KenyaBuzz September 2019 : Fashion Fabulous

SEPTEMBER 2019

FASHION FABULOUS

2

www.

September 2019 | What’s Hot

.com

What’s HOT in THRIFTSOCIAL: MADE IN KENYA EDITION 2019, SEPTEMBER 1ST

NAIROBI BEER FESTIVAL 2019, SEPTEMBER 6TH

Experience more than 35 beer tastings from all over the world paired with delicious gourmet bites.

Enjoy exciting and unique craft beers, draft beers, lager, ale and many more.

A platform for creativity, innovation and the exploration of art, music and fashion. The Made in Kenya Edition will be headlined by Sho Madjozi.

THE FAMILY CHALLENGE 2019, SEPTEMBER 7TH

HYPE PRESENTS: KONSHENS 2019, SEPTEMBER 7TH

2ND ANNUAL GLOBAL MICE SUMMIT 2019, SEPTEMBER 11TH

Party with Konshens featuring Ethic, Ochungulo Family, Gwaash, Chris Kaiga, Kansoul, Zzero Sufuri, Sailors and more artistes.

An annual conference and expo that brings together experts and industry stakeholders from the meetings and business events industry. Theme: Fostering competitiveness through sustainable M.I.C.E practices. tickets@www.kenyabuzz.com

A key fundraiser in support of mental health in Kenya, with 12 physical and mental challenges. Each team must have 2 adults and 2-4 children; not necessarily from the same family.

KILIFI GOLD TRIATHLON 2019, SEPTEMBER 21ST

An annual fun sporting event that aims to raise funds for various charities in Kilifi. Participants will be swimming, cycling and running within the Kilifi Plantation.

NYEGE NYEGE FESTIVAL 2019, SEPTEMBER 5TH

Nyege Nyege – the sudden, fantastic feeling of an uncontrollable urge to move, shake or dance. 300 great musicians are heading to the source of River Nile in Uganda for this four-day music and art festival.

KENYABUZZ A NATION MEDIA GROUP PUBLICATION 25 PARKLANDS ROAD NAIROBI MANAGING EDITOR: CHRISTINE ODEPH KENYABUZZ

CREATIVE DESIGNER: LINUS OMBETTE COVER DESIGNER: BRIAN MUNENE CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS: MAUREEN KASUKU I JACQUELINE KENDI I FLORA M’MBONE

ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES: RODRICKS OIDI

CONTACT US: PHONE (SALES): +254 770 314 554 FEEDBACK: INFO@KENYABUZZ.COM @KENYABUZZ

RIFT VALLEY ODYSSEY 2019, SEPTEMBER 19TH

A breathtaking mountain bike adventure across the Great Rift Valley for the discerning mountain biker seeking pure adventure across a fascinating landscape.

September 2019 | Events ART

To Stand on a Grain of Wheat Exhibition: Red Hill Art Gallery, September 1st – 29th, 11am.

Jessica Atieno presents her first solo exhibition showcasing print etchings inspired by the changing patterns of the cells within our bodies. info@redhillartgallery.com Art and Photography Exhibition: Village Market, September 3rd – 8th, 10am. “Vanishing Wonders” is an art and photography exhibition by four multi-genre artists who are supporting the Forest Guardian Project to preserve the Naimina Enkiyio Forest. vanishingwondersshow@gmail. com Lucid Dreams Exhibition: Circle Art Gallery, September 11th – October 11th, 6pm. An exhibition featuring Maliza Kiasuwa, Sidney Mang’ong’o, Onyis Martin, Agnes Waruguru Njoroge Prina Shah, Lemek Tompoika and curated by Don Handa. 0790 289 991.

COURSES, LECTURES & WORKSHOPS

Success Story KE: Nairobi Garage, September 2nd, 5pm. This edition delves into how success can be achieved through a World Cafe Hackathon event format. info@ yenafrica.net Intensive French Classes: Alliance Francaise Nairobi, September 2nd, 7am. Enroll in this month’s classes and expand your languages. registration@alliancefrnairobi.org

www.

Strategy for Creating Wealth: Mega Success Club, September 6th, 6pm. Covering six proven areas of an entrepreneurial mindset: creative thinking, opportunity recognition, risk tolerance, emotional intelligence, self-belief & leadership. 0722 697198.

AidEx Africa: Safari Park Hotel, September 11th – 12th, 8am. A leading platform for professionals at every level in humanitarian aid and international development.

Attracting over 500 Aid & Development professionals from East Africa and beyond. 020 7886 3020 / 0709 732000.

of natural hazards which result in devastating loss of lives, investments, and livelihoods. training@seasonedsolutions.co.ke Falling Walls Lab Nairobi: GoetheInstitut, September 11th, 6pm.

An international forum for the next generation of outstanding innovators and creative thinkers.

Its aim is to promote exceptional ideas and to connect promising scientists and entrepreneurs from all fields on a global level. info@ nairobi.goethe.org

3rd Annual Women CEOs Dinner: Radisson Blu Hotel, September 6th, 6pm. Women in Business Kenya cordially invites you to a Women CEOs’ Dinner. events@ wibkenya.org

52nd Annual Global Mice Summit: Village Market, September 11th – 13th, 8am. The Global M.I.C.E Summit is an annual conference and expo that brings together experts and industry stakeholders in the meetings & business events Industry (meetings, incentive travel, conferences & exhibitions). tickets@kenyabuzz.com

Free Digital Training: Kenya Cinema, September 7th, 11am.

Whether you are looking for a fulltime hustle or a side hustle, your mobile phone and/or your laptop is your best starting point. Reason: It is low-cost, accessible and convenient for both you and your consumers. 0717 123934.

Founder of the Year Awards Ceremony 2019: Nairobi Cinema, September 13th, 6pm. FOYA (Founder of the Year Awards) exists to recognize and appreciate young founders developing our nation while creating jobs through entrepreneurship. hello@ thefounder.africa

Modelling for Disaster Preparedness and Response Training: PrideInn Lantana Suites, September 9th, 9am. Addressing how poor development indices in developing countries means they suffer the greatest incidents

Community Based Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience: PrideInn Lantana Suites, September 16th, 9am. Communitybased climate change adaptation identifies and facilitates local development activities that

strengthen the capacity of local people to adapt to the capricious climate. This approach employs participatory processes and disaster risk reduction. training@ seasonedsolutions.co.ke Child Protection in Emergencies Training: PrideInn Lantana Suites, September 16th, 9am. This training focus is on how children can be protected in an emergency setting besides receiving the standard humanitarian package of food, water, shelter, medicines, and sanitation. training@ seasonedsolutions.co.ke 4th Annual East Africa Conference: Radisson Blu Hotel, September 17th, 7am. A unique opportunity to stay up-to-date with HR trends throughout Africa. Learn new skills from global experts and expand your local, regional and international contacts. info@talentagendaseries. com 4th Employee & Labour Relations Symposium: PrideInn Hotels, September 18th – 20th, 8am.

Come learn all about Intellectual Property (IP) in HR, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employee Benefits, Relevant Acts; Challenges & Responses, Emerging Trends from the Employment & Labour Relations Court, among others. admissions@chrm.or.ke Grassroots Entrepreneurship Summit 2019: Kenyatta University, September 19th, 9am. The second

.com

edition focuses on demystifying women’s place within social entrepreneurs and its potential to accelerate social change. http:// www.empserve.org Understanding Dangerous Goods Regulations in Kenya: Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel, September 27th, 8am. Awareness on safe handling and transportation of dangerous goods. Understanding existing local and international regulations. info@bluelighthub. co.ke 9th Annual Nurses Symposium: The Nairobi Hospital, September 28th, 8am. The theme: Research in Nursing. Sub-Themes: Advancing Research in Nursing Practice; Closing the Know-Do Gap in Nursing Research; Enhancing Research Skills and Support; Role of the Nurse in Clinical Studies. peterngeny@nbihosp.org

3

Afrozin Fitness Class Nairobi: Afrozin, September 13th and 20th, 6pm. If you love African Dance fitness this is the group. Workout to the beat of addictive African music. contact@afrozin.com

EXPOSITIONS

WERPEX: Kenyatta International Convention Centre, September 11th – 13th, 9am. An avant-garde trade fair encompassing four major industrial sectors; with a prominent commercial and business exclusivity. info@kicc. co.ke Argus Added Value Fertilizers Africa: Safari Park Hotel, September 11th – 13th, 10am. The event examines the technical, agronomic and commercial aspects of enhanced efficiency and specialty fertilizers, micronutrients, bio stimulants, and other biobased products. 0709 732000.

DANCE

Nairobi AfroBeat & Dance Hall Classes: The Dance Factory, September 4th, 7pm. Join us for Afrobeat and Dancehall every Wednesday with Chiluba. thedancefactoryke@gmail.com

Autoparts East Africa: Sarit Centre, September 12th – 14th, 9am. The perfect marketplace for exhibitors to network and showcase innovative products and services to an audience of industry professionals 0752 848960.

Sip & Dance: The Dance Factory, September 6th, 13th & 20th, 4pm.

Dance along with the amazing Marion Munga -queen of Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba, plus exciting tunes brought to you by Afro-Latin DJ Dora and the lively Live band. thedancefactoryke@ gmail.com

Future Energy East Africa: Kenyatta International Convention Centre, September 17th - 18th, 9am. A strategic conference and a large trade exhibition bringing together leaders from the regional and international power and energy community to spot lucrative opportunities, discuss

JUNIOR GOLF 12 weeks Skills Development Program

FROM 1ST SEPT TO 23RD NOV

Open 8-8PM 7days

The program will include the following measurable drills:

FREE PARKING

Putting – (Control of Speed) Chipping – (contact and landing spot drill) Pitching – (edge of green drill) Bunker – (Trench drill) Swing – (Full swings & short game skills) Play formats/ score cards Golf etiquette and values

Sign up by 30th August & get a 30% discount, one on one golf session @18,000 through September 30th, 2019.

50% installment can be paid before start of session.

Your Game. Our. Focus.

1st Floor, Suite 303, Rosslyn Riviera Mall Limuru Road

Call us or send us an email: info@nairobigolfsimulator.com 0716 804327 / 0720973658 Terms and conditions apply

4

www.

the status of critical projects, and share best practices. info@kicc. co.ke Sugar & Ethanol Africa: Radisson Blu Hotel, September 17th - 19th, 9am. A platform to connect with sugar mill and ethanol producers, regulators and senior decision makers. 0709 810000.

Food & Hotel Kenya Trade Show: Sarit Centre, September 20th 22nd, 10am. Showcasing products like organic and processed foods, confectionery, dairy products, food ingredients and more. 0752 848960.

SecurExpo East Africa: Visa Oshwal Community, September 24th - 26th, 10am. The largest security trade event in the region focusing on homeland security, fire, security, safety, private security and more. admin@ oshwalnairobi.org Medic East Africa: Kenyatta International Convention Centre, September 24th - 26th, 9am.

Focusing on the future of the healthcare industry and working with all stakeholders to establish it as the primary event for the industry in the region. info@kicc. co.ke The Grand Wedding Expo Kenya: Thika Road Mall, September 6th – 8th, 9am. Kenya’s number one all-inclusive and comprehensive wedding exhibition and bridal show organizer. info@ thegrandweddingexpo.com Kenya International Industrial Expo: Oshwal Centre, September 10th – 12th, 8am. A wide range of exhibitors including auto parts, agriculture, medical equipment, sports, consumer goods, construction, electrical

September 2019 | Events

.com equipment, among others. https:// industrialexpo.co.ke SME Expo: Stima Members Club, September 13th – 14th, 9am.

Kenya’s most anticipated business networking event for start-ups, decision-makers and anyone interested in starting a business. info@smeexpo.co.ke KOFFE 2019: Kenya Organic Agriculture Network, September 20th, 7am. Meet farmers and traders. People who make the machines, the guys who cook the food, and make those wellness smoothies everybody likes. info@ koan.co.ke Hair, Beauty & Makeup Trade Expo: Western Heights, September 27th, 11am. Buy & sell beauty products at amazingly discounted rates. info@ kenyanentrepreneur.co.ke Rift International Auto Expo: Nakuru Athletics Club, September 27th, 10am. Experience the biggest car expo in East Africa. marketing@allevents.co.ke Nairobi International Trade Fair: Jamhuri Park Towers, September 30th, 7am. An agricultural and trade show. 020 8070808/9.

FASHION & BEAUTY

ThriftSocial: Delta Corner Towers, September 1st, 2pm. ThriftSocial and Tusker Cider presentThe Made in Kenya Edition. thriftsocialnairobi@gmail.com Royal Fashion & Glamour: Blue Springs Hotel, September 1st, 1pm. An event meant to build and grow fashion stakeholders together positively. highclassmodelingagency@gmail. com King & Queen of Catwalk Kenya 2019: Diamond Plaza II, September

7th, 6pm. Come witness the king and queen of catwalk Kenya 2019.

0775 718417.

African Fashion Affair: Spur Mall, September 14th, 2pm. Showcasing trends and the diverse beauty within the shores of Africa. info@ afa.ptpstudios.co.ke Podoka Beauty Festival: Exhibitions from the biggest and coolest hair, skin care, make-up and other beauty related creators. kola.ola.king@gmail.com Entrepreneur Fashion Week: Nairobi, September 25th, 8am. An event that pulls together luxury brands & industry players to create business opportunities, while educating and connecting them to collaborations and new markets. royd@efashionweek.org

FESTIVALS & CRAFT FAIRS

Pop Up & Chill Hand maker’s Market: Loresho Ridge, September 1st, 10am. Our market is free to the public and kid friendly. There will be a craft corner for the kids and a selection of handmade clothing, leather goods, jewellery, furniture, home decor, prints, healthy food, baked goods, yummy cocktails among other drinks. popupandchill@gmail.com Karen Flea Market: Karen Blixen, September 7th, 10am. The 5th edition of Karen flea market is here with various local businesses showcasing/ selling their products. karenfleamarket@btd.co.ke Hairitage Chronicles 6.0: The Jockey Club, Ngong Racecourse, September 7th, 5am. Discounted natural hair, beauty, skin, fashion and accessory products, plus arts and crafts. nurtured.knotts1@ gmail.com Asenka Pop up Market: 910 James Gichuru, September 8th,

11am. Come support Kenyan made products. A wide variety of vendors ranging from crafts, fashion, jewellery, home decor, clothing, gadgets, hand-made crafts, food & drinks, treats and more. info@asenka.co.ke

FUNDRAISERS

Sholder Trust Walk 2019: Uhuru Gardens, September 28th, 7am.

An annual walk celebrating the International Day of the Elders, which happens on October 1st 2019. It is an opportunity to walk and hangout with the young and old. info@sholder.org Relay for Life Kenya 2019: Kenyatta International Convention Centre, September 28th, 6am.

A unique fundraising event where teams camp overnight and members take turns walking around a track or designated path to raise funds for the fight against cancer. relaykenya@kenyacancer. org

FOOD & WINE

Nairobi Beer Festival 2019: The Alchemist, September 6th – 8th, 12pm. Experience more than 35 beer tastings from all over the world paired with delicious gourmet bites. info@ nairobibeerfestival.com Tigoni Tea & Cheese Cycle VII: Browns Cheese Farm, September 7th, 7am. Time for another amazing cheesy adventure! It’s an opportunity to cycle through the lush green tea farms in Tigoni with stunning views and an impressive network of newly tarmacked roads. baiskeliadventures@gmail. com

KIDS EVENTS

Literacy is for Everyone: Potter House School, September 7th, 9am. The event engages

parents and their children on environmental literacy and personal development. info@ mogroupke.com

MUSIC

Gondwana Pres. Da Capo: Captain Terrace, September 1st, 3pm. In the spirit of coming together, we bring you some of the continent’s finest African Electronic Music on a terrace overlooking one of the most iconic national parks in the world. gondwananairobi@gmail. com Extra Muros - Live in Nairobi: Alliance Française, September 4th, 7pm. Extra Muros is an electronic music artist residency organised

by FLEE in East Africa. Touring through Kenya, the participating artists will present their work and art in Nairobi at the Alliance Française de Nairobi for a night of electronic music, ideas and exchanges. info@fleeproject.com HYPE Presents: Konshens: Ngong Racecourse, September 7th, 4pm.

Hype Presents: Konshens featuring Ethic, Ochungulo Family, Gwaash, Chris Kaiga, Kansoul, Zzero Sufuri, Sailors and many more Live musicians. mwakitele@hype.co.ke The Mugithi Festival: The Barclays Sports Club, September 8th, 2pm. The Mugithi Festival is a celebration of Gikuyu tradition, music, food, art and fashion.

Roots Intl presents Nina Ogot in Concert Thursday Nite Live: J’s Fresh Bar, September 12th, 8pm.

Kenyan Afrocentric songbird Nina Ogot will be launching her third album ‘Dala’, which means ‘home’ with a series of live performances. arjibril@gmail.com Nairobi Jam with Sarabi, Patoh Njuguna & the Horn-rabbles: Goethe-Institut, September

13th, 4pm. Nairobi Jam is a free monthly music concert that brings together both upcoming and established musicians for a day of entertainment and collaboration. info@nairobi.goethe.org Aflewo Nairobi 2019: Nairobi, September 13th, 4pm. The largest annual interdenominational gathering, invites you to its annual interdenominational prayer and worship event dubbed ‘AFLEWO. info@aflewo.com Afrosocial x Anyiko PR present: Rophnan: The Alchemist, September 14th, 9pm. Celebrated for his distinct style of mashing up traditional Ethiopian music elements in music production, Rophnan is a pioneer in the genre of EDM music and is today counted among the leading African acts creating innovative sounds while defining new frontiers for African music. info@ alchemist254.com AFROLECT 2: P & L Luxe, September 14th, 2pm. This festival is the perfect plan for music aficionados who would like to experience music with total disregard for genres, on a weekend afternoon on green grass. info@hisynergy-consulting. com Absolute Praise - Throw Back: CITAM Woodley, September 15th, 2am. Welcome to a Special Worship Experience dubbed #AbsolutePraise and its a #throwback.

Roots Intl present INKA in Concert Thursday Nite Live: J’s Fresh Pub, September 19th, 8pm. Our September 2019 schedule features the Afro pop of Ken Baro, the big band brass arrangements of folk soul, the reunion of afro fusion

Get Brewed Tuesdays

2 for 1

byob

burgers all day

b u i l d y o u r o w n burger

entertainment

by resident dj

burgers Brews

and

Rd & Brew Ngong At Brew Rooftop

build your 2 for 1 own burger

AT KES 1000/=

pint of beer byob + 0r house wine

AT KES 900/=

ultimate burger challenge (on reservation only)

Brew Roooop, Westlands: 0705466836 / 0736568610

Brew Bistro, Ngong Rd: 0719648138/ 0731006068

info@thebigfivebreweries.com www.thebigfivebreweries.com

EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IS HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH. ALCOHOL STRICTLY PROHIBITED TO PERSONS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD.

September 2019 | Lifestyle band INKA, and finally the rich arrangements of Cameroonian band leader Franck Biyong featuring the rich vocals of Lisa Oduor-Noah. arjibril@gmail.com The Koroga Festival; One Love Edition: Two Rivers, September 22nd, 12pm. Alpha Blondy will be on stage for the ultimate One Love edition.

Roots Intl presents Franck Biyong & Friends feat Lisa Oduor-Noah: J’s Fresh Bar, September 26th, 8pm. We present a special musical evening of Cameroonian musician Franck Biyong at his Nairobi return appearance featuring the very talented Kenyan vocalist Lisa Oduor Noah. arjibril@gmail.com

SPECIAL EVENTS

Turnup.Travel Fam Fun Day: Oak Place, September 1st, 12pm.

Nostalgia beckons! Get your squad and let’s go back in time reliving our childhood memories.0724 215977 / 0723 779458.

PursePective by Adelle: K1 Klub House, September 3rd, 6pm. A safe space where women can talk about their experiences living in a “man’s world” and men can respond with their PursePective.

It’s a Man’s World Gala Night: Trademark Hotel, September 7th, 6pm. An event inclusive of 3-course sit-down dinner, whiskey tasting, DJ entertainment and Jeff Koinange as the MC. elena@ kshmrbykuoni.com Kistrech Poetry Festival: Goethe-

Institut, September 7th, 2pm.

The annual festival aims at bringing local and international poets together on one platform to promote poetry and cultural exchange. info@nairobi.goethe.org Dadasphere 10: Lies We Tell: Western Heights, September 7th, 9am. Dadasphere is an event that seeks to tell stories from 5 women.

An event, 5 African women their stories & ideas in 15 min talks. The theme is Lies We Tell which is a conversation about the masks that we have to wear to get by as women. info@dada.co.ke The Family Challenge 2019: Sanctuary Farm, September 7th, 10am. Kamili organisation presents a rush of adrenaline family challenge sports day. kenyakamili@gmail.com

www.

Heels & Green: Shooting your professional shot: Lava Latte, September 12th, 6pm. Heels & Green is about peer learning and support. It involves young women sharing their experiences and using that as learning points, especially in the context of the workplace where there are really no clear “how to” guidelines.

Poetry Slam Africa 3rd Preliminary: Goethe-Institut, September 14th, 2pm. Slam Africa has been the forerunner in providing a platform for young people to express themselves and articulate issues that currently affect youth growing up in Africa and the world through performance poetry. info@nairobi. goethe.org

The Festive Launch of the book Unbreakable: Kenya National Library, September 10th, 2pm.

Unbreakable is a story full of pain and fear. But also, of defiance, determination and love. globalhoperescuecentre777@ gmail.com

September Book Club Meet Up: Kenya National Theatre, September 14th, 10am. Plan to attend the TBC monthly Book Club Meet up. We can guarantee you will meet new friends, interact with the literati of Nairobi and basically just have fun! customerservice@ tbc.co.ke

Public Reading: This House is Mine

by Dörte Hansen: Goethe-Institut, September 12th, 6pm. For the next Public Reading, we read excerpts of Dörte Hansen’s book ‘This House is Mine’. It was long-listed for the 2018 International DUBLIN Literary Award. Excerpts of the book will be read in English and German. info@nairobi.goethe.org

Book Launch: Kenyan, Christian, Queer: Bristish Institute in Eastern Africa, September 18th, 6pm. Transdisciplinary in scope and poignantly intimate in tone, Kenyan, Christian, Queeropens up critical avenues for rethinking the nature and future of the relationship between Christianity and queer activism in Kenya and

elsewhere in Africa. office@biea. ac.uk 22nd Nairobi International Bookfair: Sarit Centre, September 25th – 27th, 4pm. Nairobi Bookfair is an annual event organized by Kenya Publishers Association (KPA). Members of KPA get a chance to exhibit their books at the event which runs for 5 days. info@mountainpublishers.com Literary Crossroads with Anne Moraa & Novuyo Rosa Tshuma: Goethe-Institut, September 26th, 6pm. The Literary Crossroads Series brings together African writers on the continent and from the diaspora to discuss contemporary trends and themes in literature. info@nairobi.goethe. org Gufy and the Midnight Kids: Goethe-Institut, September 28th, 6pm. In his 7th Poetry Showcase, Gufy throws us deep into fantasy with the belief of things being better there than the life we live.

0720 785173.

Amka Literature Forum: September 2019 Edition: GoetheInstitut, September 28th, 10am.

Amka is a forum for upcoming writers and literary critics to share and discuss stories, poems and current literature trends with the aim of enhancing their creativity. amkaforum@gmail.com

Club, September 6th, 8am. A golf tournament and fundraiser that will aid students to pursue university education in Finance and Accounting courses. henry. ngetich@icpak.com Bowling League: Village Market, September 9th, 10am. Meet new faces, enjoy yourself and keep active. To register your bowling league team, call 0790 980494.

7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament: Muthaiga Golf Club, September 13th, 8am. The proceeds raised shall benefit Beacon of Hope Youth Center in Deep Sea, Kangemi, Nairobi. info@ triad.co.ke Walk the Mind: Karura Forest, September 14th, 7am. Save the date! The Annual Walk for Alzheimer’s. info@alzkenya.org Kilifi Gold Triathlon2019: Kilifi, September 21st, 10am. All proceedings will go to supporting Afya Bora charity. info@ kilifigoldtriathlon.org Rift Valley Odyssey: The Rift Valley, September 24th, 8am.

Pure mountain biking adventure, incredible trails across a magnificent landscape. https:// www.riftvalleyodyssey.com/rvoform/

THEATRE & STAGE

Spare My Ribs September 2019: Kenya National Theatre, SPORTS September 15th, 6pm. Spare The ICPAK Annual Charity Golf My Ribs (SMR) is a stand-up Tournament: Karen Country comedy special hosted by the SF Kenya Buzz Convention Centre 2019 Advert.pdf 1 23/08/19 02:01:16 PM

.com

5

one and Jason Rono! info@ kenyaculturalcentre.go.ke

TRAVEL

Hot Springs Swim & Bird Watching Flamingos Day Trip: Lake Magadi, September 7th, 6am. Get a panoramic View of the lake from the view point. Enjoy sumptuous lunch on site. 0727 553384.

Camp Ndunda Day Trip: Reflex Safaris, September 7th, 6am. An ultimate weekend full of fun and adventure, Experience one of the longest high-level canopy on top of the river. This is where friends meet to share and bond. Camp Ndunda home of adventure. 0723 486622.

The Nairobi Instagram Tour 5th Edition: Nairobi, September 7th, 6am. The 5th edition of Nairobi Instagram tour to showcase the city’s newest landmarks, cosmopolitan populace, Chinese cuisine and art. 0724 215977.

MEDITATION

Mission: Empower the Future: Yoga Heart Kenya, September 27th, 12pm. Our mission is to reach outside of the self and help the world. We are partnering with Yoga Heart Kenya to elevate the lives of their children and communities to empower their future. The “Bridge Home” is here to support all to live to their fullest potential. programs@sidmcnairy. com

6

www.

September 2019 | Lifestyle

.com Sunny Dolat presenting at What Design Can Do in Mexico City

AFRICAN ENOUGH: Sunny Dolat.

The fashion disruptor defining ‘Africanness’

BY MAUREEN KASUKU

S

unny Dolat is an independent Kenyan fashion curator and creative director. In 2011, his first serious fashion project, dubbed ‘Stingo’ (Kenyan slang for style) was done alongside photographer Jim Chuchu, producer Lucille Kahara and makeup artist Kangai Mwiti. The Stingo project featured thrifted pieces from Gikomba market; all painstakingly selected and styled on the models by Sunny.

But working on this project unearthed a new creative awakening in Sunny. He began to dress models in original pieces that had been locally designed and produced; using the project as a platform to both showcase and address some of the challenges faced by local designers Since then, he co-founded The Nest Collective, a multidisciplinary Kenyan squad working with film, fashion, visual arts and music.

We caught up with him to discuss part of his story and the process of his fashion evolution.

KB: How did you transition from a hotelier into the fashion disruptor you are today?

SD: I’m a trained hotelier, but have been interested in fashion for as long as I can remember. When I was in university my friend Jim Chuchu called me to assist him on a shoot. That was my first ever styling gig. Shortly after that, we started Stingo -a visual fashion experiment. We did the shoots and released the images online. There was nothing like it at the time, so it got quite a large following very quickly. I was also incredibly lucky to have worked at a hotel that was genuinely interested and invested in the holistic growth of their employees.

So even while I was still working, I was still able to juggle a lot of freelance editorial styling jobs.

KB: You once said, “far beyond the commercial viability of the sector, I believe that fashion

remains one of the most complex languages of human expression”. Seeing how creatives are scoffed upon in this country, did you ever get a lot of unwarranted remarks like ‘’Stay in school, kid’’, ‘’What’s a stylist?!’’ or ‘’Get a real Job!’’ And how do they like you now?

SD: I got a lot of ‘What’s a stylist?’ when I was starting out, especially because there was maybe a total of four other stylists at the time, so it wasn’t a very well understood field. Many things have shifted since then, and there’s a better general understanding of what stylists do and how they earn money. I don’t think the ‘Get a real job’ comes from a place of malice; there’s always an anxiety around professions that aren’t well known and whose revenue streams are not clear, especially from parents and authority figures who grew up at different times.

There was a time when you’d be scoffed at if you said you worked in computers and tech, but see how much that has changed. There was a time when the arts careers, and even those in sports, were considered to be more hobbies than anything else, but over the years, we’ve seen more and more Kenyans build very successful careers in these fields, and that’s contributed towards shifting the perception of the sector. These evolutions are slow and still ongoing, but they have been significant.

KB: Who were your earliest style muses and who do you work with now?

SD: I don’t really see myself as a stylist anymore, since my curiosities within fashion have really shifted. In the past couple of years, I’ve been moving towards more of a creative director and curatorial role. The work I’ve done so far this year has all been curatorial.

From the International Fashion Showcase which took place at Somerset House in London in February -I was the curator for the Kenya Pavilion-

QUICK FIRE Instagram vs Pinterest?

Instagram Crocs vs Kitten Heels?

I’d rather go barefoot Fictional fashion editor: Miranda Priestly (Devil wears Prada) vs Wilhelmina Slater (Ugly Betty)?

Miranda Priestly Ready to wear vs Haute Couture? Ready to wear Polyester vs Rayon?

Can I just go naked?

Image from Not African Enough Jo, Lucarelli and Masheti in looks by Monoxrome

September 2019 | Lifestyle

www.

to the Beyond Expectations exhibition in Paris this April -I curated the fashion components, or the ritual I performed at the N’gola biennial in São Tomé in July. In that sense, I don’t quite have muses, but I do have people whose work and practices have inspired me deeply. Koyo Kouoh for instance, who is the current curator at the Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town, and whose journey and work have been so inspiring.

.com

Image from Not African Enough Maureen and Juliet in looks

by MplusK

KB: Let’s delve into The Nest Collective. What’s it all about and how has it enriched the local Fashion industry since its founding in 2012?

SD: The Nest started out as a gathering space for artists and thinkers, and evolved into a group of people from different backgrounds who conceptualised and produced work together across different themes and in different genres.

Fashion is one of the Nest’s favourite areas to work and produce in, because so many things are possible in it, and we’re privileged to know many other practitioners in the field, from models to designers and many others, who enjoy dreaming as much as we do. The Nest Collective also founded HEVA, Africa’s first catalyst fund exclusive to the creative economy.

HEVA has directly invested, given business support and shared technical and other skills with many different creatives, aside from playing a strong role in developing enabling national and regional policy for the sector.

Lagos Fashion Week 2018 campaign shot in Nairobi by Sunny Dolat

KB: A young starry eyed lass or lad walks up to you and says, “I like nice clothes, is that enough for me to break into this industry as a stylist?” What do you tell them?

SD: Yes, styling is about clothes, but it is more about people and the ways in which clothes are animated by the people who wear them, and vice versa. Clothing is such a powerful tool; if anything, it’s a medium through which we communicate who we are and how we want to be perceived. There’s a book that describes clothing as a ‘social skin’, because it’s the surface through which a body interacts with society.

This surface has the power to determine things like what spaces you are able to access and how people perceive and receive you. One example: the reasons global dignitaries will wear designers from the country they are on a state visit to are diplomatic: they convey friendship, ally ship, respect and appreciation -even to the press, before a single word is spoken, and we saw this last year when Theresa May visited Kenya and attended events wearing pieces from Kenyan jeweller Ami Doshi Shah. So beyond liking nice clothes - because hey, ‘nice’ is subjective right? - it’s important for a good stylist to get a deep understanding of the ways people use clothing, and imagine what it they are able to do.

KB: ‘Mitumba’ clothes probably hold sentimental value for you. How do you feel about the government contemplating on a ban on second-hand clothes imports in the next few years? Do you believe it’ll ‘safeguard our nascent garment and textile industry’ as claimed by technocrats?

The clothes themselves have no sentimental value for me, it’s the markets themselves as a place that was instrumental in finding myself.

The ban isn’t happening anymore, after the US government threatened to reconsider the AGOA agreement (which Kenya benefits a lot from) in response. On one hand, the mitumba markets have been quite detrimental to the growth of local textile and apparel sector, but on the other, these markets provide hundreds of thousands of jobs across the country and service a large chunk of the consumer base that wants decent, stylish, quality clothing for survival, work and play. Not many Kenyans have the resources to spend Kshs. 5000 on one or two clothing items.

So, until a brand is able to match the mitumba price points (which is close to impossible), it

is important that the mitumba and the local T&A sectors exist side by side.

KB: Tell us about (the Nest Collective book), “Not African Enough: A Fashion Book” Is this like Cheikh Anta Diop meets fashion? Break it down for us.

SD: Mr. Diop’s writing is prolific, and it’s quite something

Still from To Catch A Dream - Supermodel Ajuma Nasenyana in dress by Namnyak Odupoy

to hear that our work evokes him in any way. That being said, black people have not been treated kindly or respectfully by the global fashion industry. We are often viewed as trends and one-offs. Look at the modelling space as one example where only one or a few black people could succeed compared to the sea of talents from other races and continents.

The same is true in design, photography, publishing, styling etc. The beauty and diversity of blackness has been treated as debatable and contentious, even by black people themselves, because of these unfair and untrue global politics, and we are so tired of that.

We’re interested in making space for ourselves where we are allowed to be what we truly, gorgeously, are, without justification or apology.

KB: We hear “That’s un-African’’ a lot. What does being African mean to you?

SD: The accusation of ‘un-African’ is a heavy one, and we hear it deployed often; whether used to police clothing choices - like men for instance, have no business wearing skirts and to do so isn’t African. And yet trousers arrived on these lands from colonizers, so in fact the most African thing an African man can wear, is a wrap, which if you wanted to be reductive, is essentially a skirt.

It is also seen as “African” to enforce restrictive gender ideas that reduce women to more subservient roles in society, which again isn’t true for the whole continent. There are many societies in Africa where women held some of the highest political offices, led armies to victory and conquered lands. “African” for me thus means honesty about the rich complexities of our societies, and an acceptance that we are nuanced and deeply diverse peoples who can still celebrate each other and come together despite massive differences.

KB: Do you sometimes pinch yourself just to confirm if it’s all real? Was this part of the vision board 8 years ago?

Haha, it does feel a little surreal at times. To be honest, I didn’t have a vision board and I had no idea what this path was going to be like, because there was no one for me to look towards and say “I want to be like so and so”. Similarly, I don’t really know where this new trajectory will take me, but there’s also something very exciting about that.

7

10

www.

September 2019 | Movies

.com

S A M E IN C O T G IN COM

IT CHAPTER TWO Evil clown Pennywise returns to the sleepy town of Derry 27 years later to torment the grown-up members of the Losers’ Club.

COMMANDO 3 The success of first two Commando series has inspired producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah to go for a third.

DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD Dora, a teenage explorer, leads her friends on an adventure to save her parents and solve the mystery behind a lost city of gold.

THE GOLDFINCH A heartbreaking coming of age story of a boy whose mother is killed in a museum bombing.

Release Date: 6th September 2019 Genre: Horror, Thriller Cast: Bill Skarsgård, Finn Wolfhard, Jessica Chastain

Release Date: 6th September 2019 Genre: Action, Thriller Cast: Vidyut Jammwal, Adah Sharma, Angira Dhar

Release Date: 13th September 2019 Genre: Adventure, Family Cast: Isabela Moner, Eugenio Derbez, Michael Peña

Release Date: 13th September 2019 Genre: Drama Cast: Finn Wolfhard, Nicole Kidman, Sarah Paulson

SECTION 375 A courtroom drama taking on rape cases in India and how perpetrators often walk free; from the view of a celebrated Bollywood director Rohan Khurana accused of raping a female crew member.

AD ASTRA An astronaut travels to the outer edges of the solar system to find his father and unravels secrets which challenge the nature of human existence and our place in the cosmos.

21 BRIDGES An embattled NYPD detective is called to join a citywide manhunt for two young cop killers.

As the night unfolds, he becomes unsure about who to pursue and worse; who’s in pursuit of him.

Release Date: 13th September 2019 Genre: Drama Cast: Rahul Bhat, Richa Chadha, Meera Chopra

Release Date: 20th September 2019 Genre: Adventure, Drama, Mystery Cast: Brad Pitt, Liv Tyler, Ruth Negga

Release Date: 27th September 2019 Genre: Action, Crime, Drama Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Taylor Kitsch, J.K. Simmons

ABOMINABLE Teenage Yi meets a magical Yeti and embarks on an epic quest to reunite the creature with his family at the highest point on Earth.

Release Date: 27th September 2019 Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy Cast: Albert Tsai, Chloe Bennet, Sarah Paulson

September 2019 | Movies

www.

.com

11

MOVIE Preview

21 Bridges: A good ol’ fashioned thriller

BY CHRISTINE ODEPH

C

hadwick Boseman sheds off the sleek Black Panther costume and his even slicker superhuman powers to become an average Joe in 21 Bridges; a fast-paced cop thriller by STX Films. The question is, will his adoring fans show up for his latest good guy portrayal? Early previews suggest that he will be settling right into Black Panther’s real-life alter-ego in this latest project, displaying the same unfaltering intensity many expect from Boseman. The film reunites him with producers Joe and Anthony Russo – who directed him in Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame.

Boseman plays a disgraced NYPD detective who gets a shot at redemption after being called to help in a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers. The authorities employ extreme measures to prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan by closing all the 21 bridges to the island. However, as his search intensifies, he becomes caught in a tangled web of dark conspiracies and questionable allegiances.

21 Bridges is a good ol’ fashioned cops-and-criminals thriller that may offer viewers a refreshing change from the adrenaline packed CGI spectacles we’ve been enjoying on the silver screens this year. It looks like a great story with a great hook.

Game of Thrones’ Brian Kirk is the director behind this thriller, and Boseman is in good company with a great cast from If Beale Street Could Talk’s Stephan James, to Sienna Miller, Keith David, Taylor Kitsch and J.K. Simmons. It was originally set for a July 12 release date so anticipation is high leading up to its opening date.

Critics are keen on seeing how 21 Bridges holds up against Universal’s Abominable, Entertainment Studios drama All Rise and the Untitled Blumhouse Project; all set for release in the same season.

21 Bridges opens in theatres on September 27th.

Buy tickets at www.kenyabuzz.com

Cell: 0722-997788

www.libi-power.com

Locate us : Contrast House 7th floor, Moi Avenue, Nairobi

50% Libi-Power Off, Special Discount On Every Purchase Of

R

Between now and the end of September 2019.

H/Dr. Peter Murugu Empowering the under Performance in men FULL DOSE

was 21,100/-

No negative Side effect, No dependance or addiction in the course and after use. Enhance and revitalize fertility and sex hormones

Now 11,500/Sachet

was 6,800/-

Now 3,800/-

HALF DOSE

was 15,800/-

Now 7,900/-

Delivery available country wide, Place your Order!

Effects full Erection throughout the action

Stress and fatique

Effectiveness

Blood Production and Circulation

Positive Result Realized in 6 Hours, Achieve 4 and More round a night

Visit our website

/ www.muruguclinic.com

www.libi-power.com

Courier Charges will be Advised Doctor Murugu Herbal Clinic

12

www.

.com

September 2019 | Lifestyle

8

www.

September 2019 | Lifestyle

.com

Fashionable Kids

BY JACQUELINE KENDI

B

abies are giving adults a run for their money in all things fashion this year. The Millennial generation is proving to be a profitable friend for kids’ clothing brands. They are style-conscious, and they (arguably) have the time, money and digital inspiration to create entire aesthetics for their kids. The global children’s market racked up sales of 135.6 billion Euros in 2015 alone. Celebrities like the Kardashian and Jenner family alone have birthed rising influencers—Chicago, Stormi and True, who are constantly dressed to kill. Britain’s darling Prince George is also an icon on his own.

Meanwhile, 6-year-old @coco_pinkprincess from Tokyo has a whopping 547,000 Instagram followers and is usually seen wearing Fendi sandals, Balenciaga trousers, Supreme caps, Fendi sandals, while @Princeandthebaker rules New York City with the help of his stylist mom.

Seeking a little inspiration for your own little human? From fashion runway-ready looks to every day outfits; here are some awesome 2019 trends you can try: The Casual Smart Kid Carefree happiness takes center stage with this neat, comfortable style.

Denim is a versatile material that will most certainly never go out of style -not even for adults. Throw in some cute embellishments, custom jackets and combined bright colored collars and hems and you have yourself a trend-setting kid! For a timeless look, go for simple comfortable jeans paired with a Chinese collar shirt or just any other shirt or sweater and sneakers. This look suits little boys and girls perfectly without interrupting playtime. Denim isn’t just restricted to jackets and jeans, but also charming denim shoes, comfortable dresses and even denim earrings.

The Sporty Kid 2019 has seen a rise in sports-inspired trends in kids’ apparel and accessories. Think along the lines of dinosaur and automobile prints for girls and delicate colors and prints for boys, science and math motif designs for girls and embroidery and crochet for both boys and girls. For the sporty girl,

try a sassy skater skirt paired with a polo shirt or a simple top and some cool canvas shoes. A pair of dungarees with a cute top would also work. Let the little lad completely stand out in a polo shirt paired with some khaki trousers and a pair of converse shoes or Vans sneakers.

The Gender-Neutral Kid This year, we are not limiting the kids to basic stereotypes.

Conscientious parents and designers have been gradually shifting towards gender-neutral fashion for children, ditching both the typical ‘pink and delicate for girls, and blue and brainy for boys’ approach. The demand for fashion not focused on gender has become so high that when Asos released its first unisex collection last year, it became the fourth most popular offering out of over 800 within one week. Kids are latching on, particular with streetwear inspired looks featuring sweatshirts, tees, and simple casual staples we grew up wearing regardless of gender.

Metallic Tones In the adult world of fashion, gold and silver-toned clothes and shoes are the rage these days, and hot on their heels, pretty colors with a metallic sheen are trending in children’s fashion. We are seeing sparkly sandals, shiny biker jackets in happy tones like pink and mauve, gold buckles on dresses and pants, and even silver or rose-gold bags and backpacks.

The African Princess/Prince Conventionally defined as tribal and folk style by mainstream international brands, designers are drawing inspiration from African, indigenous and folk traditions to create adorable looks for kids.

Using their own interpretations for a modern twist, they are incorporating geometric patterns, beads, complex thread work, feathers, tribal-influenced floral embroidery and even pom poms for their kids’ apparel. Throw on a royal headwrap and you’ve got yourself a roomful of people going “aaaaw!”

These outfits will make your baby stand out at daycare, casual occasions, when visiting family or even at the playground. It’s the new age of style and the tots are here for it.

September 2019 | Lifestyle

BY MAUREEN KASUKU

G

rowing up, Lucy Robi didn’t think she would end up anywhere near her current blossoming fashion career. She dabbled with law school but truly found her calling in fashion after working on a docu-theatre production as a costume designer 8 years ago. She began working as a makeup artist -something she is grateful for because it gave her a gateway to working on sets and doing shoots.

She naturally gravitated from makeup to fashion styling as a result.

Since then, she has styled local tv shows such as Tujuane, Couples show, Coke studio and Lotto Game show. She is also currently the Fashion stylist for one of Kenya’s local newspapers.

With over half a decade of professional styling experiences, Robi has styled some of our favourite music videos, commercials, and celebrities. She notes that her career has been filled with many lessons,

some of which she is still learning.

KB: How can one imagine a typical working day?

LR: You really can’t. Every

www. day is different. Styling is seasonal. There are busy days and not so busy days.

New jobs require a lot of prep time with concept creation, visual boards, budgets and sourcing

clothes from designers.

After the photo shoots are actualized, there are still returns to think about and reconciliations of budgets - which involves a lot of paperwork.

KB: The one ‘unglamorous’ thing people don’t understand about your job?

70s looks styled by Lucy

LR: That I’m a magician.

Well, sometimes I do tend to pull out gowns out of “thin air”, especially when I have to make them myself.

So much goes on behind the scenes! Those are stories for another time.

KB: Is less really more?

LR: Less is always more. As Coco Chanel said,“before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.” I always try to live by that motto…but not all the time though!

KB: What do you think of the Fila sneakers that are all the rage now?

LR: I think every trend has it’s season. I love the com-

One-On-One with Stylist Lucy Robi Eve styled by Lucy

Lucy Robi

fit leisurewear trend going on right now. I hope it’s here to stay.

KB: What advice would you give an up and coming fashion stylist?

LR: Four things come to mind:

1

. Study your field. With the internet, all the knowledge you need is in the palm of your hands.

Take advantage of it.

2

. I recommend a mentor. Assist a seasoned

.com stylist. This will definitely give you a lot of insight on what styling is all about and whether it’s really the path you want to take.

3

. Learn a little bit of sewing. This definitely comes in handy when you need to explain to a tailor what you want done or taking client measurements. It can also save you on set!

4

. Have good energy.

Styling can sometimes be a thankless job

9

and sometimes you will need to self-motivate.

If possible, try finding a like-minded community that will act as a support group. I am definitely thankful for all the people around me cheering me on as I also in turn cheer them on.

5

. Finally, don’t worry.

Everything always has a way of working itself out.

Remember, it’s always 10% out of your control and 90% how you choose to react to it!

MDQ styled by Lucy