Author archive: Josephine Opar
White Guys Get All the Awards
While you were partying, people in Nairobi filmed, edited and submitted a film in 48 hours The 48 Hour Film Project
DetailsExclusive: Interview With South African DJ Milkshake in Nairobi
Exclusive chat with South Africa’s DJ Milkshake in Nairobi.
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Fashionistas Flock the Nairobi Fashion Market
Nairobi Fashion Market (NFM), Spring Edition (March 8th and 9th 2014). Our review.
DetailsBlack Hair and Life in the Diaspora
Have you read Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s celebrated new novel Americanah? Here’s our review.
DetailsWhat’s Your Type? Donating Blood Saves Lives
What’s your blood type? You should know because the blood drive is on and any time, you might need to help someone or be helped. We found out more on the topic.
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New Book documents the life and times of gay people in Kenya
“Being gay is not a crime in Kenya. However, there is still the penal code that outlaws homosexual acts or ‘acts against the order of nature’ between men.” Find out more about Invisible, a book launch on the experiences of gay people in Kenya.
DetailsHow To Survive: Pickpockets
You just bought a new phone because your previous one inexplicably got lost, or you were jacked? Read on to find out how to keep that new one for a while longer
DetailsTribal Chic Set the Bar for Kenyan Fashion
2013 ended with an elegant affair at the Tribe Hotel. Find out about the annual Tribal Chic fashion show here.
DetailsUP Editorial Team Recommends Four Good Reads For 2014
Looking for some new material to read? UP Magazine’s staff recommend some books which you must pick up.
DetailsStrut It Afrika Taking East Africa by Storm
Strut It Afrika is a model management company which is headed by young people and represents some of the most beautiful faces in the modeling industry. Find out about the company here.
DetailsMafikizolo thrill Nairobi with spirited performance at Blankets and Wine
Find out more about Mafikizolo’s Blankets and Wine performance, and what they had to say about music, fashion and their fallen band member, Tebogo Madingoane.
DetailsKwani? Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with Award Winning Authors
Kwani? is East Africa’s leading literature trust which has propelled the status of many young writers. Find out more about the organization’s tenth anniversary.
DetailsSTL Responds to Song Leak
Norwegian based Kenyan rapper, STL, responds to scandalous song leak.
DetailsThe Mexican Food Fest Finally Begins
Foodies will be ecstatic to learn that Mexican Food will begins November 20th.
DetailsKwani? Trust Marking a Solid Decade
Kwani? Trust is known for venturing new literary frontiers, creating a wave of literary masterpieces, and award-winning writers. Yvonne Owuor Adiambo, one of these writers, speaks to UP.
DetailsJameson Live Party promises to be epic with excellent local and international DJs
If you don’t know about the Jameson Live Party, now you know party people!
DetailsNaija Nite: Hype, No-Shows and Twerkers.
Missed Naija Nite this weekend? Find out what went down, here.
DetailsThe Business of Fashion in Kenya
Is the fashion business a viable enterprise in Kenya? Find out what some of the challenges and opportunities available for professionals in the industry.
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