YASIIN BEY NAIROBI MAY 28TH

Nairobi Rapsody Hosts Yaasin Bey aka Mos Def, May 28 2015 @ Ebony Lounge – Westlands

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YASIIN BEY NAIROBI MAY 28TH
The celebrated American hip hop artist Yassin Bey better known as Mos Def will be hosted by Nairobi Rapsody on May 28th 2015 at Ebony Lounge, Westlands, Nairobi – Kenya. This his first trip to East Africa.

The gates open at 9:00 p.m. – Music entertainment by DJs: G Money and Blinky Bill. Kenyan artists Bamboo and Rabbit will open for Yasiin Bey – who will grace the stage from around 11:00 p.m.

ONLY ADVANCE TICKETS: 5,000/= via www.ebony-lounge.com (tickets available while they last!)

About Yassin Bey
As a solo artist under stage name Mos Def, Yassin Bey has released five critically acclaimed albums: Black on Both Sides in 1999, New Danger in 2004, True Magic in 2006 and The Ecstatic in 2009. Yassin has influenced several young musicians such as Lupe Fiasco, Jay Electronica, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Saigon just to name a few.

He is also a well accomplished actor who’s appeared in several top Hollywood films such Bamboozled, Monsters Ball and Brown Sugar.

Creativez Meetup: Connected Creatives, Jul. 8 2012 @ GoDown Arts Centre

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Venue: The GoDown Arts Centre
Location: Intersection of Lusaka rd & Dunga Rd, Industrial Area. Google Map
Time: 2-5pm
Entry: Free

Speakers: Buddha Blaze, Ngwatilo , Wamathai & Simon Gachui

About
For the first time ever – at the GoDown Arts Centre is the Creativez Meetup on “Connected Creatives” – a 2 part series boasting a panel of connected game-changers from various industries- all whose brand, exploits and social capital is due to their social connectivity (offline and online).
You will hear how a small network-if harnessed can help grow your business and sustain it for years to come.
You will learn how online connectivity is changing the shape and way we do business and that in this day and age, traditional values like “trust, work-are key in building these bridges. We also will explore the wealth and possiblies as well as open you to the potential channels you can use to advance yourself further.

Why attend?
If you’re curious about buzzwords like “Social media”, “networking”, “influence” and “Social Wealth”.

This is also valuable for professionals looking at newer ways and frontiers of doing business, gaining global recognition, sharing ideas and creating wealth.
Plus, the venue [for those who have NOT been at the GoDown this is a unique chance of seeing one of Nairobi’s Premier Art centres]

Workshop: Funga Deal, May 11-12 2012 @ Pride Inn Hotel-Westlands

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Funga Deal-The Art of Negotiating Great Deals in the Art Industry

Dates: May 11-12, 2012 (Friday – Saturday)
Venue: Conference Hall at Pride Inn Hotel, Westlands Road, Nairobi- Kenya (Next to Graffins College)
Times: Both Full Days 8.30am – 5pm (Lunch Included)
Consideration: Ksh. 6,000/- for two days (M-Pesa: 0718 328 717 add 100/- for collection)
Spark Africa Contacts: Cell + 254 772 04 53 57, Twitter @SparkAfrica

Facilitators: Spark Africa and International Art Deals Negotiator Ross van Horn

Who Can participate: Artists/ DJs/ Singers/ MCs/ Rapper/ Artist managers/ Art gallery owners/ Film makers/ Fashion Designers/ Actors/ Writers/ Studio owners/ Music Producers/ Graphic Designers, Copy writers/ Illustrators/ Cartoonist/ Graffiti writers all other creators.

Workshop Details: Participants will learn how to identify a good deal, how to negotiate a good deal for their businesses, skills for strengthening their negotiating power, how to understand negotiation as a way of life to achieve their goals.

NB: limited Spaces First Come First Served Confirmation Message will be sent a week before to confirm participation

Wamathai Spoken Word, Sept. 4 2011 @ Secrets Lounge

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Wamathai.com presents Wamathai Spoken Word

Date: September 4, 2011
Venue: Secrets Lounge, View Park Towers
Time: 3-6pm
Tickets: Kshs 300

Performances by: Ngwatilo, Adelle, Wanjiku Mwaurah, Le Cleric, El Poet, Kennet B, Kuni Mbichi, Fuse, Achieng Odhiambo, Daddie Marto, Larry Madowo, Mugambi Nthiga, Samir Dave, Gloria Moses, Sistah Lorna, Namatsi Lukoye, Nuru Bahati among others

Music by: Jemedari

Host: Buddha Blaze

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