also encountered betrayal from close friends.
He briefly shared also how he encountered losses after some of his servants made away with goods of undisclosed value. According to the photojournalist who actively campaigned for Azimio in the last elections, he also faced frustrations from the landlord, informing his decision to close 505.
"When we opened our doors, our friends and comrades came to support us and they have never stopped. One day, I will tell the story of betrayal, theft by a servant, and an ignorant, arrogant landlord but today, I want to invite you to a final celebration of 505," Mwangi recalled.
Nonetheless, he invited revellers to share the last drinks at the premises today before bringing it down.
"This investment has a lot of untold stories, the next chapter of this story, l 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.
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