Why are our black bodies disposable to you?
A sad, horrific thing happened on Tuesday, January 15th. Armed gunmen launched an attack on an office complex that included a popular upscale hotel, Dusit, in Nairobi, Kenya. I was one of …
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Why we should help Kenyan indie Supa Modo get to the Oscars
(A spoiler free review) A few months ago I watched what I later declared to be my favourite movie of 2018. It was the sleeper Kenyan independent film hit “Supa Modo” that has been making …
Three important icons in my childhood in Kenya
It was an interesting exercise, thinking about the pop culture figures that shaped my childhood. How would life as I knew it then hold up now? Some things didn’t age well when I look …
How I found my voice in Japan
Hi everyone, I’m Swinky and I’m a singer. Growing up in Nairobi, Kenya, I sang in school and in church. Now and then I’d join choirs and enjoy being a part of something bigger than myself. …
3 Of Africa visual artists you need to know
A great visual artist will give you a visual experience that makes you think or feel differently. Here are three spectacular Of Africa visual artists who are not only changing how we see and …
These 3 African women at Cannes demand your attention
Last weekend, on Saturday 12th May, Australian actress, and Cannes 2018 Jury Member, Cate Blanchett, led 82 female filmmakers in a march up the steps of the infamous Palais des Festivals, in …
Supporting women after child loss in Kenya and beyond
Still A Mum is a charity that supports women and families dealing with miscarriages, stillbirth and infant loss. They operate in Africa, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, working to improve …
Are Africans ready to talk about mental health?
With art by Monica Obaga The first time I had a sneaky suspicion that my brain did not quite operate like other people, I was twelve. It was my first year in a new school, in a new country, …
The Kenyan scientist who is opening doors for women in STEM
Dr. Rose Mutiso is proud to be a scientist. She is the co-founder and CEO of the Mawazo Institute, a nonprofit research institute based in Nairobi, Kenya that supports the next generation of …
Why Kenyan fashion entrepreneur Jessica Maina celebrates the work of local designers
Jessica Maina and her business partner, fashion designer Katungulu Mwendwa, are the co-owners of The Urban African Lifestyle Company which curates innovative African brands that embrace …