Date & time: Thursday, 27th February from 6PM
Live Music Concert: Jahazi by Lele Ngoma, Feb. 28 2014 @ MJ Centre
The Old and the New in Kenyan Afrofusion Music
Renowned Afro-fusion musicians like Eric Wainaina, Atemi and Suzanna Owiyo have given birth to a new crop of younger musicians like Sautisol, Patricia Kihoro, Elani and Lele Ngoma. These up-and-coming musicians are blending music from different influences and showcasing their own twist of Afrofusion at such events as Jahazi.
The event will be held at the Michael Joseph Centre, courtesy of Safaricom. It will feature Lele Ngoma (an eclectic band popular at poetry events) and Spotlight on Kenyan music finalist, Fadhilee. Both acts have shared the stage with popular musicians like Aaron Rimbui, The Villagers Band, Winyo and even (for Fadhilee the Jazz crooner) gone out of the country on tours.
“This year we are going all the way,” said Koech Kevin Lele Ngoma band leader who also doubles as the guitarist. The Children Sickle Cell Anaemia foundation is also using the event to create awareness on a disease that has for long been taken as a paedriatic disease. Information on this disease is lacking in the public domain and as they publicise the concert they hope to start a conversation on it as well.
Bitings and drinks will be served and the hosts promise secure parking for their fans and other live music enthusiasts.
JAHAZI Concert Details
Date: 28th February, 2014
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom House
Time: 6.30 to 9.00 pm
Tickets: Kshs 350 Advance and Kshs 500 at the Gate
Comedy Thriller: Deception, Feb. 27 – Mar. 2 2014 @ Alliance Francaise
Dates & Time: Thur 27 Feb at 6 & 8pm, Fri 28 Feb at 6 & 8pm, Sat 1 Mar at 3, 6 & 8pm, Sun 2 Mar at 3, 6 & 8pm
Venue: Alliance Française
Tickets: 500/=
Synopsis
A senior politician goes out for a night of fun in a private apartment she has rented for her boyfriend, unaware that she is also under investigations for her possible role in a public procurement scandal. Hilarity reaches fever pitch when the local police patrol step in to investigate strange noises from the apartment as a pizza delivery van arrives to cause more confusion.
A series of mistaken identities ensue resulting in an unexpected tragic end. There are key life lessons to be learned from this bold play.
This comedy thriller is an original script by FCA directed by Mbeki Mwalimu and produced by Abuto Eliud
Concert: Kings of the Arena by Sarabi Band, Feb. 28 2014 @ Alliance Francaise Gardens
Date: Friday, February 28 2014
Venue: Alliance Francaise – The Garden
Time: 7-11 pm
Tickets: Advance Kshs 500, Gate Kshs 800
Exhibition: by Xavier Verhoest, Feb. 19 – Mar. 9 2014 @ Talisman Restaurant
A collection his works will be on display at Talisman from Feb 19-March 9, 2014.
Photo Courtesy of Talisman Restaurant’s Facebook Page
Mini Nile Day Festival feat. Nile Project Artists, Feb. 22 2014 @ Kuona Trust
Date: February 22, 2014
Venue: Kuona Trust
Time: From 3 pm
Entry: Free
Featuring performance by Nile Project Artists who will also be performing on Sunday at Safaricom Jazz Festival.
Exhibition: Value by Tahir Karmali, Feb. 27 – Mar. 13 2014 @ Kuona Trust
Kuona Trust is delighted to announce the opening of ‘VALUE’, an exhibition by Tahir Karmali, opening on 27th February running through to 13th March 2014.
Tahir’s photography installation, presents a series of provocative images, tastefully used to communicate and express a specific understanding the artist has of ‘Value’.
The artist chooses to use a subject that is laced with cultural and societal taboo. More specifically, Male Sex Workers (MSW) in Nairobi,who continue to present a provocative subject with traces of homosexual implications and male role stereotypes. This exhibition is not simply a display of those in the sex industry, but an active force in articulating, shaping, and contesting the meaning of ‘Value’ in the public sphere.
About the Artist
Tahir Carl Karmali is a Nairobi based photographer and digital & mixed media artist. He started his career in the corporate world but has been constantly in touch with the creative industry, constantly exploring the philosophies of existentialism whether through ink on canvas or the camera lens.
More of his work can be seen on his web page
Opening night: Thursday, 27th February 2014 from 6pm
Exhibition/Seminar: Artsy Mama- Look Good feel Good edition, Feb. 26 2014 @ Michael Joseph Centre
The artsy mama event is an exhibition and creative seminar for stay at home parents. The seminar includes guest panellists who share their stories in regards to the topic or theme.
This month’s edition is the Look Good feel Good edition. Being a stay at home mum doesn’t mean that we sit at home in old tees and torn clothes. Come get insights from industry experts on how to maintain your image even after the children.
To RSVP call 0708752575 or email info@creativesgarage.org
Nairobi Fashion Market, Mar. 8-9 2014 @ Ngong Racecourse
Come see whats trending and sizzling in the fashion industry. NFM is back with its 7th edition on the 8th&9th of March.
A weekend with over 100 craft, fashion and lifestyle stalls offering great talent and originality. A colorful and versatile collection of products and accessories.
Shop till you drop and watch stunning fashion shows, chill out and have fun with great live music.
Certainly catering to every taste and style, come join us for a great day out!
Visit www.nfm.co.ke
To book a stall, write to booking@nfm.co.ke