Artist of the week: Burna Boy
Burna Boy is back at it again with a new tune to get everybody dancing entitled ‘Rizzla’.
DetailsUP Trending: The demise of ‘Mohawk’ marks the fourth lion death in two months at the hands of KWS
People are up in arms and can’t believe that KWS would murder wildlife they are meant to protect.
DetailsThrowback Thursdays: Tattu
“Jua lanyesha mvua yawaka siku zapita hakuna matata…” Remember that catchy tune?! Take a trip down memory lane with Tattuu
Details‘Leech’ by Inyang Edoho
We take a look at the film ‘Leech’ - a peek into the social and professional insecurities that every young millennial grapples with.
DetailsPre-event Artist Profile: FemalectroniKE
FemalectronicKE is an all female DJ ensemble. And they’ll be performing at the Art @ The Bus Wkend together for the first time!
DetailsHere’s Another Way to be Black: Blackout Tattoos
Blackout tattooing may just be the next big thing when it comes to body art. You might be shocked that there are people already taking this idea quite seriously.
DetailsWeekend Wishlist
This weekend is chock full of fun parties to attend- see what made it to our Weekend wishlist!
DetailsUP Blogger Share: 9 Steps You Can Take To Become A Chic Afropolitan In 2016
Afropik.net is a blog dedicated to creating as much content as we can about hair care and black culture that is relevant to the African experience. In this post they give us 9 tips on how to afropolitize our 2016!
DetailsAlternative Wishlist
UP presents The Alternative Wishlist for those who prefer a more chilled scene.
DetailsMsingi Sasis’ Kangas of the Night
How to create a Kanga of the Night- inspired by the work of legendary photographer Msingi Sasis
DetailsWhy Kicking Pregnant Teens out of School is Old-School
Teenage pregnancy in schools is proving to be an issue that we no longer can ignore. Whether a pregnant girl should be in school or not, that is the question.
DetailsUP Music: New African Releases
UP curates a list of brand new musical releases from across the African continent that you simply must check out!
DetailsDesigner Profile: Faith Avia -Creating Affordable Art
Also known as the Queen of DIYs, Faith Avia Kioko is taking no chances with any creative idea that comes her way.
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New Music: Nairobi Bag Raiders- Blinky Bill Remix
Here’s a little Easter Present from Blinky Bill! Feel good Vibes Only.
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UP 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
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UP Foodies: Kenyan Comfort Foods
Kenyan food is amazing, many of us don’t think of food as providing us with comfort but in many situations in does. Check out some of our favourite Kenyan comfort foods.
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Made in Kenya: Penny Winter
Penny Winter has for 6 years created authentic Kenyan inspired ornaments, worn within and beyond Kenya’s borders.
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Women 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
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Dija 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
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