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Stop Femicide, Stop Killing Us

Recently, someone shared a post in a high school group I am in, for context, I was in an all girls high school so everyone in the group is female. It was basically a post calling on parents to make sure girls dress decently during the holidays, because that way, they would not be mistaken by men for being older and then…you know the rest. Now this group consists of multiple generations and…

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Three Kenyan designers taking on the US market

Kenyan designer brands, Vivo, Waza Wazi and Jok a Jok have all recently made a foray into the US clothing and apparel market. While Kenyan designers like Jamhuri Wear have in the past established their brands in US online market, brick and mortar stores that sold exclusively Made in Kenya items were not as common.  For Vivo Activewear CEO, Wandia Gichuru, opening the first Vivo store on US soil…

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All sovereign power belongs to the people

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Book Review: Secret Lives of Church Ladies

The Afrinado Book Club is currently reading ‘The Secret Lives of Church Ladies’ by Deesha Filyaw. The collection of short stories follows the experiences of different black women living in the US and their various church adjacent lives. From the virgins till marriage that find themeless in an entanglement to the woman having a sordid affair with the town pastor. Deesha’s writing in this book is…

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Interview: Every Brilliant Thing with Mugambi Nthiga

Mugambi Nthiga holding his Kenya Theatre Awards for best Male Solon Performance Every Brilliant Thing, the play that scooped Best Storytelling Production and Best Male Solo Performance at last year’s Kenya Theatre Awards, is back by public demand. Helmed by Kenya’s own decorated thespian and filmmaker Mugambi Nthiga (Nairobi Half Life, Lusala), the monologue received rave reviews for cleverly…

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Pulse: Memoirs of a magazine

Pulse, ‘the only way to get a life’!As a journalism student, I remember picking up the magazine insert and marvelling at the layout, the stories, the attitude. This was not a Young Nation with printed song lyrics and cartoons. It was hip, it was fresh and captured the zeitgeist of the moment. At a time when nobody cared to write about the growth of a new Kenyan music scene, Pulse shone a…

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The Afrinado's Friday Fresh - September 2023

Hello and Welcome to Afrinado’s Friday Fresh! I hope your somewhat rainy September has started off well. In this month’s newsletter, we bring you the latest in events, including The Afrinado’s latest bespoke event, be sure to save the date! What to watch on Showmax plus the Macondo Literary festival that started today and more. It’s all about the good stuff! Have an amazing Friday as…

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Sip & Savour: An evening to enjoy wine and cheese

The Afrinado is proud to present our latest event at the Nomad Corner Cafe on Riverside drive, if you haven’t been there, this would be the perfect opportunity to check out this hidden afro-bohemian gem. The event will feature a range of quality South African Wines provided by Under The Influence Kenya, and cheese from Sirimon cheese, an independent artisanal cheese studio in the heart of…

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Afrinado's Friday Fresh with Naliaka Wafula - June- July

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Everything you need to know about Edi Gathegi

Recently Kenyan- American actor Edi Gathegi was in Kenya looking visit his family. While here, Gahegi also met with government officials and Kenyan actors to discuss future collaborative projects. Edi Gathegi was born in Nairobi, Kenya on March 10, 1979. His family lived in Eastlands, the birthplace of many other talented Nairobi artists. They later relocated to Albany, California, where he grew…

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Friday Fresh with Naliaka Wafula, March 2023

We are back! I hope your 2023 is going great so far. I took a short break to focus on other things aka chasing paper and now we are ready to bring back Friday fresh, here is what’s happening and popping in Nairobi and other cities across the continent… Les Wanyika at Blankets & Wine When it comes to Kenyan bands ad there are quite a few, Les Wanyika is legendary. the band formed in the 70s and…

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Kenyan jams to add to your holiday playlist

Kenyan jams to add to your holiday playlist

December is here. Time for the 3 F’s, family, friends, and food. Time for some good music and while supermarkets dust off their Bonnie M and Mariah Carey, here are some Kenyan jams to get you moving, dancing enjoying yourself, even if it’s a solo party because that’s okay too. Sauti Sol – Lil’ Mama After a post covid hiatus, Sauti Sol are back with this jam and some dance moves right on time…

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In Pursuit of a soft life

In Pursuit of a soft life

A soft life f you use the #softlife on Instagram, your feed will be instantly filled with pictures of black women on holiday, toasting to life, in a pool or sharing a dope outfit. More recently, especially on Kenyan twitter, (because mysognoire can never let us be) it has been used to disparagingly describe women who would rather enjoy a life via a blesser. The truth is, who does not want to…

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Review: Joy’s Garden

Short films are an interesting genre. Giving you a vignette of life in a way a full-length film might quickly gloss over. The Kenyan short film industry is alive and well, with events like Shorts, Shorts and Shots by DocuBox that screens award winning films from across Africa. The  award winning Joy’s Garden, written and directed by Ngwatilo Maawiyo will be a great addition to that roster.…

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Africa Day: Five must watch films

Africa Day: Five must watch films

Africa Day commemorates the formation of the Organisation of African Union (OAU), now known as the African Union (AU) in May 25, 1963. The OAU was instrumental in the fight for independence and dismantling of oppressive systems like apartheid. Africa is a day to celebrate African film, art, music and culture, as well as reflect on the progress and unique challenges facing African countries today.…

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Five things you may not have known about the infamous 'Zangalewa' song

Five things you may not have known about the infamous ‘Zangalewa’ song

(source) The Zangalewa song was an extremely popular African anthem throughout the late 80s and 90s. Inspiring dance troupes across many African countries who performed the song as enter and Here are a few things you may or may not have known about Zangalewa. Zangalewa meaning The word Zangalewa meanin who called you/ Who forced you to do this or that is from the Endowo dialect of Cameroon.…

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Friday Fresh with Naliaka Wafula - May 6, 2022

Friday Fresh with Naliaka Wafula – May 6, 2022

Back with some Friday Fresh for the month of May, expect some great music, books and events… Savage Level by Savara Delvin Savara Mudigi popularly known as Savara has released an EP that is definitely worth a listen. While Balance as a single was unexpected, listening to it in relation to the full EP, makes the direction he took with his sound clearer. Currently loving the songs: Sababisha,…