Author archive: Benjafd
Win Tickets to Ocktoberfest!
Want to enjoy the weekend with beers and a friend? Read on to find out how you can win!
DetailsTen Cities Street Bash Featuring top DJs
Looking for a party to attend this weekend, check out Goethe Institut’s Street Bash on Saturday.
Details18 Kenyan Delegates to Attend Prestigious One Young World Conference
Young Kenyans are working harder than ever to represent us admirably on the global stage, find out more about the One Young World Conference and who the delegates are.
DetailsThe Rise of Literature via the Blogosphere
This month’s literature issue led us to look at the blogosphere and how writers are using it as an opportunity to showcase their work. Learn more here.
DetailsChefs battle at this year’s Oktoberfest for a ‘Chopped’ Title
Did you know that this year’s Oktoberfest will have a culinary competition with Nairobi’s top chefs? Read on for more details.
DetailsJoin the Movement
Read more about UP’s involvement in the “Hands Off Our Elephants” campaign and what you can expect in the latest issue of the magazine.
DetailsDouble Nods for Kenyan Acts at Channel O’s 2013 Music Video Awards Nominations
Xtatic, STL, Sauti Sol, P-Unit and Victoria Kimani for the 10th Annual Channel O Music Video Awards, representing Team Kenya! Congrats to them. Read full info here.
DetailsCountdown to Rift Valley Festival – Get VIP access
Are you ready for the Rift Valley Festival? Read on and find out why you should be extra excited to go down to Naivasha this weekend.
DetailsAfrican Slums on the Reel: Slum Film Festival Returns for Third Year
The Slum Film Festival is back this year to give filmmakers from the slums a chance to tell their stories their way. Read on for more details.
DetailsAnother Kenyan Telenova—KONA, to hit your screens!
Looking for a new guilty pleasure on TV? Check out KONA, a show soon to air on Africa Magic Entertainment (DSTV). Read on for more details.
DetailsLive Music Performances - Camping & Much More! Rift Valley Festival/Blankets & Wine Mash Up
Check out he full details on what to expect at this Aug and Sept’s Rift Valley Festival/Blankets and Wine editions.
DetailsKenya’s Top 6 Filmmakers/Producers to Watch: Krysteen Savane
This month we profiled six top filmmakers/producers for the film issue. Read on to see why Krysteen Savane nabbed a spot on the list.
DetailsLocal Fashion Films Set International Standards
UP had to document the rise of locally produced fashion films by some of the best names in the business, read more about this trend here.
DetailsLooking Bright—the Future of Kenya’s Film Industry
Read on to find out what Kenya’s potential film industry can become as explained by the Chairman of the Kenya Film Commission, Chris Foot. A must read for film enthusiasts, makers and investors.
Details6AM’s Under Construction with Decks Master Marc Romboy
Call yourself a house music fan? Read on to find out why you’ve got to be at this gig.
DetailsVocal Powerhouse Atemi drops Second Album
Kenya’s top afro soul queen is back with a spanking new album, check out what our critic had to say about Atemi’s latest work.
DetailsFor Colored Girls who have considered Suicide / When a Rainbow is Enuf (Ends August 3rd)
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf is written by American playwright, Ntozake Shange, and is a collection of “choreopoems” exploring the challenges that African American women have faced including: rape, abandonment, abortion and other subjects. Each poem emodies a female character only known by colour: “Lady in Yellow”, “Lady in Purple,” e.t.c. The timings are 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday to Saturday and tickets cost KES 500 or KES 300 for students. This production is rated 18. For more information, call +254 (0)20 222 5506, +254 705 589 722, +254 707 305 365 or email, contact@theartscanvas.com
DetailsBook Launch: Incorporating Oral Culture in Education for Development
There will be a book launch and panel discussion on the topic of “Incorporating Oral Culture in Education for Development”.This publication is a result of the Alumni Denkfabrik (Think-Tank) project for Culture, Education and Development, a unique initiative by the Goethe-Institut. The event is free and begins at 6:00 p.m. For more information, log onto http://www.goethe.de/ins/ke/nai/enindex.htm
DetailsThursday Nite Live: Sarabi
This Afro-fusion band is made up of eight young men hailing from Nairobi’s Eastlands slums. The group’s sound is made up of heavy traditional Kenyan rhythms, Benga and a blend of Western music and is touted to be one of Kenya’s most promising bands. Tug along with your friends and check them out, this event starts at 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. For more information, log onto the Thursday Nite Live Facebook page.
DetailsHot Seat:Teacher Wanjiku & JB Masanduku
Attend this popular comedy show featuring two of Nairobi’s brightest talents, Teacher Wanjiku and JB Masanduku. Tickets cost KES 500. To find out about the time and to get more information, call +254 721 608 656, +254 (20) 34 00 54 / 79 or +224 727 600 622.
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