On the unforgettable evening of July 29th, Wizkid, the Afrobeats icon from Nigeria, seized the spotlight and became the first African artist to have a sold-out performance at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Drawing an electric crowd of 45,000 enthusiastic fans, he stepped onto the stage with the magnetic Reckless from his 4th studio album Made in Lagos. He seamlessly weaved…
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…
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…
One step at a time… I guess! It’s no secret that for many years the Recording Academy, commonly known as the Grammys, has regrettably overlooked the inclusion of African artists within its illustrious award ceremonies. Traditionally, these artists have been grouped together under the generic label of ‘global music’. African music genres, such as Soukous, Makosa, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Juju, Fuji,…
KCB Bank Kenya has invested a whopping KES 150 million into the 2023 World Rally Championship [WRC] Safari Rally. That’s right folks, they’re putting their money where their mouth is, showing their unwavering support for sports development and youth empowerment. Buckle up, because this is going to be one heck of a ride! As the Official Financial Partner of the…
In a world often marred by shadows’ might, classical melodies emerge. They are beacons of light caressing souls and igniting our imaginations, temporarily freeing us from trouble’s grip. Yo-Yo Ma! The Grammy award winning renowned cellist was here and he put our souls at ease at the Kenya National Theatre on June 7, 2023 leaving those who attended forever enchanted.…
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…