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The Marahaba Swahili Music festival Is Here Again
\\ Two museums defining the contemporary African art scene
Zeitz MOCAA & MACAAL built on the periphery of the African continent are setting the pace for contemporary African art…
\\ Habida plans series of themed events + reality TV Show
The talented Kenyan artist returns with uniquely themed event series that will have her fans treated to quality live performances…
\\ Africa's 5 most influential artists of 2017
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
\\ Iconic Bob Marley's unrivaled impact on global culture
Reggae icon Bob Marley music & cultural influence remains the greatest in recent times.
\\Paul Simon announces the farewell tour
Legendary American singer, songwriter Paul Simon tour planned from May 16 in North America & Europe promises career-spanning hits and…
\\Art Exhibition honors Nigerian artist Kolade Oshinowo
Argungu Series explores Nigeria’s most famous Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival- a festival listed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural…
\\Rusinga Cultural Festival returns to Kenya
Gem From the Lake: 2017’s two-day Festival dubbed Spaces kicks off December 21st on the famed Rusinga Island in Homa…
\\Annstella Wanjiru, visual artist with sights on the world
Stella is a young enthusiastic Kenyan visual artist hoping to take on the world one canvas at a time.
Venice Biennale \\ Candice Breitz, Mohau Modisakeng showcase
South African artists Candice Breitz & Mohau Modisakeng showcase their works at the 57th Venice Biennale
Venice Biennale \\ Zimbabwe's Dana Whabira Reflections
Dana Whabira is one of the four artists from Zimbabwe showcasing at the Zimbabwe pavilion in Venice. At the 57th…
Art \\ In Search of Alternative Utopias: An Exhibition by Longinos Nagila
'Everything here is Fake except the Cars'
Art: ‘Phases’ merges humanity and the wild in an exotic Exhibition
Phases presents cycles of life and interrogates the different faces in life as it engages the audience in a lively…
Art: ‘The Changing Room’, An Exhibition On Introspection
‘Ndoka ethye kana ka yoa,’ (Do not feed the child of hunger) is an Akamba proverb, which sets the pace…
Art: Boniface Maina paints Kenya’s election atmosphere on canvas
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…
“History vs His-Story”: Revolution Art Hub show explores suppressed truths about Africa
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…
‘Anatomy of Me’ opens 2017 doors to Kenya’s ArtSpace Gallery
The Artspace Gallery opened it’s 2017 calendar with an exhibition dubbed ‘Anatomy of Me.’ The Nairobi exhibition which opened on…
Profile: Spotlight on renowned Tanzanian artist Haji Chilonga
Born in a family of blacksmiths on the paternal side and potters on the maternal side, you could say Haji…
Profile: Meet Tanzanian artist Masoud Kibwana
Lack of school fees would kill this talented artist’s dream of finishing his O level education. However, this did not…
Profile: Meet Tanzanian artist Localfanatics
Born Mawila Khamsini in 1978, Local Fanatics adopted the moniker because he was tired of always being referred to as…
Profile: Tanzanian artist Cloud Chatanda with a rare gift
His father was a soldier, and his folks wanted just a normal son with normal working hours in a stable…
Amani Abeid: Tanzanian artist extraordinaire
Named after former Zanzibar President Amani Abeid, the young talented artist brings
Spotlight on Tanzanian artist Moses Luhanga
Moses Luhanga is a man in his fifties who many would
Profile: Revered Tanzanian artist Raza Mohammed
Raza Mohammed is a big name in Tanzania’s
Profile: Meet Tanzanian Artist Lutengano Mwakisopile
Lutengano Mwakisopile famously known as Lute is one of Tanzania’s most respected artists with
Nairobi Inspirations: An Exhibition by 5 Kenyan artists
Standing at the peak of Banana hill, your eyes gracefully drink at the beautiful scene of
Tanzania Contemporary Art Expo 2017 comes to Nairobi
Fourteen artists from Tanzania landed in Nairobi Kenya Wednesday 25, armed with
Sauti Za Busara Festival Returns
In celebrating diverse African cultures, arguably, nothing comes closer to the popular Zanzibar’s
Fadhilee’s Garage presents unique way of enjoying live music in Kenya
The mention of a garage, well an ordinary one, paints the picture of
“Ni Ya Leo” exhibition details unique perspective of Kenya’s open air market
If you live in Kenya you have probably heard of ‘Ni ya leo’ and ‘Bei ya jioni’ among other catchy…
The Perfect fit: An exhibition by Kenyan artist Ann Ntinyari Mwiti
As Sunday the November 12 faded into afternoon, the blistering sun resisted the urge to find solace in the clouds…
Demand and Supply: An exhibition on the modern day conundrum
Have you ever wondered why in most city suburbs there are always clothes hanging on the balconies of the now…
Kuona Reloaded: Artists attempt to salvage the 21-year success story
Kuona Trust is a big name in the art game in Kenya; the organization is a platform where many of…
Timothy Brooke, the artist story teller
‘The City, Mountain Approaches and Further North’ is a one of a kind exhibition by the legendary Timothy Brooke. The…
Art is not a ‘side dish’: Interview with Ugandan artist Teddy Nabisenke
Nabisenke is quickly becoming a household name in Uganda and East Africa’s art scene. The jewelry and installation artist recently…
Kenya hosts 8th International Puppetry Festival
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 reigns supreme at The Breakfast Jam competition
Popping, Locking and Breaking are common terminologies in hiphop that have generally been summarized to Breakdance a misnomer that makes…
Uganda hosts East African Visual Artists Connect Exhibition
One of the largest East African visual artists’ exhibition dubbed the East African Visual Artists Connect Exhibition, opened October, 14…
Art for peace: Kenya Cultural Week showcase in Paris
The visual art phenomenon is slowly winning the hearts of many in the Kenyan cultural sphere and development. Not only…
Nuru Bahati’s “People Change” online Art Exhibition
Early this year, Nigerian hyperrealist Oresegun Olumide posted a few of his oil on canvas paintings on Instagram and the…
Ngene Mwaura reclaims his past in Nairobi exhibition
Reclamations, an exhibition by Ngene Mwaura speaks about the unusual while at the same time unraveling the mysteries in the…
The Tsenke Xperience: An Exhibition by 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 showcases his work at Singapore International Photography Festival
South African photographer Roger Ballen will be showcasing his collection at the ongoing 5th Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF) in…
Kenya's classiest motor show Concours d'Elegance returns
From that heavy purr to that roar classic to the collector vehicles, Kenya’s CBA Africa Concours d’Elegance will be bringing…
FNB Jorbug Art Fair features blossoming East African art
The just concluded FNB Joburg Art Fair engaged in regional show case with their main focus on East Africa. The…
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