On May 30, 2022, a video went viral on social media, showing a separate queue for white and Indian people at the Alchemist Night Club in Nairobi, with a black person being turned away.
The incident sparked a heated debate on social media, with many netizens accusing the club of racial discrimination.
One Twitter user, @murgormurgor, shared a personal experience of visiting the club, stating, 'How will we ever beat racism if we are racist against our own selves? Last week when I went to Alchemist there was a line for white and Indian people separate from the blacks'.
Another user, Sammy Sizah, claimed that the club had a history of racial profiling, stating, 'I once worked at Alchemist back in 2017, they were not allowing Kenyans inside when they had a major event unless you’re a celeb or a known customer. They assumed most Kenyans will steal from the whites.'
The club's management has since issued a statement, apologizing for the incident and stating that they are investigating the matter.
‘The management of The Alchemist is aware of the video circulating and has reached out to the individuals to get more information,' the statement read.
Alchemist has also apologized for the incident, stating, 'To anyone that has felt aggrieved, we sincerely apologize and we look forward to sitting down together and addressing these issues head-on.'
