Mendelssohn In Nairobi: Diary of a Violinist

It had been about three months since I played in an orchestra.

Beyond Nairobi’s Shadow: Ace Bornzilla’s Vision for Naivasha’s Musical Renaissance

In his Odinare Rap Challenge entry, Naivasha based rapper, Ace Bornzilla, makes a declaration, “Toka Vasho finest hip-hop beat assassin nimesign”, a declaration one might mistake for the usual verbosity hip-hop artists throw around in an attempt to portray a bravado that they might not necessarily possess. In this case however, Bornzilla is not just […]

Njoroge Muthoni

Njoroge Muthoni’s films find the ache in the body and surface it. His camera follows the subject like a question, speaking to the surreal way people navigate the inner cartographies of pain, grief and longing – against the sharp relief of the passage of time. In March 2023, the Nairobi-based filmmaker released The Dog Trilogy, comprising three stunning short films: “A Short Film On How To Wait”, “It’s Monday Morning” and “The Problem With Dogs”. 

Kabubu Mutua

Kabubu Mutua’s work reveals a writer who is keen on telling Kenyan stories. His work explores the nuances of life in Kenya through the lens of characters inspired by his upbringing in Machakos County. In 2022, Kabubu was selected as a finalist for the prestigious Peters Fraser and Dunlop Queer Fiction Prize for his novel […]