Photo Exhibition: 50 Years of Kenyan Music, Jan. 20 – Feb. 9 2014 @ Alliance Française

Dates: January 20 – February 9, 2014
Venue: Alliance Française

The pictures in this exhibition are a culmination of research and archiving carried out by Ketebul Music over a period of seven years as part of their Retracing Kenyan Music series. This photo exhibition, produced with the support of the Kenya Music Week, pays tribute to musicians who have shaped the various genres of music in Kenya, and influenced our social psyche over the past five decades.

The “50 Years of Kenyan Music” photo exhibition made its debut at the 10th Annual KENYA MUSIC WEEK that took place at the Sarit Centre Expo Hall from Thursday 12th -Sunday 15th December 2013, as part of Kenya@50 Celebrations; and plans to tour the Country for the next 12 months”.

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Storymoja Celebrates M. G. Vassanji, Jan. 25 2014 @ Michael Joseph Centre

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Date: January 25, 2014
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Tickets: Kshs 500

Events
Master Class with M. G. Vassanji from 10 am – 1 pm [Pre-register ONLY] Exploring Inter-cultural Relationships with Drumbeats from 1.30-3 pm
The in-between World of East Africa from 3.15-4.45 pm
Book Launching and Signing from 5-6 pm
Nyef Nyef Stories to Discombobulate the Mind from 6.30-8 pm

Other Scheduled Events
Moyez Vassanji Colloquium and Lecture at University of Nairobi – Dept. of Literature
Date: January 27, 2014
Full info here Invitation to the Moyez Vassanji Colloquium and Lecture [Word Document]

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Party: Electrafrique, Jan. 18 2014 @ Carnivore Restaurant

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Tired of the monotony of Top 40/commercial music played most Nairobian clubs? Time for some exciting combination of electronic and live music performances thanks to Electrafrique! This Saturday and every other third Saturday of the month in 2014; Kenya’s premium entertainment brands and the only collective that performs Afro-Electronic Music and quality Electronic Dance Music (EDM) blended with live performances: Electrafrique DJs will be holding it down at the Carnivore’s Simba Salon.

Hosted by Electrafrique’s pioneer DJ Cortega, in partnership with Electrique DJs and the authentic Beat Parade Band from Kenya, who are well versed with traditional instruments like drums and percussion, this music ensemble will merge live African music with an electro/futuristic twist.

Electrafrique is a premier dance music show, which brings together a worldwide network of artists fusing elements of African music with Electronic beats. Electrafrique finds roots in African rhythms and musical traditions, adding a contemporary urban/futuristic electronic twist to its groove. This culminates into an experience that identifies solidly as African and resonates with people and dance floors in all corners of the world.

Soon (Jan 11th) after premiering another monthly Electrafrique dance party dedicated to African music lovers in New York in conjunction with Okayafrica, Electrafrique will be hosting a themed monthly event every third Saturday of the month at the Carnivore, in Nairobi. The event will feature renowned local & international acts on a regular basis. They have in the recent past hosted Black Motion (South Africa), Boddhi Satva(CAR), Carlos Mena (US), or Renato Xtrova (Angola); all (except Boddhi ) for the first time in Kenya.

Theatre & Performances: Perfect Wedding, Jan. 17-31 2014 @ Phoenix Theatre

Dates: January 17-31, 2014
Venue: Phoenix Theatre

Synopsis
A man wakes up on his wedding morning to find an extremely attractive naked girl in bed beside him. But in the depths of a stag-night hangover, he can’t remember meeting her. Before he can get her out his bride to-be arrives. In the ensuing panic, the crisis escalates to nuclear proportions with the arrival of the bride’s mother and the best man’s girlfriend. This rare combination of riotous farce and touching love story has provoked waves of laughter across Europe and America.

For more information kindly contact us on 0705 589722 /2225506 /2221661 or 0722 510705 or email phoenixtheater.nairobi@gmail.com .

the Stranger in Me

Exhibition: The Stranger in Me by Dickson Kaloki, Jan. 16 – Feb. 4 2014 @ Que Pasa – Karen

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Dickson Kaloki presents: The Stranger in Me

Dickson Kaloki is one of Kenya’s most exciting emerging artists. Kaloki hit the art scene in 2011 with his celebrated slum-series. He now continues to explore slum structures, but his latest works go beyond the classic mabati and timber houses, narrow corridors, and ubiquitous Kanaro River to explore the interaction between individuals in the slums, their environments, and the city of Nairobi.

The Stranger in Me combines these new mediums, themes and styles, showing Kaloki’s depth as an artist.

From January 16th through February 4th, Que Pasa is displaying a selection of Kaloki’s new pieces.

Join the opening night, Thursday January 16th, for Canapés and Conversations with the artist starting at 7pm.

Que Pasa is located in the Karen Shopping Center

House of Lungula

Out of Town: Premièr of House of Lungula in Mombasa, Jan. 17 2014 @ Nyali Cinemax

House of Lungula
HOUSE of Lungula is a Sexy Comedy premièring in Mombasa on the January 17, 2014 after a very successful run in Nairobi at the Century Cinemax, The Junction.

Date: January 17, 2014
Venue: Nyali Cinemax
Time: 9 pm (come at 8 pm to hang with the cast)
Tickets – 500/=
Advance tickets available at Nyali Cinemax.

Screening Times Mombasa
Dates & Time: January 18 & 22 at 7 pm

Synopsis
Harrison, overworked and underpaid is looking for money for bride price. A ‘business’ opportunity presents itself when he gets the keys to the Company house. With the CEO away on holiday, he has access to a vacant fully furnished house. He decides to cash in… Easy money doesn’t always come cheap.

Starring: Lizz Njagah, Ian Mbugua, Gerald Langiri, Sarah Hassan, Helena Waithera, Lenana Kariba, Gitau Ngogoyo, Nice Githinji, Diana Nekoye, Lydia Gitachu, Auma Njagah, Sheila Kwamboka and Alex Konstantaras.

Filmed by the award winning D.O.P. John Wambugu. Directed by the award winning directors Alex Konstantaras & Aggie Nyagari and Produced by Historia Films

Screening Times Nairobi
Dates & Time: January 17-23, 2014 at 10 am & 5.30 pm

Highlights of Nairobi Premièr

Note: the movie is rated adults only 18+.