Kwani? Open Mic April 2015

Kwani? Open Mic – April Edition feat. Kevin Man Njoro, Apr. 7 2015 @ The Phoenix Players, Parliament Rd

Kwani? Open Mic April 2015
Date: 7th April 2015
Time: 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm
Venue: Inside Professional Centre
Entry: Kes. 300 at the gate.

Advance tickets only via Mpesa at ksh200: Simply select “Buy Goods” onyour MPesa menu, enter the “Till Number” (56714) and follow instructions to complete transaction.

Featured Poet: Kevin Man Njoro
Featured band: KIU
MC: Cindy Ogana

Kevin Man Njoro
Comedian, rapper, mechanic and poet, Kevin Waithaka is a jack of all trades and master of them all. Whether performing with a Kikuyu accent as Man Njoro or as the polished Nemesis, Kevin’s wit and lyricism is highly entertaining. A collaboration with rapper Rabbit on Uko Sure showed his talent for crafty storytelling.

KIU
Inspired by singers like Zahara, Asa and India Arie, Kenyan songstresses, Tracy, Rosa and Pauline are fast-rising trio, Kiu. Here to quench Nairobi’s unquenchable thirst for quality music, Kiu blends its harmonies effortlessly, each with their own unique voice and unmatched musical ability. Past performances include Brew Bistro’s Oktoberfest, World Music Day (Fete de la Musique) at Alliance Francaise, Ndovu Zetu/Blankets and Wine at the UN recreational grounds, among others.

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Concert: Michel Ongaro & Sentaline Band, Apr. 9 2015 @ Tamambo Village Market

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Date: 9th April 2015
Venue: Tamambo Village Market
Time: 8 pm
Entry: KES 500

About
Michel Ongaro is a seasoned guitarist and musician whose skills span across a wide music spectrum. Born and raised in Nairobi Kenya, the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music coach, has been active in the music scene since 2002.

Together with his band sentaline, he will be sharing his rich music, a fusion of various styles mainly African, jazz and latin rhythms live at Tamambo Village market on the 9th of April from 8 pm.
Charges are 500bob per person at the gate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o7vH-qSXKo

Stephen Njenga - Oils on Canvas

Exhibition: Easter at the Museum with Stephen Njenga, Apr. 3-30 2015 @ National Museum

Stephen Njenga - Oils on Canvas
Stephen Njenga – Oils on Canvas
Dates: April 3 – 30, 2015
Venue: Creativity Gallery – National Museum
Time: 8.30 am – 5.30 pm
Entry: Normal Rates Apply

Stephen Njenga – Oils on Canvas
Stephen Njenga started his career in the early 1980s. His paintings explore colour, abstractionism, shapes, form and pattern. He is inspired by the environment around him and his themes are mainly people and wildlife