Author archive: Hellen
Blogger Share: #Wifiandflashlights: Jay Take a Pic on Life
It was serendipitous, us stumbling onto this young man’s blog. We were looking for a blog that covered all aspects of Nairobi Living, and Jay’s blog ticked all the boxes. Take a look into the life of Jay.
Details#Homegrown - Why Mdundo is a Disruptor in Music Tech
Mdundo is also a phenomenal resource for music. It holds the biggest catalogue of music in the region: with over 45000 songs from about 10,000 artistes in the region- the numbers speak for themselves.
DetailsTop Nine Places to Grab a Drink During Traffic - Westlands
You know when you leave work yet can’t even begin to imagine sitting in hours of traffic? You’d obviously walk into a good bar and grab one or two as you wait for the jam to ease up. Here are a few places to do just that if you’re in Westlands!
DetailsThrowback 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.
DetailsNext 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.
DetailsInternational 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.
DetailsDesigner 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.
Details#LoveAtGardenCity Love Booth
You can get rewarded just for sitting back and relaxing, because Garden City will give their shoppers gift vouchers!
DetailsUP Fashion Blogger Share: Maridadi.co by Sam Nkirote McKenzie
On this week’s blogger share we feature a different kind of fashion enthusiast. Sam McKenzie curates an online magazine of Kenyan fashion- and doesn’t wear a single piece.
DetailsUP In Depth: What Black History Month Means to Africans
UP looks at Black History Month this February and seeks to tie this month of remembrance to African History and futures.
Details#LoveAtGardenCity - Gifts for Her
There are so many options at Garden City Mall. Make sure to shop for her as we celebrate Love at Garden City. Keep up with the hashtag #LoveAtGardenCity for more
DetailsTop 13 Shows on Netflix
With all the data Netflix receives about who’s-watching-what, it’s no surprise that they have found the formula for great TV. Here are 13 of our favourite TV shows on Netflix (in no particular order).
DetailsUP and About: Burudika
UP was at the Burudika Saturday Afternoon Party this past weekend. It was the perfect build up from a lazy Saturday afternoon to an exhilarating evening hangout.
DetailsUP and About: Art @ The Bus Wkend
The Bus this weekend will be a space for artists to collaborate and claim their stage, where class and privilege become non-factors and art takes centre stage.
DetailsUP Fashion: Designer Profile - Christine Mhando
Chichia London is an internationally renowned designer brand that takes a keen interest in the visual aesthetics of the ordinary khanga; elevating and transforming it into modern styles and silhouettes that are quite simply stunning.
DetailsUP Viral Wednesday: From Elephants That Go to Dinner to The Best Obama Interview Ever!
Here’s a few cool videos we though you might like and should absolutely go viral.
DetailsUP Pre-Event Profile: Art @ The Bus Wkend
A stay-cation weekender at The Bus, this three days long event is packed with innovative and creative music, visual arts and design
DetailsUP Fashion Blogger Share: Silvia Njoki’s Barcelona Vlog
Take a look at life through Silvia Njoki’s eyes in her new Vlog about Barcelona! She’s our fashion blogger share today and winner of fashion Blogger of the Year Award 2015
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