Juma Tutu is one of our favourite Kenyan musicians here at Nairobi Now. We’ve been to some of his explosive concerts, absolutely brilliant. If you don’t know him and his band, run to Choices for this gig – you won’t regret. Here is one of his most famous tracks:
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The Theatre Company presents Shungwaaya – an original Kenya Musical based on African Cultures , beliefs and taboos highlighting on the integrity of leadership, misuse of power and its influence on the unity of the society. It fuses modern performance techniques with traditional East African performance styles and the story is told through drama music and dance.
Venue:
Amphitheater – Kenya National Museums 16th Sunday 2012 3 -4 pm
SYNOPSIS
Shungwaaya is a mythical, musical theatre piece that tells the story of a community that faces the timeless challenges of individual greed, envy and lust as they struggle to form a society where people can live together harmoniously. The show is created through a mythical combination of the ancient cultures of East Africa, where a community is united, guided and tested by spiritual powers which are gifted to the people through chosen shamans or healers.
The play shows the initiation of a chosen one, Mwejuma, in the river, whom is handed the calabash which guards the ancestral spirits; a calabash which holds the powers of the spirits which protect and guide the community During the performance, we experience wrestling contests to choose community leaders; rituals that cleanse families and households, and the downfall of greedy men which brings calamities to their families. Young people fall in love and marry, betray and reconcile. The environment is an active character in the performance, being intricately connected with the community.
The story is told through powerful songs, dances and dialogue in the languages of East Africa, and also uses the kanga which brings color and beauty into the piece.
Shungwaaya has been created collectively by the members of the Performance Training and Development Programme in 2012. Three groups created the short performances Leaving Shungwaaya, Kukicha and Mwiba, which have been combined through TTC’s unique style to form the piece you will see.
The current production features Liz Enane, Hilary Namanjia, Dembede Mido, Squich Musau, Sylvia Namusassi, Carolyn Mutua and John Wasonga with Izzo Anyanga on percussion.
Choreography by Kitt Nyang’aya Kiarie and Musical Arrangments by Wafula Mukasa.
Directed by Keith Pearson.
Happy Birthday, directed by George Mungai, opens on 14th of Sep and runs until 29th Sep 2012. Tickets only Ksh. 650. Student nights Every Thursday. Buy 1 ticket @ Ksh. 400 and get 1 Free.
SYNOPSIS
Bernard has foolishly asked his mistress, Brigit, to his home on her birthday despite the fact his wife Jacqueline is present. He has also invited his oldest friend, Robert and asks him to pretend Brigit is his mistress
Robert refuses as he is having an affair with Jacqueline, but Bernard cunningly involves him anyway. By chance, a temporary maid engaged for the evening arrives when Jacqueline and Bernard are out and her name is also Brigit
Robert mistakes her for Bernard’s girl friend. Frantic complications in which identities, plots and counter plots and bedrooms are exchanged with ever increasing confusion transpire until an unexpected ending makes everyone happy including the maid who has acquired a mink coat and lots of money
Join 5 creatives this month at Creatives garage Portfolio Review at @Pawa254 from 4.30pm on 21 September 2012. We have an amazing lineup for you this month. Come check out Kiplagat Leting an amazing Chef in modern cuisine, Zawadi Nyongó a Yoga master in her own rights, Jozie an architect by day and a bass guitarist by night, the smooth sultry voiced Andrew Wambua, Raya a great Poet and of course the MC for the night, @Muthoni Gathecha
Pamoja Dance Group & The Action Foundation Present
Mkwezi: A spectacular performance by dancers with different abilities
Date: September 21, 2012
Venue: tribe Hotel, Village Market
Time: 6pm
Tickets: Kshs 1, 500 [Tickets available at Village Market mgt desk & Tribe Hotel Reception]
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Dates: September 14-15, 2012
Venue: Naivasha Sports Club
Tickets: Adults Kshs 300, Children under 16 Kshs 100
* All Profits go to local charities
Date: September 22, 2012
Venue: MJ Centre
Time: 3-7pm
Tickets: Kshs 300 advance [0704090471] & Kshs 400 at the Gate
Hosts: Mark Kaigwa & Pinky Ghelani
Poetry Performance by: Raya Wambui, El Poet, Young Nnoiz, Black Skillz
Music by: Waithera, Patoh & Peter Nyabuto
Art Exhibition by: Nduta Kariuki & Ian Weswa
