Author archive: Josephine Opar
DJ Confidential: DJ Suede
If you don’t know about DJ Suede find out about the Radio Nest DJ here.
DetailsKanja Releases New Party Track and Set to Perform at African Oscars in the U.S.
Kanja releases his latest track and prepares for a big performance later this month, click here to find out more.
DetailsMy Life in Crime: Kenyan Literary Classic Going Blockbuster
John Kiriamiti is the only Kenyan ex-convict who can claim that his notoriety will be immortalized on the big screen.
DetailsSousou and Maher Cissoko’s World Music at RVF/B&W Festival
Counting down the days until the Rift Valley Festival starts later this month? We profiled Sousou and Maher to get you excited for the event, read on to get the scoop.
DetailsFashion Forward: Re-Introducing Fashion Week in Kenya.
Fashion and design in Kenya are evidently re-awakening to new heights with each passing day; bringing new delights and talent. The frequency of fashion events and creativity is something one would be hard pressed to ignore in Nairobi. This August, Nairobi Fashion Week and Kenya Fashion Week are running almost concurrently. Read on and have a fashion feel of what to expect…..
DetailsKenya’s Top 6 Filmmakers/Producers to Watch: Michael Odhiambo
Check out one of the six Top Filmmakers/Producers profiled for the August Film issue. If you don’t already know Michael Odhiambo, here’s why you need to make a note.
DetailsKenya’s Top 6 Filmmakers/Producers to Watch: Jinna Mutune
For the August issue, UP profiled six top Filmmakers and Producers to note and one of them is Jinna Mutune. Find out why we think the enthusiastic Film Director and Producer is a talent to watch.
DetailsRift Valley Festival & Blankets and Wine Mash Up—this August/Sept!
Are you pumped for the Rift Valley Festival? Read on and find out why you can’t afford to miss East Africa’s biggest music festival.
DetailsSauti Sol, Ice Prince & Victoria Kimani Shine at Rainy Boombaataa
Missed Nairobi’s biggest African music festival this month? Check out UP’s review of the event here.
DetailsPesa, Veve na Siasa: New Kenyan Film Tackles Drugs
Kenya’s film industry is growing fast and “Veve” is an upcoming movie that is tipped to raise the bar for local productions. To find out more about it, read on.
DetailsLiving with HIV: The Class of 2013
In this article we explore the lives of two young Kenyans who were born with HIV and are managing the disease as young active adults in 2013. We spoke to Grace and Charles about the changing face of the disease since the epidemic hit its peak with 13 percent of pregnant women in Nairobi being HIV positive in 1991. More than 20 years on 7.4 per- cent of Kenyan adults aged 15-64 are living with HIV.
DetailsBoombaata Festival To Wow Nairobi
Do you love African music, fashion and food? Don’t miss this epic event set to take place tomorrow. Read on for details.
DetailsFlame On: Kenya’s Social Networks are a Playground for Spreading Vitriol
Haters have a new platform and it’s online, should there be limits to the things you can say about others on social media? Read on to find out more on the topic of spreading vitriol on the internet.
DetailsBeat Ya Street
Can you dance? Read on to find out how you can win KES 5 million for your talent.
DetailsAre You Africa’s Next Top Model?
Wanna be on top? Read on to find out how you can be the next African supermodel on the upcoming reality show, Africa’s Next Top Model.
DetailsLady Karun Takes the Stage at UP Live II
Nairobians love Lady Karun and this Saturday you will be reminded of why you dig her sound and her style. The former Camp Mulla group member will perform for the first time at UP Live II as a solo artist, check out Lady Karun’s latest single, Mwana WE ft Dora, below. https://soundcloud.com/misskarun/mwana-we-ft-dora The petite singer
DetailsThe Battle over the Right to Choose: Abortion in Kenya
Unsafe Abortion kills 2600 Kenyan women, every year. How many lives would be saved if i safer?
DetailsBado Tuna-feel Sauti Sol
The Sauti Sol boys are back in their stylish suits for the Still the One video which tells of a couple whose enduring love for each other continues as they age. This video proves that the boy band have the makings of becoming Kenyan style and music icons, and are a worthy example of what
DetailsMerging Creativity with Technology
Jepchumba is the Digital Media grad and founder of African Digital Art who you need to know. Read more about her here.
DetailsCelebrity Chef to Work at Exclusive Members Club
Imagine being served dishes by the same chef who has served the like of celebrities like Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Al Pacino? Capital Club East Africa has appointed Luigi Frascella to be its Executive Chef at the club when it opens later this year.
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