Between Ngartia’s last show and his April 21 return, Dai Verse, he became a pillar of Kenyan history storytelling and theatre in the name of the beloved Too Early For Birds (TEFB), a collective that also had a comeback show in November 2022. How time flies. On November 19, 2015, he staged Losing Grip at …
Kilele was a symposium on music technology and innovation in East Africa, bringing together forward-thinking creatives and collectives.
Patient fans, friends, and family were treated to an intimate and energetic fifty-minute performance.
I am black, I am beautiful, I am sexy.
On Wednesday 19, 2022, Gufy Dox staged his eleventh performance show at the Kenya National Theatre. As I’ve noted, he is one of the most consistent performance poets. Subsequently, he sells out shows as if it is child’s play. When we write the Kenyan poetry/spoken word story, we must acknowledge him as a culture mover …
Continue reading Gufy – The Other Things & Love (Event Review)
I’ve seen differing views regarding the UnKut Hip Hop Awards 2021. According to some, it was all pomp, colour, and rosy while to others, seemingly the majority, it was the exact opposite. I won’t delve into that.
Finally, we have a winner! There’s a new millionaire in town. Yesterday, curtains closed on the Odinare Challenge by OdiBets and Khaligraph Jones. It started on July 19. After four weeks of rap submissions, judging, eliminations, and voting, the monumental challenge imeisha na tumepata mshindi. Just as the final six selection, the grand finale ilikuwa …
Continue reading OdiBets Odinare Challenge Grand Finale: Katapilla Wins Ksh. 1M
The second annual edition of the UnKut Hennessy Hip Hop Awards (2020) was held yesterevening at the Sarit Expo Center, Westlands. Persons representing different aspects of hip-hop and music, in general, graced this one of a kind event. This year’s theme was Culture Over Fear and the dress code was formal (black and gold). I …
One word that suffices to summarise Trabolee’s maiden performance showcase – a show that he’s conceptualised and curated himself – is emotional. A range of emotions defined the entire show. Curating his first event and working with friends and artists who are akin to family, Trabolee gave a taste of what it means to be …
Continue reading Are You Experienced?: Trabolee’s One TRAck Minded
Since 2016, when the format of Poetry Slam Africa was changed – from crowning Slam Kings and Queens bimonthly to having preliminary winners every three months, who contend for the ultimate title at the end of the year – Cre8ive Spills has been curating the Poetry Slam Africa Festival/Grand Slam. The intensity, vibrancy, and significance …
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