Google announced the expansion of Bard, its conversational AI service, to 40 new languages including Swahili – the first African language to be included and 59 new countries and territories. The expansion includes new features that allow users to better customize their experience, boost their creativity, and get more done. With the expansion, Bard is now available in most of…
I’ve always been big on fasting – for religious purposes. I’d like to think of it as my secret weapon when I need to figure out life, find grace, favour, clarity etc. By now I’ve pretty much done it all; sun-up to sun-down weekly fasts, Esther’s 3-Day Fast [that’s the bazooka of fasts I tell you], 21 Day Daniel Fast.…
Khanyisa Jaceni’s career journey has been on an upward trajectory as she continues to gain recognition. Her ascent into music royalty seems to have happened overnight with collaborations with some of our music faves such as Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, Malumz On Decks, Mr Jazziq, Lady Ou among others. Growing up in a deeply musical family, Khanyisa’s childhood was…
Edi Gathegi is set to appear in the forthcoming DC Universe project, Superman Legacy as Mister Terrific and fans of the actor and the DC Comics alike are eagerly anticipating his performance. The Kenyan American actor has a long history of playing complex and compelling characters, and we are confident that he will bring the same level of depth and…
Global and local fashion shows often have many photo opportunities and in today’s world of content creation and story telling the opportunities are endless. It’s exciting for professionals as well as non professionals to capture part of their lives and share that with the rest of the world. TECNO and Vogue did just that, through the lens of Aria ShahrokhshahI,…
The East African Textile and Leather Expo is a highly anticipated event in Kenya to showcase the finest textiles and leather craftsmanship. This year I got to attend and decided to journal the day: The Expo was held at Sarit Centre at the Expo Centre on the 2nd Floor. Upon entering the expo, I was immediately greeted by a vibrant…
Nigerian visual artist Malik Afegbua has captured the attention of the world with his recent fashion show titled ‘The Elder Series’ in an effort to challenge stereotypes surrounding the elderly and to amplify the under-represented African faces and bodies in the fashion industry. What is interesting about this fashion show is that it never actually happened. Afegbua harnessed the capabilities…
Walking off the elevator on to the first floor, Café Villa Rosa Restaurant & Balcony Bar at Kempinski one is greeted with three bars serving a variety of drinks, from sparkling wine and margaritas to gin cocktails and creative mocktails. The beautiful sounds of a violin pull you deeper into the restaurant as you embrace the fancy yet laid back…