Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, the award winning Nigerian songwriter, singer, performer, actress and social media sensation has become one of the most sought after names in the African music sphere. The twenty-six-year-old landed on the scene, in 2017, by revealing on Twitter that she helped write “Like Dat,” a huge hit from the Nigerian superstar Davido. Teni’s selection…
In a momentous event that will be remembered for years to come, Hummel debuted their first ever store at Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya. This new venture was timely as the brand celebrated a hundred years of sporting elegance and lifestyle. The air was filled with palpable excitement as patrons and enthusiasts all gathered to bear witness and be…
To be honest, I haven’t grown out of my weekend mornings of watching cartoons. But does anyone ever do? I am a huge consumer of Netflix content, and pleased with the direction the streaming service is currently taking on animation content. Supa Team 4 (now on Netflix) is another step forward for diversity: a Zambian animated children’s series about the…
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…
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…
The fashion and textile industry is the second-largest sector after agriculture in Africa, with an estimated market value of $31 billion in 2020. Growing every year, it has the potential of creating jobs for millions across the continent, especially for women and youth. The highly anticipated EAST AFRICA TEXTILE AND LEATHER WEEK [EATLW] 2023 edition is the most exclusive meeting…
On April 21st, 2023, Nairobi Fashion Week organized a unique afternoon event that combined fashion and art to promote their “JUST Fashion” initiative at Chez Sonia Restaurant in Nairobi. It was one for the books thanks to Little Art Gallery providing sublime visual designs, live music performances, and a five-designer catwalk with pieces from Deepa Dosaja, Inna Design, Kenya Nashipai…