From the sultry exploration of desire in Tangerine, to the haunting reflections of MP4 Player, Turunesh showcases her remarkable ability to articulate the dynamism and complexities of modern relationships ..read more

In the beginning of 2020 over choppy Whatsapp calls, hours and hours were spent writing lyrics and bouncing ideas off of each other. These Whatsapp sessions were raw and real but marked a tough season of recalibration. Finding their voice after a period of feeling lost wasn’t easy, but they do speak of the time with nostalgia. They saw a lot of growth within themselves and their artistry and the music that came out of that time in something that brings the two pride ..read more

From Anguka Nayo to Daima, hear how a cross-generation of musicians has added their voices to the growing protests ..read more

In the wake of protests and growing political literacy, Kenyan creatives are harnessing their power of creativity to push for systemic change and document the realities of the nationwide protests ..read more

We had the chance to chat with 5 filmmakers based here in Nairobi, Kenya who, each propelled by their love for cinema and art, have been making films and visual projects that have inspired many. With each in varying stages of their film career, we gained an understanding of the scope of what it really looks like trying to make movies in a climate that for very long, was working against you ..read more

Elsy Wameyo is an artist called to create, manifesting music that is deeply rooted in the state of her soul and a profound yearning to embody the essence of her spirit and culture ..read more

At the tail end of 2020, three film lovers Jesse Mpango, Gertrude Malizana and Darragh Amelia came together to form the audio-visual collective Ajabu Ajabu. At first, the three would meet to watch independent African films on a big screen with friends. Eventually, the purpose was clear: to foster space for the preservation, production and presentation of audio-visual art.  ..read more

The Goethe Institute’s latest installment of The Jam was nothing short of spectacular, providing a vibrant evening that once again celebrated Kenya’s diverse musical talent ..read more

From music, to photography, to visual artists, these people are using the power of the collective to share their stories and have impact on their local and even global communities.  ..read more

Curating a look, pulling a fit, and impressing the masses on the daily with your personal style is a feat not many are capable of taking on. But the artists and fashion folks we spoke to for this piece do it with ridiculous regularity.  ..read more