This is perhaps the most exciting news I have received today. Nigerian born and American based poet Bassey Ikpi will be in Nairobi for the September edition of Kwani Open Mic. I…
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Kwani? Open Mic relocates to Phoenix Players
Nairobi’s longest running performance poetry platform, Kwani? Open Mic commemorates its 8th year with a switch to new venue, Phoenix Players. A beloved fixture on Nairobi’s arts and culture circuit, this spot…
The Nairobi Hip Hop Rapsody is reaching for the stars
A poster of the first Rapsody event Only Nairobi’s true Hip Hop heads know that Nairobi’s Hip Hop Rapsody has been around for almost 2 years now. It is therefore not surprising…
Authors Buffet grows into Creatives Academy in partnership with Daystar University
The Daystar Creatives Academy, an idea which began with the Authors Buffet, started its first class on January 18 2014 and will run till April 19, 2014. It will take place every Saturday…
How corporates, inebriated youth & kids are redefining the Blankets & Wine experience
An emotional Zahara during her performance at the 44th edition of Blankets & Wine (Image courtesy of Niaje.com) June 2nd marked the 44th edition of Blankets & Wine, a monthly event that…
South African Musician Zahara for 44th Edition of Blankets & Wine
South African Singer, Songwriter and Poet, Zahara The best news I have heard today was that Zahara whom I wrote about over a year ago, will be performing at the next Blankets…
The Debate on Live Concerts in Kenya: Are we getting it right?
Cover; American Neo Soul Singer Dwele will be at the Blankets & Wine November Edition The debate about live concerts in Kenya is one that has been ongoing on social media for…
Bilal’s Nairobi Concert Postponed to 1st July at Blankets & Wine
The much anticipated concert by America’s soul and Jazz singer Bilal on Saturday did not take off. Instead, Capital Fm the event organisers decided to work with Blankets & Wine for its…
A Candid talk on Entrepreneurship & Money Matters with the Kenyan Creative and Performing Artists
The POWO April 2012 panel made up of ;(from the left) Dann Mwangi, Margaretta, John Sibi Okumu, Buddha Blaze and Wanjeri Saturday 21st April was the day that serious money matters were…
My Take; Kenya Film & Animation Expo and Bloggers Happy Hour
This past weekend was one full of all manner of events with several events happening concurrently on Saturday. There was the much hyped Kenya Film and Animation Expo which this time round…