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The A-ffair re-branded to Sayari Live
Dan Aceda is back with a new event. Get all the details of Sayari Live.
DetailsA Beautiful Delivery
“All that is missing in Nairobi is art, we have beautiful wildlife, beautiful roads and buildings but no art. The artists are there though, and eager to beautify our public spaces,”
DetailsPascal Chuma on Chumaism and the Bobea dream
As we gear for the coming World Cup, a Kenyan artist with his unique Chumaism style paints the pomp and grandeur that is expected in his beautiful World Cup series.
DetailsWhat Happened to The Upstairs Concert on Wednesday, 19th of March?
A few weeks back The Upstairs was forced to shut down. This is why.
DetailsImages From AT 5 Event
Live at 5 is the hottest new event in Nairobi. Like other loved festivals, it encourages the guests to carry blankets and prepare themselves for a great experience. See images from past edition.
DetailsKenya’s Top 6 Filmmakers/Producers to Watch: Keith Oleng’
Keith Oleng’s pictures, both still and motion, speak more than he does. Keith is among the top filmmakers who caught the eye of Nairobi’s UP Magazine, and those who have watched the films “Love” or “Sacrifice” among others. What’s more documentaries like “Locolize” are testimony to this talent. Find out who he is here…
DetailsNikon Africa Widens Lens on African Stories
Eye See Images in partnership with Nikon Africa & Middle East are proud to present “Eye See Africa” Project.
DetailsTop Kenyan Artists Honour South C’s Finest
Legendary artist E-Sir Mmari passed away in 2003 at the prime age of 22. His legacy continues and modern Kenyan artists continue to credit him for paving the way and giving them inspiration. We attended a celebration of his memory.
DetailsA Solar Powered Car for Africa
Students in Kenya are taught a lesson about self-reliance and innovation by Nigerian Segn and his epic solar powered car
DetailsThe Best Mobile Film Award 2014
This year UP is introducing a category at the Kalasha Awards Film and Television Awards. Come to PAWA254 for the press launch on the 11th at 6 p.m. to get the details on how to enter your submission.
DetailsViral Wednesdays
This is how lover’s die is a Berea Production Shot in Tana River and Lamu County.
DetailsArtists Push for ‘Beautiful Delivery’ at Pumwani Hospital
New project using art at Pumwani Maternity Hospital is set to give the hospital’s space a facelift and also serve as a positive distraction for the strenuous process of delivering.
DetailsThe Sound of Kenya
Ketebul Music has taken it upon themselves to retrace the roots of popular Kenyan music and genres. Here’s a detailed explanation as to how it all started, with the man Tabu Osusa.
DetailsSenator fails Alco-blow and skips court
Alco-blow knows no status, Senator Gwendo failed the test and spent Saturday night in Muthaiga Police Station. Was that too much for the Senator that she couldn’t face the courts?
DetailsDentist Chisels the Refugee Race
Edward Chiselhands aka Dan Okero the dentist by day and sculptor by night tells us of the inspiration behing the ‘Refugee Race’ series
DetailsUP’s Start-up Mixer at 88mph (A Review)
The Start-up mixer last Friday featured inspirational panelists who spoke of challenges and advise that could spur even the laid back into action. Read more on their words of wisdom here.
DetailsLupita Runs for Governor of Nairobi
“Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronald Reagan both did it. I feel that it is something that I must do,” says a determined Lupita about her political aspirations.
DetailsKenyans Feature in ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’ African Song Collabo
Who knew that agriculture would make African artists create such a funky song?
DetailsSauti Academy transforms into Sauti Performing Arts Institute
The Kenyan music industry gets professional with the introduction of the Sauti Performing Arts Institute brought to you by Penya Africa’s illustrious Sauti Academy, Riara University and Subsahara Africa.
DetailsKenya’s Top 6 Filmmakers/Producers to Watch: Tosh Gitonga
The Film Issue is out this April with a look behind the scenes of how Nairobi Half-Life was made. Director David ‘Tosh’ Gitonga is not in it but check the profile we did last year.
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