Book Launch & Photo Exhibition: Everyday Africa, May 10-28 2017 @ Alliance Française


Opening: May 10, 2017
Venue: Alliance Française
Time: 6.30 pm

Until: May 28, 2017

EVERYDAY AFRICA
Everyday Africa is a collective of 30 photographers sharing images of daily life (in many forms and from across the continent) on a shared Instagram feed in an effort to transcend the usual clichés that depict Africa as a place of only poverty, disease, and war. The project began in 2012 and has since sparked a global movement – there are dozens of “Everyday” projects focused on broadening our understanding of cities, countries, regions, and continents worldwide.

This exhibition is organized on the occasion of the African Launch of their new book ‘Everyday Africa: 30 Photographers Re-Picturing a Continent’.

At the launch, a theatrical performance will bring to life this social media project, using the comments and conversations sparked by the photography on Instagram as source for the script.

The featured photographers are: Nana Kofi Acquah, Jana Asenbrennerová, Girma Berta, Guillaume Bonn, Barry Christianson, Daouda Corera, Peter DiCampo, Edward Echwalu, Laura El-Tantawy, Yagazie Emezi, Andrew Esiebo, Malin Fezehai, Glenna Gordon, Jane Hahn, Idil Ibrahim, Mahmoud Khattab, Lindsay Mackenzie, Austin Merrill, Holly Pickett, Whitney Richardson, Christina Rizk, Tom Saater, Sameer Satchu, Allison Shelley, Charlie Shoemaker, Ricci Shryock, Nichole Sobecki, Sara Terry, Ley Uwera, Shannon Jensen Wedgwoodstage.

Fashion Event: Spring into Style, May 13 2017 @ The Lord Erroll


Date: May 13, 2017
Venue: The Lord Erroll

Dinner and Show: KES 7,500/- at 6.30 pm
Show Only: KES 1,500/- at 8.30 pm

For more information/tickets: call 0721 920 820, or email reservations@lord-erroll.com

Runway designers: Deepa Dosaja, Lisa Christoffersen, Sally Karago, Vee Fashion House, Wild Side Shop, Aprelle Duany, Khalida Wild and Sarayaa

About
Kenyan designer talent will be showcased at the “Spring into Style” Dinner and Show at The Lord Erroll on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Both established and rising stars of the Kenyan Fashion Industry will be featured on the catwalk in this unique colonial style setting and lush gardens.

A few names to strut the runway this evening will be Deepa Dosaja, Nairobi born, who recently presented her “My Flowers” Collection at the New York Fashion Week, as well as dressing Lupita Nyong’o. Sally Karago will be displaying her ware as well. Sally is both Chairlady of the Association of Fashion Designers of Kenya (AFAD) and director of the Mcensal School of Fashion. Her collections have been presented in London, New York and South Africa. Another star is Aprelle Duany, who left a prominent corporate career to start her luxury leather brand Aprelleduany. In 2016, Aprelle showcased at Award-winning Nolcha platform for emerging designers at NYFW and was a HEVA Fund Recipient.

The evening will kick off with a gourmet four-course dinner with delicacies such as Smoked Salmon Caviar, Sous Vide Beef Fillet and the Signature Decadent Chocolate Dome. As the evening evolves, Mochez models will take to the catwalk in designs from the latest collections of Kenyan clothing and accessory designers. From 11.30am, many more designers will be open to the public with their pop-up shops, and to the event guests throughout the evening.

Part of the ticket sales will go to the Human Needs Project in Kibera, whose objective is to provide basic services (laundry services, showers, clean drinking water, toilets, high-speed internet and classrooms) to Kibera residents. Almost a quarter million people have used the facilities to date. The Kibera residents will be represented by young music artists who will be performing on this occasion. Their music ranges from R&B, Hip Hop to Reggae, expressing the struggles of life.

The event is orchestrated by Lisa Christoffersen and Daniela Cellini. Lisa Christoffersen is renown for her safari essentials line and self-designed pashmina shawls and jewelry, which she will be showcasing on this occasion. Daniela Cellini of Outside the Lines Events is a professional event designer with years of experience in Miami, Italy and Kenya.

For event and ticket information:
The Lord Erroll (Aminah) 0710 544 971
Lisa Christoffersen 0722 703 264
Daniela Cellini 0711 728 423

Dance Performance: Traditional Future by Anuang’a Fernando, May 6 2017 @ Alliance Française


Date: May 6, 2017
Venue: Alliance Française Gardens
Time: 4 pm
Tickets: KES 1,000

Traditional Future: Dance & Choreography by Anuang’a Fernando

About
How to evolve Tradition towards Modernity without obliterating his tracks, without betraying his roots?

Anuang’a, a self taught Kenyan dancer/choreographer is inspired by Maasai songs and ancestral memory. His dance movements are informed by the powerful Maasai rhythmic vocals. He beautifully transforms the age-old undulating movement into a work of art that will stand the test of time.

His most recent show ‘Traditional Future’ was created at the Studio Akili in Lamu and produced by the fashion designer, Pierre Cardin. It has been shown at the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris and at the Theatre Cucinelli in Solomeo, Italy.