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Zeitz MOCAA
Zeitz MOCAA & MACAAL built on the periphery of the African continent are setting the pace for contemporary African art…
Habida performing on stage during an intimate evening she hosted at the Park Inn by Radisson in Westlands
The talented Kenyan artist returns with uniquely themed event series that will have her fans treated to quality live performances…
Nigerian artist Victor Ehikhamenor
The visual art field is an intoxicating arena of the most brilliant minds who are going beyond documenting history into…
\\Tale of two love stories narrated months apart
Of myths, legends, mystery and the perfect love story
Bob Marley
Reggae icon Bob Marley music & cultural influence remains the greatest in recent times.
Paul Simon
Legendary American singer, songwriter Paul Simon tour planned from May 16 in North America & Europe promises career-spanning hits and…
Oghagbon E. Moses (Left with backpack) with friends at Arugungu Fest.
Argungu Series explores Nigeria’s most famous Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival- a festival listed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural…
Performers at past Rusinga Fete
Gem From the Lake: 2017’s two-day Festival dubbed Spaces kicks off December 21st on the famed Rusinga Island in Homa…
Annstella Wanjiru
Stella is a young enthusiastic Kenyan visual artist hoping to take on the world one canvas at a time.
South African Artists Candice Bleitz (Right) and Mohau Modisakeng (left)
South African artists Candice Breitz & Mohau Modisakeng showcase their works at the 57th Venice Biennale
A viewer looking at ‘Circle of Uncertainty (6)’, from a series of drawings by Dana Whabira exhibited in the Zimbabwe Pavilion, at the 57th Venice Biennale 2017, entitled “Deconstructing Boundaries: Exploring Ideas of Belonging” curated by Raphael Chikukwa..
Dana Whabira is one of the four artists from Zimbabwe showcasing at the Zimbabwe pavilion in Venice. At the 57th…
Ann Mwiti (Foreground) at past Art event
Phases presents cycles of life and interrogates the different faces in life as it engages the audience in a lively…
Dickson Kaloki (Centre) poses for photo with fellow art ethisiasts
‘Ndoka ethye kana ka yoa,’ (Do not feed the child of hunger) is an Akamba proverb, which sets the pace…
Boniface Maina
The artist candidly evokes discussions on the extent a Kenyan politician would go to win an election.
Fashion: Ladies in leather boots
Just like fish cannot survive without water so can humans not do without latest trends, almost everyone is into being…
Nyege Nyege International Music Festival line up revealed
The celebrated Nyege Nyege International Music Festival returns to Uganda, at the source of the Nile River in Jinja this…
The Jezebel Project: Conversations On Women Dressing & Their Freedoms
Funmilayo Anikulapo-Kuti, Miriam Makeba, Mekatilili wa Menza, Nana Yaa Asentewa and the the list goes on, from the East to…
Kenyan artist perform at the History vs His-Story event
It is 5.30pm and I am still in the house arguing with my brother when I receive a call from…
Michael Soi exhibition seeks to save cash-strapped popular Kenyan art center
At one of Kenya’s reputable art hub; the Kuona Trust, renowned Kenyan artist Micheal Soi has been exhibiting and selling…
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The Artspace Gallery opened it’s 2017 calendar with an exhibition dubbed ‘Anatomy of Me.’ The Nairobi exhibition which opened on…
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Born in a family of blacksmiths on the paternal side and potters on the maternal side, you could say Haji…
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Lack of school fees would kill this talented artist’s dream of finishing his O level education. However, this did not…
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Born Mawila Khamsini in 1978, Local Fanatics adopted the moniker because he was tired of always being referred to as…
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His father was a soldier, and his folks wanted just a normal son with normal working hours in a stable…
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Named after former Zanzibar President Amani Abeid, the young talented artist brings
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Moses Luhanga is a man in his fifties who many would
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Raza Mohammed is a big name in Tanzania’s
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Lutengano Mwakisopile famously known as Lute is one of Tanzania’s most respected artists with
Banana Hill Art Gallery
Standing at the peak of Banana hill, your eyes gracefully drink at the beautiful scene of
Contemporary Art Expo
Fourteen artists from Tanzania landed in Nairobi Kenya Wednesday 25, armed with
Sauti Za Busara(busaramusic.org)
In celebrating diverse African cultures, arguably, nothing comes closer to the popular Zanzibar’s
Fadhilee’s Garage
The mention of a garage, well an ordinary one, paints the picture of
“Ni Ya Leo” exhibition
If you live in Kenya you have probably heard of ‘Ni ya leo’ and ‘Bei ya jioni’ among other catchy…
Ann Mwiti
As Sunday the November 12 faded into afternoon, the blistering sun resisted the urge to find solace in the clouds…
The Art Space Kenya
Have you ever wondered why in most city suburbs there are always clothes hanging on the balconies of the now…
Kuona Reloaded
Kuona Trust is a big name in the art game in Kenya; the organization is a platform where many of…
One Off Contemporary Art Gallery Limited
‘The City, Mountain Approaches and Further North’ is a one of a kind exhibition by the legendary Timothy Brooke. The…
Teddy Nabisenke
Nabisenke is quickly becoming a household name in Uganda and East Africa’s art scene. The jewelry and installation artist recently…
Chule
Kenya Institute of Puppet Theatre (KIPT) held the 8th International Puppetry Festival Kenya 2016 the past week. The event which
On The Reel: Nairobi showcases special screening of the classic film “Out of Africa”
The guardian describes it as “A beautifully made film, but this version of Karen Blixen's life is thickly coated with…
Kenyan Streetdance
Popping, Locking and Breaking are common terminologies in hiphop that have generally been summarized to Breakdance a misnomer that makes…
East African Visual Artists
One of the largest East African visual artists’ exhibition dubbed the East African Visual Artists Connect Exhibition, opened October, 14…
Art for peace
The visual art phenomenon is slowly winning the hearts of many in the Kenyan cultural sphere and development. Not only…
Nuru Bahati
Early this year, Nigerian hyperrealist Oresegun Olumide posted a few of his oil on canvas paintings on Instagram and the…
Adam Mwero
Reclamations, an exhibition by Ngene Mwaura speaks about the unusual while at the same time unraveling the mysteries in the…
Teddy Nabisenke
Uganda’s queen of Jewelry art, Teddy Nabisenke will be holding a three-week solo-exhibition dubbed the “Tsenke Xperience” at the Design…
Roger Ballen
South African photographer Roger Ballen will be showcasing his collection at the ongoing 5th Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF) in…
Sati Gata-Aura preparing his 1947 MG TC
From that heavy purr to that roar classic to the collector vehicles, Kenya’s CBA Africa Concours d’Elegance will be bringing…
Wangechi Art
The just concluded FNB Joburg Art Fair engaged in regional show case with their main focus on East Africa. The…