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Nairobi Sextapes: Sex Slang for 2016 - A Guide
Just recently got back into the sex game. So being the total internet nerd I am, I decided to do some research to expand my sex vocabulary for 2016. What I discovered was not pleasant. Most of these could get you arrested. Just NOPE
DetailsViral Videos
Here are some of the memes and videos that have been doing rounds in the crazy world of the “Internetz”
DetailsBlack Panther: The Black Marvel Superhero That is Truly Impressive
Here comes T’Challa- the first black super hero from Marvel and one of the only black comic characters type cast as someone with undeniable power and clout. We look further into his backstory.
DetailsUP Fashion: Seven Fashion Essentials for Him and Her
Ever scrambled tirelessly through your wardrobe or spent countless hours looking for the right outfit for an occasion? We let you in on key fashion essentials to invest for him and her that are chic for any occasion.
DetailsUP Music: Self Management for the Independent Artist
Shane Kariu tells us more about self managing for new artists. This one is for all the musicians that are thinking of starting an independent career.
DetailsUP Foodies: Salad Fever
Mariam, our resident health enthusiast talks about Salad Fever and their adorable meals in mason jars. Take a look.
DetailsUP Insight: Campus Brutality - The Death of Democracy in our Universities
Today, there is an exceptional lack of sympathy for the university student from the general public. Why is this the case?
DetailsStraight Girls Are Friends, Not Food: Sexual Aggression and Double Standards
There are many blurred lines when it comes to sex and the sexual spectrum. What’s not blurred at all, however, are unwanted sexual advances. We’re used to sexual aggression that stems from misogyny from men: but what if the source is a woman?
DetailsShe Shapes the City
Women shaping the City in their own capacities within the community. Publishing, healthcare, film, legislation and so much more. More on ww.sheshapesthecity.com
DetailsThe Culture of Congestion
How did Nairobi get so damn full? Congestion and Nairobi’s urban sprawl has been a long time coming- 30 years to be exact.
DetailsDown But Not Out: Rally Masters Rely on Their Own Muscle to Survive
Despite leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of several Kenyans, motor sports is not given the nurturing and attention it deserves.
DetailsForeign Dispatches EXCLUSIVE: UP Close With Wailers Front Man, Dwayne ‘Danglin’ Anglin
Dwayne ‘Danglin’ Anglin’ on what it means to be African and what music means as a message to the masses in times of need. Brilliant!
DetailsUP Event Review: Tinga, Tinga, Tinga, Tinga-aa…
Wanuri talks about finding black dolls for her daughter, and why representation of African and ‘black’ narratives in popular culture is so important. Thank you Tinga Tinga Tales!
DetailsForeign Dispatches: Spices Traded for the Sacrament (& A Loss Of Faith)
A true account of a Father, a clueless White guy, a Danish stripper and an Indian Chef with Asperger’s walk into a Kenyan Police Station.
DetailsLife According To One: Cûcû the Feminist
Wanuri remembers her grandma, the first feminist she ever knew. She tackles what it gender means in today’s society and thinks about a future time, when its representation will be more accurate.
DetailsUP Close with Tinga Tinga Tales Creator Claudia Lloyd
“I have written Tinga Tinga Tales the Musical and it’s the most fun I’ve had in years!” - Claudia Lloyd
DetailsWomen in Film
‘Teamwork is really needed within teams, between productions, the government and the arts. There should be an understanding that we are all here to help each other grow.’ -Claire Ash Meadow
DetailsDija White, Bringing Berlin’s Street Art to Africa
“We are always looking for original and artistic ways to create a more interactive space here at the village market. So In that, the aesthetics of the shopping mall is a constant evolution.” -Dija White
DetailsOP/ED Women in Work in Kenya
“Case in point, the arts scene in Kenya is evolving in the shape of a woman, in such a great way. Where there was a massive gap in Kenya for creativity, women have filled the space, putting Kenya and creativity on the map. Here’s to the Ladies.” -Nik Jackson
DetailsUP Blogger Share: Meditations on The Lamu Yoga Festival
March 6th, 2016 marked the end of the 3rd annual Lamu Yoga Festival that saw 225 yogis coming from 20 countries visit Lamu to enjoy a long weekend feast of yoga, culture, beach and fun. Cecilia Garama shares the details of her fantastic experiences in the sleepy town.
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