Kibera Art Fest, Jun. 27 2019 @ Uweza Art Gallery, House 4, Olympic Estate – Kibera


Date: June 27, 2019
Venue: Uweza Art Gallery, House 4, Olympic Estate – Kibera

About
Kibera ArtFest is an exhibition of art and photography from more than 40 Kibera-based artists and photographers.

We will be opening the exhibition on Thursday 27th June at 4 pm at the Uweza Art Gallery, House 4, Olympic Estate, Kibera.

KiberaFest is an initiative of Uweza Foundation.

Showcase Wednesday by Walter Koga – Fusing Traditional Nyatiti Sounds & Benga Music, Jun. 26 2019 @ Alliance Française


Date: June 26, 2019
Venue: Alliance Française
Time: 7 pm

Walter Koga has been playing the Nyatiti since the age of 15, influenced by his grandfather, a renowned nyatiti player. He also plays the saxophone.

He is one of the Spotlight on Kenyan Music finalists from 2007 and his song ‘Min Afrika’ features on Vol. 3 of the Spotlight on Kenyan Music compilations.

Art Exhibition by Jean David Nkot – Cameroon & Kipruto Rop – Kenya, Jun. 25 – Jul. 6 2019 @ Alliance Française


Exhibition Opening: Tue. 25 June 2019 | 6.30 pm
Venue: Alliance Française

Until: July 6, 2019

About
A dual exhibition featuring artworks by Jean David Nkot, Cameroon & Kipruto Rop, Kenya.

The two artists, using different techniques, explore the human condition in the story of migration, the story of humankind.

Fête de la Musique ft. Gato Preto, Jun. 21 2019 @ Alliance Française


Date: June 21, 2019
Venue: Alliance Française
Time: 5 pm
Free Entry

About
The 2019 World Music Day will be headlined by the afro futuristic live act GATO PRETO MUSIC

Also programmed to rock the night are:
– Simply Blacque band led by the singer DyaLi
– Ogoti with a blend of Afrocentric influences from East, West and South Africa,
– Mamakaffe, French/Ivorian singer mixing Jamaican dancehall and hip hop,
– the Bomas of Kenya Limited musicians and dancers, and
– DJ Coco em, Labdi Ommes, & Ndululu, in a special performance blending afro-electronic music with live instruments.