#- Arts and Culture Nairobi

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Dine in Mexican Restaurants in Nairobi | Happy Hour Nairobi

Explore Kenya's vibrant flavours at Nairobi Street Kitchen." Immerse new breakfast place in nairobi yourself in a culinary experience as we introduce you to the real flavours and fragrances of Nairobi's thriving street food industry.

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A mural in Nairobi which is part of a triptych created by a team of six Kenyan and Ukrainian artists. 🇰🇪🇺🇦

The Kenyan news site Tuko reports:

Kenyan and Ukrainian artists worked together on a beautiful triptych mural that symbolises a beautiful partnership between the two countries 

According to one of the Ukrainian artists this wall project signifies the start of relations between the nations

This project dubbed Grains of Culture explores three themes: the colonial past and post-colonial roles, the collapse of empires, and national identity

Vladimir Putin views Ukraine as a colony which never should have become independent. In that respect, the invasion of Ukraine is an echo of some of the imperialist colonial wars of the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Explore Local Mexican Cuisine and Exciting Events in Nairobi

Nairobi’s food scene is as diverse as its culture, with good authentic Mexican food in Nairobi gaining popularity. For fans of local Mexican cuisine, the city offers some great spots to enjoy tacos, enchiladas, and other traditional Mexican dishes. Good Mexican restaurants in Nairobi provide a unique experience, serving freshly prepared meals with bold flavors that capture the essence of Mexico.

Beyond food, Nairobi is a hub of arts and culture, with its street art culture playing a prominent role in the city's identity. Explore colorful murals and graffiti that reflect the city's vibrant energy. For those looking to experience the local culture, upcoming events in Nairobi provide a range of activities, from live performances to festivals. Check out events in Nairobi today or plan for events in Nairobi this weekend to make the most of your time in this dynamic city. Whether you're a food lover or a culture enthusiast, Nairobi has plenty to offer

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GET TO KNOW THE NAIVAA APPAREL BRAND

Illustrated by Joel Meshack Omolo By Lorraine Abwao In almost 10 years, Naivaa Apparel has made a remarkable impact on the creative industry in the city of Nairobi, setting new benchmarks for excellence beyond our borders. Naivaa Apparel is a streetwear fashion line registered with the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) as a non-political, non-religious, and for-profit brand. The made-in-Kenya…

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Kampala vs Nairobi for Visiting

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Restaurant in Nairobi Westlands | Nairobi Street Kitchen

The best street meals from around the world are what Nairobi Street Kitchen brings to you. Try Nairobi Street Kitchen today if you're seeking for the greatest restaurant in Nairobi for dinner. Ugali is the food that most shouts "Kenyan meal." Everyone in Kenya has tasted this traditional favourite, so if you visit, you must make sure to try it.

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Wangari Mathenge (b.1973, Nairobi, Kenya; based in Chicago, IL)

Mathenge's work is about black female experience within two cultures; traditional African society and the Diaspora and her life in the US.

She often paints small groups of individuals in conversation, giving the feeling of insight into the subjects and circumstances.

Mathenge has a background in International Business and Law and is a graduate of both Howard University and Georgetown University Law Center, Washington. In 2021, she completed her MFA in Painting and Drawing at the School of The Art Institute of Chicago.

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Drawing in BuruBuru

Nairobi sketch tour

It's been 7 months since we started Nairobi Sketch Tour. The Nairobi Sketch tour is a unique experience that explores Nairobi through visual art. We ditch our phones for a minute and get out our pens and sketchpads and get to dive in into the exciting culture that makes Nairobi one of the coolest cities in the world.

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Best Restaurants in Westlands Nairobi | Nairobi Street Kitchen

Step into Nairobi Street Kitchen and embark on a gastronomic journey like no other. Our talented chefs blend traditional Kenyan recipes with indian street food restaurant in nairobi, innovative techniques to create a menu that captures the essence of Nairobi's culinary innovation.

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Top 20 Most Beautiful Cities In Africa | Travel Tips

Certainly! Africa is a continent known for its diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and vibrant cities.

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Here's a list of 20 of the most beautiful cities in Africa, each offering its own unique charm and appeal:

Cape Town, South Africa: Nestled between the iconic Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town boasts stunning natural scenery, vibrant neighborhoods, and a rich cultural heritage.

Marrakech, Morocco: Marrakech mesmerizes visitors with its bustling souks, intricate architecture, and the vibrant colors of the Jardin Majorelle.

Nairobi, Kenya: As the gateway to East Africa, Nairobi blends modernity with wildlife conservation, offering attractions like Nairobi National Park and the Karen Blixen Museum.

Fes, Morocco: Fes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its medieval medina, elaborate mosques, and labyrinthine alleyways.

Cairo, Egypt: Cairo is a bustling metropolis steeped in history, home to ancient wonders like the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, as well as vibrant markets and lively streets.

Zanzibar City, Tanzania: The old Stone Town of Zanzibar City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring ornate doors, winding alleys, and beautiful beaches.

Luanda, Angola: Luanda is a coastal city with a mix of Portuguese colonial architecture and modern skyscrapers, offering stunning seaside views and a vibrant nightlife.

Johannesburg, South Africa: Johannesburg is a dynamic city known for its cultural diversity, thriving arts scene, and historical sites like the Apartheid Museum.

Dakar, Senegal: Dakar is a lively coastal city with colorful markets, vibrant music scene, and stunning beaches like Yoff Beach and N'Gor Beach.

Cape Coast, Ghana: Cape Coast is known for its picturesque beaches, colonial architecture, and its historic role in the transatlantic slave trade, evidenced by landmarks like Cape Coast Castle.

Asmara, Eritrea: Asmara boasts a unique blend of Italian colonial architecture, modernist buildings, and palm-lined boulevards, earning it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Windhoek, Namibia: Windhoek is a city surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, offering visitors a blend of German colonial architecture, lively markets, and nearby safari adventures.

Kigali, Rwanda: Kigali is a clean and green city known for its orderly streets, cultural attractions like the Kigali Genocide Memorial, and stunning views of the surrounding hills.

Accra, Ghana: Accra is a vibrant capital city with lively markets, beautiful beaches, and historical landmarks like Independence Arch and Jamestown.

Lagos, Nigeria: Lagos is a bustling megacity with a vibrant atmosphere, offering a mix of beaches, bustling markets, and a thriving arts and music scene.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Addis Ababa is a city of contrasts, blending modern skyscrapers with traditional Ethiopian architecture, vibrant markets, and cultural attractions like the National Museum.

Maputo, Mozambique: Maputo is a coastal gem with a laid-back atmosphere, colonial-era architecture, vibrant markets, and stunning ocean views along its scenic waterfront.

Stone Town, Zanzibar: Stone Town is the historic heart of Zanzibar, known for its narrow streets, ornate doors, and rich Swahili culture, offering a glimpse into the island's past.

Gaborone, Botswana: Gaborone is a modern city surrounded by natural beauty, offering visitors botanical gardens, wildlife reserves, and a thriving arts and crafts scene.

Abuja, Nigeria: Abuja is Nigeria's modern capital city, known for its impressive architecture, lush greenery, and cultural landmarks like the Nigerian National Mosque and Aso Rock.

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Building technology that empowers city residents

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Building technology that empowers city residents

Kwesi Afrifa came to MIT from his hometown of Accra, Ghana, in 2020 to pursue an interdisciplinary major in urban planning and computer science. Growing up amid the many moving parts of a large, densely populated city, he had often observed aspects of urban life that could be made more efficient. He decided to apply his interest in computing and coding to address these problems by creating software tools for city planners.

Now a senior, Afrifa works at the City Form Lab led by Andres Sevstuk, collaborating on an open-source, Python-based tool that allows researchers and policymakers to analyze pedestrians’ behaviors. The package, which launches next month, will make it more feasible for researchers and city planners to investigate how changes to a city’s structural characteristics impact walkability and the pedestrian experience.

During his first two years at MIT, Afrifa worked in the Civic Data Design Lab led by Associate Professor Sarah Williams, where he helped build sensing tools and created an online portal for people living in Kibera, Nairobi, to access the internet and participate in survey research.

After graduation, he will go on to work as a software engineer at a startup in New York. After several years, he hopes to start his own company, building urban data tools for integration into mapping and location-based software applications.

“I see it as my duty to make city systems more efficient, deepen the connection between residents and their communities, and make existing in them better for everyone, including groups which have often been marginalized,” he says.

“Cities are special places”

Afrifa believes that in urban settings, technology has a unique power to both accelerate development and empower citizens.

He witnessed such unifying power in high school, when he created the website ghanabills.com, which aggregated bills of parliament in Ghana, providing easy access to this information as well as a place for people to engage in discussion on the bills. He describes the effect of this technology as a “democratizing force.”

Afrifa also explored the connection between cities and community as an executive member of Code for Good, a program that connects MIT students interested in software with nonprofits throughout the Boston area. He served as a mentor for students and worked on finding nonprofits to match them up with.

Language and visibility

Sharing African languages and cultures is also important to Afrifa. In his first two years at MIT, he and other African students across the country started the Mandla app, which he describes as a Duolingo for African languages. It had gamified lessons, voice translations, and other interactive features for learning. “We wanted to solve the problem of language revitalization and bring African languages to the broader diaspora,” he says. At its peak a year ago, the app had 50,000 daily active users.

Although the Mandla App was discontinued due to lack of funding, Afrifa has found other ways to promote African culture at MIT. He is currently collaborating with architecture graduate students TJ Bayowa and Courage Kpodo on a “A Tale of Two Coasts,” an upcoming short film and multimedia installation that delves into the intricate connections between perceptions of African art and identity spanning two coasts of the Atlantic Ocean. This ongoing collaboration, which Afrifa says is still taking shape, is something he hopes to expand beyond MIT.

Discovering arts

As a child, Afrifa enjoyed writing poetry. Growing up with parents who loved literature, Afrifa was encouraged to become involved with the theater and art scene of Accra. He didn’t expect to continue this interest at MIT, but then he discovered the Black Theater Guild (BTG).

The theater group had been active at MIT from the 1990s to around 2005. It was revived by Afrifa in his sophomore year when Professor Jay Scheib, head of Music and Theater Arts at MIT, encouraged him to write, direct, and produce more of his work after his final project for 21M.710 (Script Analysis), a dramaturgy class taught by Scheib.

Since then, the BTG has held two productions in the past two years: “Nkrumah’s Last Day,” in spring 2022, and “Shooting the Sheriff,” in spring 2023, both of which were written and directed by Afrifa. “It’s been very rewarding to conceptualize ideas, write stories and have this amazing community of people come together and produce it,” he says.

When asked if he will continue to pursue theater post-grad, Afrifa says: “That’s 100 percent the goal.”

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New Film Submissions

How Do I Look? (2006) dir. Wolfgang Busch A documentary that chronicles ball culture in Harlem and Philadelphia over a ten-year period.

Kiki (2016) dir. Sara Jordenö

An inclusive community performance group from Harlem, New York, explore their passion for dance, art, and expression. The performers reveal the challenges of honoring their identity and heritage across art forms, from masquerade to drag and vogueing. Rafiki (2018) dir. Wanuri Kahiu Kena and Ziki live very different lives in Nairobi. Kena works in her father's shop and awaits the start of nursing school, while Ziki passes the days hanging out with her friends and making up dance routines. Their paths cross when their fathers run against each other for seats in the County Assembly, and they find themselves drawn to each other. Soon their interest grows to affection and the girls find ways to love each other despite the ever-watching gaze of the neighborhood. The Watermelon Woman (1997) dir Cheryl Dunye An aspiring Black lesbian filmmaker researches an obscure 1940s black actress billed as the Watermelon Woman

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Steampunk ™ up close....look at that artwork, a masterpiece done by Nairobi's finest... shout-out to those who appreciate this art culture ...