MusicGetting into The BAG!
The BAG has been one of the most entertaining things the 2025 Kenyan music scene gave us. From DJs showcasing their prowess to the frontline energy, themes, and cultural moments - this is more than just a DJ-mix event.
MusicThe BAG has been one of the most entertaining things the 2025 Kenyan music scene gave us. From DJs showcasing their prowess to the frontline energy, themes, and cultural moments - this is more than just a DJ-mix event.
EventsCelebrating twenty years of the Lamu Cultural Festival and its role in preserving Swahili traditions.
Visual ArtsHow East African artists are creating Afrofuturist visions that go beyond Hollywood stereotypes and imagine truly African futures.
Books & LiteratureFrom Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o to Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, East African writers have long produced world-class literature. It's time the world took notice.
Theatre & PerformanceKenyan theatre is experiencing a revival, blending traditional storytelling with modern technology to reach new audiences across the continent.
Interviews & FeaturesThe internationally acclaimed Kenyan-born artist shares her thoughts on identity, displacement, and the power of African imagination in contemporary art.
Books & LiteratureThe case for establishing a distinctly Kenyan literary tradition — one that centres our languages, our histories, and our ways of seeing the world.
Opinion & CommentaryFrom colonial-era cultural policies to modern funding structures, external forces have long shaped Kenyan artistic expression. It's time for a critical examination.
MusicKES 3,000 - 15,000Annual jazz festival featuring local and international artists
Film & VideoKES 500 - 2,000Showcasing the best of East African cinema
Books & LiteratureKES 1,000East Africa's premier spoken word competition
The case for establishing a distinctly Kenyan literary tradition — one that centres our languages, our histories, and our ways of seeing the world.
By Wanjiku Editor · 7 min readFrom colonial-era cultural policies to modern funding structures, external forces have long shaped Kenyan artistic expression. It's time for a critical examination.
By Wanjiku Editor · 9 min readFrom immersive performances to sold-out runs, Nairobi's theatre scene is thriving. But structural challenges threaten its sustainability.
By Otieno Writer · 6 min readGet our weekly newsletter with curated event picks, new reviews, and exclusive content from the East African art scene.