Africa Creates: Creating Opportunity Vered Ehsani·May 31, 2014Part of the recent ‘brain gain’ that Kenya in particular has experienced the past few years, Brian Waswani...Features·1 min read
On Our Radar: Empress Black Omolo Bottomline Kenya·May 13, 2014The modern Kenyan music scene has always had special links to the Netherlands, one of the most liberal...On Our Radar·2 mins read
Africa Creates: The Art of Shoes Vered Ehsani·May 2, 2014In Kenya, Bata is synonymous with shoes. But where do the designs come from? Enter Esther Kute, a...Features·1 min read
Africa Creates: The Insanity of Writing Vered Ehsani·April 17, 2014From the aptly named Cloud 9 atop the Clarence House Hotel, I had a great view of Westlands....Features·1 min read
Africa Creates: How to Mock in Style Vered Ehsani·April 3, 2014Producer Hussein Kurji had no idea how many nerves he’d touch when he first thought up his idea....Features·1 min read
Africa Creates: Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Kenya Vered Ehsani·March 18, 2014Prof. Elizabeth Orchardson-Mazrui is an artist, writer and lecturer with a keen interest in history and culture. While...Features·1 min read
Sample Sunday: Octopizzo ft. Tracy – BlackStar Bottomline Kenya·March 9, 2014Octopizzo’s latest single, BlackStar is still going strong since its release right at the start of the 2014. This...Sample Sundays·1 min read
Africa Creates: Why Nairobi is the IT Hub for East Africa Vered Ehsani·March 8, 2014Let me say upfront that I am SO impressed that Nairobi has a place like iHub. Located on...Features·1 min read
5 Talking Points From Lupita Nyong’o’s Oscar Win Will Press·March 5, 2014Over the weekend, Kenyan-Mexican Lupita Nyong’o bagged the Best Supporting Actress Award for her role in Steve Mc...Long Reads·8 mins read
Africa Creates: Confronting the Silences Vered Ehsani·February 27, 2014I caught up with Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor shortly after the pre-release of her first full-length novel, Dust. Over...Features·1 min read
