Author archive: Vincent
UP Video of The Week: Jamaican Songstress Alaine Does a Reggae Cover of Adele’s ‘Hello
The first track from Adele’s new album came out and it went viral shattering records on billboard charts worldwide. And guess what? Jamaican songstress, Alaine has released a reggae cover
DetailsUP Music: Sauti Sol’s ‘Live and Die in Afrika’ Poised To Shatter Records
New album alert! Sauti Sol’s third studio album is out and impatient fans who missed the free download waiver are even chasing the band on social media for the physical copies. So, what can we expect from the acclaimed award-winning group’s overdue work?
DetailsUP Music-New Video Alert: Sauti Sol’s, Live and Die in Afrika
Kenyan award-winning group Sauti Sol finally released their anticipated third album, Live and Die in Afrika, in unique style. UP takes an in-depth look at the visuals of the album’s title track.
DetailsUP Music- New Video Alert: Dela’s ‘Mafeelings’
Finally, the video everyone has been waiting for is out! Mafeelings is a captivating video shot & directed by the award winning Nigerian director, Clarence Peters. The video captures the betrayal by loved ones & friends in relationships & friendships.
DetailsUP Food: Experience Authentic Nigerian Cuisine With Chef Renee Chuks
Nairobi Foodies alert! Taurus Eventz and Le Palanka have come together to bring you an authentic West African dining experience, with renowned Nigerian chef, Renee Chuks.
DetailsUP Pre-Event Artist Profiles: GuFy Dox and Rixpoet for #BeneathTheSkin
On Sunday 22nd November, 2015, GuFy Dox (Oscar Ogero) and Rixpoet (Eric Onyango Otieno)collaborate in a joint effort to bring you home to yourself, so you may connect with us and others, in poetry, music, conversational interludes and soul.
DetailsUP Lifestyle: Another Stellar Outing For The Kenyan Boys Choir in Canada
During a 3 month tour of North America, The Kenya Boys Choir have been gracing stadium sized stages at the We Day celebrations.
DetailsUP Event Review: Spanish Festival Launch at Sarova Stanley
Spanish culture through cuisine, art, photo exhibition and flamenco dancing running through this week, the Spanish Festival kicked off this week in pomp and colour.
Details#DXD2015 : The Performance Report, From DJ Zontor, Kwamie Liv to Saint Evo The Myth
This year’s DXD Issue theme was ‘Pop Nairobi’, and the scene was definitely lit last weekend at the Village Market rooftop.
DetailsUP Music- New Video Alert: Avril and AY Team Up on ‘No Stress’
Singer Avril has released a new single, ‘No Stress’ featuring Tanzania’s AY. UP Nairobi lets you know just what to expect.
DetailsUP Event Review: Verse5Ve’s High5Ve—Claps, Snaps and Hands Up
This Sunday afternoon, we caught a glimpse of what might be the next big thing in Nairobi.The crowd at the quarterly Christian event, Verse5ve, made sure they clapped, snapped and had their hands up!
DetailsUP Film: Mathare Youth Film Festival 2015, Calls for Submission
Mathare Youth Film Festival (MYFF) is a youth friendly festival, geared towards the youth of Mathare slums and its surrounding areas. In addition to daily screenings, MYFF will also play host to a day workshop, where youth from the Nairobi slums will be taught the essentials of filmmaking and MDG’s issues.
DetailsUP Music: New Album Alert - PHY’s ‘PHYLOSOPHY’, An Authentic Experience
She burst onto the scene as a rookie in a music competition, now she is ready to drop an album detailing her experiences on the journey to stardom. Phyllis “PHY” Mwihaki’s debut album PHILOSOPHY is set for launch on Friday 20th November 2015.
DetailsWeekend Wishlist
We kick off the weekend plan here at UP Nairobi. Here is where you need to be!
DetailsViral Videos: Spectre, Vera Sidika, Cece Sagini and More
Here are UP’s viral videos of the week!
DetailsBBC Explores The Politics of Gender Equality for Women in Africa
Zeinab Badawi last Thursday at the Bomas of Kenya, moderated a live audience in Nairobi who grilled African decision-makers about equality for women.
DetailsUP Event Review: Spectre’s Spectacular Premiere at IMAX Kenya
If the response from the audience at the Spectre premiere is anything to go by, then the 24th installment of James Bond is definitely one you cannot miss.
DetailsUP Diwali Special: Festival of Lights, Sweets, Food, Drinks and Party
Diwali is about spending time with the family, celebrating the universal messages of good over evil, of truth over falsehood and of light shining in the dark.
DetailsUP Music: New Track Alert - ‘Mafeelings’ By Dela
This new afro-pop fusion production is on track to become the next big anthem of 2015.
DetailsViral Wednesday: Spectre Premiere ‘Gatecrasher’, Governor Kabogo’s Faux Pas and POTUS’ Best MJ Impersonation!
What a week! Watch Barack Obama sing Michael Jackson’s Thriller, a man claims to gatecrash the 007 premiere, plus Governor William Kabogo on the spot, again!
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