Photo Exhibition: Rising Fast: Africa’s Changing Urban Spaces, Nov. 17 2018 @ the Alchemist Bar – Westlands


Date: November 17, 2018
Venue: the Alchemist Bar, Westlands
Time: 5-6.30 pm

About
‘Rising Fast’ explores the changing realities of Nairobi, Kenya, one of the world’s fastest growing urban spaces. Contrary to reductive stereotypes of Africa, Kenya is riding a strong economy, a youth-driven cultural awakening and a dynamic tech scene coined the “Silicon Savannah.” Huge challenges remain however: widespread poverty, poor infrastructure, human rights abuses and political tumult. Does the “Africa Rising” narrative hold up, and how are people’s lives being impacted on the ground?

There will be 12 photographers from across Africa sharing their work as well as a discussion panel led by Nabila Alibhai, founder of Kenya-based cultural lab in COMMONS.

For more information, visit the event Facebook Page.

Electro Pop Concert: Rocky (from France), Nov. 17 2018 @ Alliance Française Grounds


Date: November 17, 2018
Venue: Alliance Française Grounds
Time: 7 pm
Tickets: KES 800/-

About
Rocky the band is a real groove machine, offering a mix of soul, rock and disco. Rocky evokes the soul divas and the glorious years of 90s dance music at its best: powerful and utterly jubilant.

“We make positive music to dance to. If that might sometimes seem easy, it’s because it’s well-made and you can’t see the stitches” say Rocky.

ACCESS Showcase featuring Djénéba & Fousco (Mali), Sahad & the Nataal (Senegal) and Kidum (Kenya), Nov. 16 2018 @ Alliance Française Gardens


Date: November 16, 2018
Venue: Alliance Française Gardens
Time: from 7 pm
Free Entry

Music in Africa Conference for collaborations, exchange and showcases – ACCES – is an annual pan-African event for music industry players to exchange ideas, discover new talent and create business linkages. Nairobi is the 2018 city of choice.

The Alliance Française will be hosting an ACCESS Showcase featuring a Francophone line up.

Djénéba & Fousco, two of Mali’s finest voices, transform Mandingo timbres inspired by Mali’s griot tradition into melodious songs. Sahad & the Nataal Patchwork from Senegal harvest various musical influences into a kaleidoscope of afrojazz and funk beats. The Kenyan based Burundian musician, Kidum, who continues to hook fans with his infectious tunes.