In Thandiwe Muriu’s powerful photo series Camo, dark-skinned female models are the focus. They stand in front of a wall of colorful African print fabrics; the final results are dramatic, psychedelic vistas. The Kenyan photographer hones in on beauty and…
Read MoreTag: Kenya
The 5 Best East African Songs of the Month (August)
These are the top tracks out of East Africa in the month of August in no particular.Check out more of our Best Songs of the Month lists from Nigeria, Ghana, South African and East Africa. You can also follow our…
Read MoreVictorious Bones is Repurposing Trash Into Jewelry in Nairobi
Walking through Kibera – the largest urban slum in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi — air pollution and waste is the order of the day. Trash flows into the streets and piles up by the railway line, along the roads and side…
Read More10 Upcoming African Films to Look Forward to in 2022
The glitzy and glamorous Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) recently returned for its 43rd edition. The eight day festival, which took place in Durban (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa), featured an embarrassment of riches on the program, from around the world. The…
Read MoreMaya Amolo Wants You to Embrace Love
Maya Amolo feels more confident than ever. With her debut album around the corner and having recently been named Spotify’s Fresh Finds Africa inaugural artist, the 23-year-old Kenyan singer-songwriter has a lot to feel hopeful about. “My brand was very…
Read MoreNetflix’s ‘Country Queen’ Covers Kenya’s Most Pertinent Issues
Some Netflix subscribers may never come across Country Queen. Landing on streamer last Friday, the six episode drama is the first original series from Kenya. But it came without much fanfare. Aside from press junkets with the cast in Kenya,…
Read MoreThe Best East African Songs of 2022 So Far
The first half of 2022 has seen many rising stars of the region cement their place in the charts with some exquisite bodies of art. As the new generation of East African artists innovates their look and sound they’re gaining…
Read MoreThe 10 Best African LGBTQ+ Films to Watch This Pride Month
Historically, LGBTQ+ films have never been in the mainstream in countries around Africa, mainly because of the intolerance of the various film industries around the continent. However, over the past decade, there has been progress, with significant representation of LGBTQ+…
Read MoreKenya’s Elsa Majimbo Bags 2020 E! People’s Choice Award
Kenyan internet sensation and comedian Elsa Majimbo has been recently awarded this year’s People’s Choice Award by E! in the African Social Star category. The award comes after the 18-year-old took social media by storm after sharing a hilarious video…
Read More