The art world is witnessing a profound shift towards inclusivity and representation, with recent exhibitions and installations embracing the rich tapestry of Black artistry. Two outstanding showcases, “In the Black Fantastic” at the Hayward Gallery and Thomas J. Price’s remarkable sculptures at the Victoria and Albert Museum, present a powerful testament to the creative prowess of Black artists and their…
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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…
For the past couple of weeks, if not months, all social media platforms went PINK. And I do mean, all. Needless to say, Barbie took over the world. The team tasked to manage the marketing components of this movie should be paid for overtime, bonuses, and tax free. Because they did an amazing job, and low key- went overboard. With…
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…
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…
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…