UP Foodie Share: Kaluhi’s Kitchen
A handful of Kenyan food bloggers have taken to re-imagining and re-energising old Kenyan recipes for foods we all know and love. Kaluhi Adagala is doing just that on her blog, Kaluhi’s Kitchen.
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Interesting NY Fashion Week Moments From Africans in the Diaspora
New York Fashion Week has a reputation for being a platform for liberal fashion and great fashion statements. We take a look at some of the moments that have caused a stir through the years.
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Pan African Curation on Film: Challenging Gender, Sexuality and Masculinity
UP takes a look at Africans on the continent and the diaspora tackling traditional perceptions of gender, masculinity and sexuality through the visual arts.
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UP Visual Artist of the Week - Photographer Rehema Baya
UP’s Visual Artist of the Week is Rehema Baya, an up and coming photographer.
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Throwback Candy
We take you back to less plentiful times where we could only turn to a few chosen candies to satisfy our sweet tooth. Memories of these delectable candies still bring a warm fuzzy feeling to twenty and thirty somethings across Nairobi.
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Next Chapter: Identity of Hair - The Loyal Weave Wearer
The hair debate has come full circle with the pro-weave movement taking their stance on ‘borrowed’ hair. Shaming the wearer of a weave is futile and quite simply, overdone.
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UP Film Of The Week - Granted
The Kenyan cinematography scene has come a long way. We are not yet at the level of other African nations renown for their vibrant film culture, such as Nigeria, but we are getting there.
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International Foodie: The Groundnut
Friends Duval Timothy, Jacob Fodio Todd and Folayemi Brown founded a one of a kind gourmet culinary experience, The Groundnut. All three are of African heritage, and now they have one of the best African cookbooks available in the market.
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The Alternative Wishlist
UP presents The Alternative Wishlist for those who prefer a more chilled scene.
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Viral Wednesdays
Viral Wednesdays is here and Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy performance is this week’s shining star, lighting up social media pages worldwide and creating a much deserved buzz!
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Weekend Wishlist
We’ve drawn up a list of events we think are worth checking out this weekend. Take a look!
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Life According To One: The Culture of Vegetarianism
Being a vegetarian is not hard. Being asked to justify a life choice everyday is hard. Wanuri Kahiu takes a look at the Culture of Vegetarianism
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Learn Martial Arts- Where to Find Dojos in Nairobi
Do you love Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li? You could be a skilled fighter too, just like them! Start by enrolling for martial arts classes at these Nairobi Dojos.
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Blogger Share: Afri-love - Staying Connected to Home
Home and away is an expression understood differently by many. Lulu Kitololo is an Kenyan in the diaspora, who, through her blog, explains how she keeps her home close wherever she goes.
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The Top Ten Places To Grab A Milkshake in Nairobi
Milkshakes are a wonderful treat that you can enjoy at any time of the day. While they are served at several fast food joints and coffee shops within the city, we’ve created a list of the 10 best spots to grab a decadent shake.
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Designer Profile- Buqisi-Ruux
These Ugandan ladies are paving the way for authentic African shoe design- check out some of their work in this week’s fashion designer profile.
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5 Things We Should Expect from the Silent Disco Trend in Nairobi
‘Silent Discos’ are finally in town. Here are five things we should expect from this new entertainment concept.
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Music Mondays: Event Review- Sauti Sol Concert #Liveanddieinafrika
Not many live performances come close to Sauti Sol’s standards in Kenya. Their set for this concert included all of the tracks on their latest album. This concert was a first for Sauti Sol- and it was a night to remember.
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Music Mondays- New Releases
UP curates a list of brand new musical releases that you simply must check out!
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Meet the Stylistas behind Duke’s Den
Meet the gentlemen behind Duke’s Den this February, a fashion exhibition you won’t want to miss!
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