NFW 2013 Poster

Out of Town: Naivasha Fashion Weekend, Oct. 19 2013 @ Enashipai Resort and Spa

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NFW 2013 Poster
Date: October 19, 2013
Time: 12pm to 6pm (afterparty with DJ Adrian thereafter)
Venue: Enashipai Resort and Spa
Entry: Ksh 1,500

Designers: Vaishali, Manciny, Wambui Njogu/MooCow, Agnes – Nesra Apparels, Nick – Ankara, Sarah Karay, Anna Adero, Mikono Knits, Anthony – Jiamini, Sylvia – Lamar, Richard/Kazuri Beads, Life Beads/ Minalyn Nicklin, Sarah Wangu and Lieke
Website: www.naivashafashionweekend.com

Fashion Show
This year the event will start at 12noon and three fashion shows are scheduled for the afternoon – 2 indoor and 1 outdoor.

Kenya’s supermodel Ajuma Nasenyana and Susan Anyango (Miss Kenya 2011) alongside other talented local models will be showcasing some of Kenya’s finest designers latest collections. The entire show will be produced and choreographed by Surazuri Modeling and Casting Agency – East Africa’s most renowned and longest established model agency that has launched international modeling careers for many Kenyans.

About
Naivasha Fashion Weekend is a signature fashion event that made its debut in 2012. Due to its overwhelming success, the organizers, Enashipai Resort and Spa, together with the East Africa Womens’ League are teaming up to do it again in 2013 turning it into an annual “must attend” fashion event. The event is more than just fashion- it is about raising money for the charities based in Naivasha and participating in the greater good of our communities.

This year, the event will be held on 19th October 2013 at the newly opened state of the art Entumo Conference Centre at Enashipai in Naivasha Kenya. Designers and models are gearing up to showcase an elegant and superbly choreographed in and outdoor fashion show with the overarching theme “Wild at Heart.”

The organisers promise to deliver an amazing day out with fantastic entertainment by Chris Bitok and June Gachui followed by an off the hook after party by Capital FM’s DJ Adrian

Electrafrique

Mashujaa Day Concert/Party: Renato Xtrova Live feat Sarabi, Oct. 20 2013 @ Tree House

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Electrafrique
Electrafrique Proudly presents Renato Xtrova Live @ Electafrique also featuring Sarabi Live in Concert

Date: Sunday 20th October 2013
Venue: Tree House, Nairobi
Time: 7pm – 5am
Tickets: Kshs. 1000
Age: +21 (proof of age required)

Hosted By: Dj Cortega,Electrique Djs & the Beat Parade Band
MC: Coco Rasta Ngori

Sarabi will be performing Live from 8pm, paying tribute to Kenya’s Mashujaa’s including the Westage Heroes.

RENATO XTROVA PROFILE
Costa, Renato best known as Xtrova was born in Luanda, Angola, and early age showed interest in the world of DJs and musical production inspired by the bests national and international djs that marked the end of his 90s and early 2000. In 2003, he discovered his passion for house music. Renato Xtrova has since done many collaborations, productions and remixes and when it comes to House Music in Africa Renato Xtrova is a name to keep in mind, because without doubt this young man is a great promise in the world of electronic music specifically in the House Music.
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SARABI PROFILE
SARABI was formed in 2005 and has in the recent years proved to be one of the most promising Afro Fusion Band in Kenya. The group is made up of 8 young Men hailing from the Eastlands Slums of Nairobi. All the members started playing music at an early age of 11 yrs and have over the years worked together to create one of the most solid bands in the Kenyan Music Scene.
Their music, made up of heavy traditional Kenyan Rythms, Benga and a blend of Western sounds has proved to be the missing link in the Afro-fusion Genre of Music. A feature on Drum Magazine in Oct 2007 declared the Band as the next force in Kenyan music.

Electrafrique is premier concert series bringing together a worldwide network of artistes fusing elements of African music with Electronic Music. Pioneered by Swiss international Dj Cortega, and championed by such brand ambassadors as Electrique Djs & The Beat Parade Band from Kenya, Electrafrique is an obsession with the magical rhythm element in African Music in fusion with contemporary urban/futuristic electronic beats culminating in a sound that identifies solidly as African and resonates with people from all corners of the world.

Music Policy
AFRO HOUSE | DEEP HOUSE | SOULFUL HOUSE | TRIBAL HOUSE | AFRICAN SOUL | COUPE DE CALLE | KUDURO

Media Policy
All photography or other forms of media coverage such as video recording or interviews are restricted to the official Electrafrique Media Team.

Electrafrique & Tree House reserves the right to deny entry to anyone in violation of these rights.

NFM

Nairobi Fashion Market, Oct. 26-27 2013 @ Ngong Racecourse

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NFM
Dates: October 26-27, 2013
Venue: Ngong Racecourse
Time: 9 am – 8 pm & 10 am to 6 pm respectively
Tickets: Kshs 400 at the Gate

Live entertainment by: Electrique Djs and The Beat Parade Band

Fashion shows by: Zaramu Designs, CurvyCurves, Sheena_C, Afrostreet Kollektions, New York Designers Window, Lale Designs, Neema, Afrostreet Kollections by Melanie and Kenyalli Wear.

With so much to see and so much to buy, the VI th Edition is hosting over 100 purveyors of the fashion and lifestyle industry, all coming together to promote, market and sell their brands to YOU!

Come ready to stock up your wardrobe and your home for the season. Clothes, jewellery, accessories, skin and hair products, nail products, interiors, decor, kids apparel,toys, holidays, music and even books.

Come see what’s trending in the market. A colorful versatile collection of products and accessories from all over the world, certainly catering to every taste and style.

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Fatuma’s Voice: ‘Parliamentary Puppetry’, Oct. 18 2013 @ Pawa 254 Hub

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Fatumas Voice
Join Fatuma’s Voice on an evening of togetherness, heated debates, laughter, deep poetry and soothing music.

Date: October 18, 2013
Venue: Pawa 254 Hub
Time: 4-7 pm
Tickets: Kshs 100

Does the African Union represent the African people or is it there to serve the egoistic lot that runs African governments? I bet no African country was forced into signing the Rome Statute. Why is it that they are now fighting as a unit to get out of it when things have become hot? Is African democracy real or is it still a fantasy? Do the people have a say in making such decisions as their countries being part of the ICC or is it simply a closed room presidents’ affair?

After an emotive session on relationships, this Friday we embark on discussions around the AU verdict that President Uhuru Kenyatta shouldn’t go to the ICC and how African leaders want to escape punishment for crimes against humanity. That, plus what we understand on our political rights as Africans, and how nepotism, injustice, sexism and classism have shaped our politics and cultural lives.

Sarova 50

Sarova Panafric Celebrates Kenya at 50, Oct. 1-31 2013 @ Flame Tree Restaurant – Sarova Panafric

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Sarova 50
Dates: October 2013
Venue: Flame Tree Restaurant, Sarova Panafric
Contacts: 0722 200 945/6 or Panafric@sarovahotels.com

Some of the things to expect: Exhibition by Kenyan artists that you would not normally see hanging on Sarova Hotel walls [the likes of Michael Soi’s Work, Patrick Mukabi Pieces, Tom Mboya and Ian Weswa] and my favourite Staff dressed in colonial attire [Colonial British administration Khaki shorts…]

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Thursday Nite Live feat Them Mushrooms, Oct. 17 2013 @ Choices

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Date: October 17, 2013
Venue: Choices Baricho Rd
Time: 8-11 pm
No Cover Charge

About

Every music culture has its story of success and endurance. In Kenya, Them Mushrooms has outlived many groups without losing their focus as a creative and performing band. Five brothers Teddy Kalanda Harrison, Billy Sarro Harrison, George Zirro Harrison, John Katana Harrison, and Dennis Kalume Harrison initially founded the group in 1972. To date, Them Mushrooms is one of Kenya’s most successful bands in a well-rounded sense. Their thumbprints are evident in every discipline that constitutes the music business in Kenya. They have also helped launch and re-launch recording careers for other local artistes.

The death in 1992 of youngest brother Dennis Kalume Harrison, then band drummer, was devastating. The band temporarily broke up, but pressure from the late (mother) Mrs. Mandi Harrison and fans brought them band together again. Band leader and founder Teddy Kalanda Harrison retired on April 2nd, 2001. The remaining brothers have recruited other musicians to complete the band’s line up.

When talking about Them Mushrooms – Kenya’s and East Africa’s popular music group – their hit song Jambo Bwana comes to mind unbidden. The 1980 composition was for years, the band’s most distinctive legacy. Besides its simple and catchy lyrics, its beats and rhythm appeal as if mystically to fans globally. But in a new quest to return to their roots, Them Mushrooms has now created ‘NZELE’ music, which essentially borrows its rhythmic beats from Mwanzele, a traditional beat from Kenya’s’ coast.

The band has 12 albums to their credit and numerous singles released including Platinum selling “Jambo Bwana” (over 200,000 units sold).

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeiMnM78HSk] This is the first appearance by them mushrooms on TNL and this should be a worthwhile event to attend especially if you like coastal music

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Music Video Launch: Jelly Fish Video by Maia Von Lekow, Oct. 19 2013 @ Kuona Trust

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Date: October 19, 2013
Venue: Kuona Trust
Time: from 6 pm
Tickets: Kshs 500 [inclusive of a free glass of wine courtesy of Wines of the World]

Performances by Maia Von Lekow with her Band and DJ Tendwa

Jellyfish Video
Jellyfish video starts in Nairobi and then takes us for a walk on the ocean floor. The Video is done by film director Chris King

What to expect: A full hour-long show live, followed by a special lighting element, an Afro-chic chill out zone