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What’sHOT in REGGAE IN THE SUN 10TH EDITION: Alliance Française, November 3rd Get ready for the 10th edition of positive vibes, the best of live music and your favourite DJ performances. tickets@www.kenyabuzz.com

OUT OF AFRICA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 5TH EDITION:

Michael Joseph Centre, November 20th Discovering and developing African filmmakers to reach their greatest potential in the industry and providing the global audience with original and creative films. tickets@www.kenyabuzz.com

BIZARRE BAZAAR CHRISTMAS CRAFT FESTIVAL:

Karura Forest, November 9th – 10th The most popular Christmas Craft Festival in Kenya with a commitment to support the creativity, innovation and talents of the numerous craft men and women who form the informal “jua kali” sector.

CONVOS WITH KESH 5TH EDITION: Kioko Mwitiki Art Gallery, November 8th Join the conversation as we unpack the impact of mental health on relationships, whether they are platonic, general or romantic. tickets@www.kenyabuzz.com

NAIROBI FOOD FESTIVAL:

Ngong Racecourse, November 30th – December 1st Crank up your appetite for two delicious days of tasty local and global cuisines, games, fun contests and foodie-friendly music that goes down sweet and smooth like aged wine.

CAKE ART AFFAIR #REFLECTIONS

Two Rivers Mall, November 23rd Kenya’s premier event to find the best cake makers.

Enjoy the best live music and stage performances from fast-rising Kenyan acts.

THE 9TH EAST AFRICA SAFARI CLASSIC RALLY:

Multiple Venues, November 27th – December 6th The East Africa Safari Classic rekindles the spirit of the original Safari Rally, which put East Africa on the motorsport map and earned an irrefutable reputation as the world’s toughest rally. A nine-day rally covering up to 5,000 kilometers through Kenya and Tanzania.

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November 2019 | Events ART

The Shifteye Social: Day of the Dead: Shifteye Studios, November 1st, 7pm. The return of the highly anticipated, re-vamped, re-styled and supercharged Shifteye Social.

We are going all out, much bigger and far better than ever before. info@shifteye.net Group Exhibition: Objects, Space, Movement and Facades: One Off Contemporary, November 1st – 12th, 11am. An exhibition of artwork by the Brush Tu Art Collective Members including Michael Musyoka, Elias Mung’ora, Waweru Gichuhi, Sebawali Sio, Moira Bushkimani, Abdul Kipruto, Lincoln Mwangi, Emmaus Kimani, Boniface Maina and Peteros Ndunde. oneoff@africaonline. co.ke Exhibition: Tinga Tinga and the Legendary Artists of Tanzania: Nairobi Gallery, November 1st 7th, 8am. Opening of the pioneer Tanzanian artists. curator.oldpc@ museums.or.ke The Essence of Time Exhibition: Nairobi National Museum, November 1st – 19th, 2pm. An exhibition that is set to educate on past lifestyles and social behavior of Kenyan citizens from 1900s to 1990s. publicrelations@museums. or.ke Art in the Park, Museum Edition: Nairobi National Museum, November 2nd, 1pm. A monthly event where you get to spend a few hours at an electric outdoor

spot creating art under the tutelage of an experienced artist as you interact with other participants. mutisyareymond@ gmail.com DIY Fluid Art: Ikigai, November 3rd, 2pm. Create your own fluid art masterpiece. Also known as paint pouring or flow art, fluid art is a form of abstract art that uses acrylic paints with a runny (fluid) consistency. studio@lulukitololo. com Native Histories Festival: Karen Village, November 9th, 10am.

Our goal is to collect, uncover and document indigenous art and culture and re interpret them to fit in modern canvases of art appreciation. 0743 719863.

Travel Drawings Exhibition: One Off Contemporary, until November 25th, 12pm. A visual journey across the world through sketchbooks and illustrations. oneoff@africaonline.co.ke Jonathan Solanke Exhibition: Circle Art Gallery, until December 7th, 10am. The second guestcurated showing this year. Fraser puts together a group exhibition focusing on the medium of drawing. info@circleartagency. com Travel Drawings Exhibition: One Off Contemporary, until November 25th, 12pm. A visual journey across the world through sketchbooks and illustrations. oneoff@africaonline.co.ke

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Jonathan Solanke Exhibition: Circle Art Gallery, until December 7th, 10am. For our second guestcurated exhibition this year, artist and friend of Circle, Jonathan Solanke Gathaara Fraser puts together a group exhibition focusing on the medium of drawing. info@circleartagency. com COURSES, LECTURES & WORKSHOPS

SOLO WFR (Wilderness First Responder): Kipipiri Campside, November 1st – 10th, 10am. This action packed 10 day course will cost 675USD. This includes tuition, SOLO US certification, and food accommodation at camp. A must do course for all Adventure junkies, Adventure guides, Mountaineers and Safari guides. http://www.outdoorafrica.org/ A Girlfriends Confidential Talk: Village Market, November 2nd, 2pm. A girlfriend’s confidential talk with Victoria Rubadiri and Caroline Mutoko. pr@ villagemarket-kenya.com

Panellists at Re-Ignite Kenya ‘The Balanced Woman’ Conference and explore ways to improve your work-life-family balance making time for the things that give your life deeper meaning. 0718 541444.

Global Women on Boards (GWOB) Program: Thomson Estate Diani, November 4th – 6th, 9am. The seven-month program, in partnership with Leads women Sdn Bhd is modular and will be hosted across East Africa and Malaysia to provide participants the opportunity to appreciate the differences in overall board governance, leadership and dynamics in boardrooms spanning borders. info@ womenonboardskenya.co.ke Rewritten Edition 1 - The Masks We Wear: Ridgeways, November 5th, 3pm. Our theme for the event is the masks we wear. It’s going to be real, raw and redemptive. https://kokioyuke.com

Leadership and Growth Series: Kenya National Theatre, November 2nd, 8am. The series brings together distinguished men and women in their fields, who will offer their nuggets of wisdom, answer your questions and offer a networking opportunity for you. info@elfafrica.org

CIM Power Breakfast: InterContinental Hotel, November 7th, 7am. Join us at the CIM Power Breakfast scheduled as we share experiences and learn from experts and leaders of industry on how they are leading digital change initiatives with customers in mind and keeping their organization ahead of the curve. events@cim.co.ke

Re-Ignite Kenya ‘The Balanced Woman’ Conference: Nairobi Baptist Church, November 2nd, 9am. Join over 15 Speakers and

A Gentleman’s Haven II: Fairmont The Norfolk, November 8th, 7am. A Gentleman’s Haven is a breakfast forum that invites men

to have a conversation around the following three themes: purpose, patriarchy and prosperity. clientservices@njerimuchunu.com Convos with Kesh 5th edition: Mental Health &Relationships: Kioko Mwitiki Art Gallery, November 8th, 6pm. Join the conversation as we unpack how your mental health impacts your relationships. tickets@kenyabuzz. com Live to Lead: Karura Community Chapel, November 8th, 5pm.

Come learn from our carefully picked speakers, network towards that next big business idea all while contributing towards a worthy cause; our worship and community center. info@karuracc. or.ke Mobile Data Collection and Mapping for M&E and Scientists: Westlands Sundries, November 11th, 10am. Register here Introduction Data collection and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) have always been an integral part of development work. In the past, these tasks were performed with paper and pen, which made them prone to error, difficult to conduct on a large scale, and high in transaction costs. outreach@ t4d.co.ke Archiving Kenya’s Past and Futures: McMillan Memorial Library, November 12th, 9am. This event is led by Angela Okune and Leonida Mutuku. It brings together researchers, archival specialists,

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open data technologists, and government representatives to think about the intersection between open data technologies, digital humanities and research data practices in Kenya. hello@ bookbunk.org Fire and EMT Symposium and Competition 2019: Kenya Council of Emergency Medical Technicians, November 18th – 23rd, 8am. This a six day event aimed at improving skills of firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s), creating awareness for Emergency Medical Services System (EMS) and gaining national recognition of EMS personnel in Kenya. info@ kcemt.co.ke Deal Flow, Issuer & Investor Conference: Trademark Hotel, November 21st – 22nd, 8am. A conference determined to change the landscape of technology, digital asset management, and to revolutionize valuation, transparency, cyber-security, and succession planning methodologies. https:// upcountryafricafund.ca/who-weare Africa Future Summit: Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), November 22nd, 11am. To accelerate developments within the Africa’s tech ecosystem, Africa Future Summit is to host the largest tech tour across the continent. info@ africafuturesummit.com

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Annual Summit on Investment Opportunities in Kenya: Centro House Westlands, November 25th – 29th, 9am. The event has been driven by the need to streamline and expose foreign investors to the opportunities that exist, the sectors that are the most profitable to invest in, the laws and regulations surrounding business ownership and operations and exposing them to partners to work with. events@ eastafricabusinessconsultants.com Texila world conference for scholars 2019: Texila International, November 27th, 9am. This academic conference is aimed to bring together leading researchers, academicians, peers and scientists in multi-disciplinary domains. iseconference@tau.edu. gy 3-Day Executive Public Speaking & Business Presentation Skills Course: Village Market, November 27th, 12pm. You will learn how to connect, engage, and impact your audience with spoken words or any form of presentation.

Also included: one-on-one coaching sessions, speaking with personality, sophisticated speaking skills, speaking across cultures, personality profile report, books, video recording, and playback analysis. ask@ pulicspeaking.co.ke

DANCE

Dance Centre Classes: Dance Centre Kenya, daily, 9am. Register for ballet and contemporary dance classes for both kids and adults. info@dancecentre.co.ke Nairobi Afro Beat & Dance Hall Classes: Lavington Mall, every Wednesday, 7pm. Dance is the best way to de stress, keep fit and have fun! thedancefactoryke@ gmail.com Charmaine Smith School of Dance Presents: The 3rd Dance Competition: Braeburn Garden Estate Theatre, November 30th.

10am. This Competition will creative a competitive spirit amongst the dancers, building on their self-confidence and sense of Performance. 0701 434931.

EXPOSITIONS The Sarit Centre’s Getaway 2019 Tourism Fair: Sarit Centre, November 1st – 3rd, 9am. This year we will be hosting over 75 exhibitors and all the major tourism players are very well represented with package offers

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.com for the Christmas holidays and the subsequent seasons to follow. info@saritcentre.com Nyeri International Coffee Expo: Nyeri, November 8th – 9th, 8am.

An annual coffee show held in Nyeri since 2016 organized by the Nyeri International Coffee Expo Ltd in response to a market need for a highly targeted coffee event that will give extensive exposure and publicity to Kenya coffee, open up new marketing channels, strengthen prices for local coffee and improve production and processing capacities. @ kenyanumber1agribusinessforum Training Course on Food Fraud Techniques: Venue TBA, November 11th, 9am. Training Course on Food Fraud Techniques provides you with information on the types of food fraud, the tools to instantly detect and prevent fraud as well as develop an antifraud culture in your business.

Agro & Poultry East Africa 2019: Sarit Centre, November 15th - 17th, 10am. Agro & Poultry provides a unique opportunity to expand your brand in one of the most astonishing business destinations in Africa. Kenya has enormous potential for Agriculture & its related products as it plays a vital role in country’s boosting economy. The Exhibition attracts exhibitors from around 16 countries. info@mxmexhibitions. com Plast-Print-Pack-Paper: Sarit Centre, November 15th, 9am.

Inter Plast - Inter Pack Print provides a unique opportunity to expand your business network in one of the most astonishing business destinations in Africa, East African market and biggest and most advanced economy in east and central Africa etc. info@ saritcentre.com

6th Kenya Private Schools Association Expo: Sarit Expo Centre, November 28th – 30th, 8am. Expo is an unrivalled platform that brings together school owners, principals, head teachers and other education professionals and stakeholders from private and public sectors to deliberate a shared vision on developments in the education sector. info@kpsa.co.ke SME Expo: Stima Members Club, November 29th, 9am. SME Expo is Kenya’s most anticipated business networking event for business owners, start-ups, decisionmakers and anyone interested in starting a business. info@ smeexpo.co.ke Syokimau Trade Expo 2019: Syokimau Railway Station, November 30th – December 1st, 2pm. Syokimau Estate spans over 3,500 acres and has an estimated occupancy of over 15,000 residents. The estate is a modern middle-class occupancy situated at Machakos County and is a fastgrowing estate bordering Nairobi County and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). info@ sra.or.ke

FASHION & BEAUTY

Wrap your Crown: Ikigai, November 3rd, 12pm. In this workshop, we will learn the cultural significance of our heads and of wrapping in some African cosmologies (yes, of our heads), contemplate ways in which we honor our crowns, and execute 3 different head wrap styles of varying creative execution. studio@lulukitololo.com The JW Show: Two Rivers Mall, November 9th, 7pm. An African themed fashion show. 0709 190511.

FESTIVALS & CRAFT FAIRS

Timau Sports Club Country Fair & Cricket: Timau Sports Club, November 2nd, 10am. A great day out for the whole family with loads of local crafts, produce, food and fun. sportsclubtimau@gmail. com Festival du Feminin Nairobi 2019: Tribe Hotel, November 2nd, 9am.

This festival is run by women for women, the Festival du Féminin started by the Centre Tao of Paris, is now a worldwide phenomenon, and is brought to you for the first time in East Africa. fdfnairobi@ gmail.com Japan Day, Food, Culture and Sports: Nairobi National Museum, November 2nd, 10am. Experience performances and various Japanese exhibitions. munira@ museums.or.ke Afri-love Fest: Ikigai, November 3rd, 11am. The event will feature a market as well as creative workshops, talks and other experiences, all taking place at the beautiful Ikigai Westlands – a perfect setting for housing all the creations, inspiration and new connections we’re bringing together. studio@lulukitololo.com Festival in the Forest: Woodland Star International School, November 3rd, 10am. Come ready to enjoy the forest: craft fair beneath the trees, aerial yoga, storytelling, musicians onstage, tractor rides, slip ‘n slide water fun, petting zoo, walking

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trees, forest walk, fantastic food, flea market & more. rkamau@ brackenhurst.com

includes a delectable selection of food vendors from across the city. info@silversounds.com

Kenya International Theatre Festival 2019: Kenya Cultural Centre incorporating Kenya National Theatre –KNT, November 5th – 7th, 5pm. It’s time to experience theatre like never before. It’s time for #KITFEST2019. info@kenyaculturalcentre.go.ke

Cake Art Affair - #Reflections: Two Rivers Mall, November 23rd, 11am. One of Kenya’s premier youth events where to find the best cake, and subsequently the best live music from fast-rising Kenyan acts with groundbreaking stage performances. cakeartaffair@gmail.com

Chak Achaka Cultural Festival: Jomo Kenyatta Sports ground, November 9th, 4pm. This will be a whole day event showcasing football, talent shows, traditional dances, kids’ corner and exhibitions. 0709 850000.

A Warldof Christmas & Light Fair: Little Mountain Village, November 30th, 10am. So much to see, do and eat. Come along and make a day of it. 0701 659562.

Bizarre Bazaar Christmas Craft Festival – 2019: Karura Forest, November 9th – 10th, 9am. Through this craft festival, we express our commitment to supporting the creativity, innovation and talent of the numerous craftsmen and women who form the informal sector or “jua kali”. info@bizbazevents.com

Musical Maasai Market: The Junction Mall, every Thursday.

10th Anniversary Bazaar: Spring Valley Bazaar, November 30th, 9am. We will be doing a bonanza 10th anniversary bazaar this year. springvalleybazaar@gmail.com

Xmas Box: Marula Mercantile, November 22nd, 10am. XmasBoX offers the most Selective and Sophisticated Christmas Fair in Nairobi. It exhibits the very best of East African designers for 3 days.

Silver Sounds Festival: Uhuru Gardens, November 23rd, 4pm.

With over 40+ performances and over 15,000 + visitors, fans and an amazing audience, the festival is a fun-filled extravaganza which

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Maasai Markets: Tuesdays at Prestige Plaza and Two Rivers Mall, Wednesdays at Capital Center and Two Rivers Mall, Thursdays at Southfield Mall, Fridays at Village Market and Lavington Mall, Saturdays at High Court Grounds & Southfield Mall, Sundays at Yaya Center, Thursdays-Sundays at TRM Mall.

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Film Screening: The Flesh Business: The Alchemist, November 4th, 8pm. ‘The Flesh Business’ is an award-winning

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November 2019 | Events feature length documentary that follows the live of three ladies who find themselves on the streets of Mombasa engaging on commercial sex work despite their young ages. info@alchemist254. com Out of Africa International Film Festival 5th Edition: Michael Joseph Centre, November 20th – 22nd, 9am. Through the networking platform filmmakers will be discovered, supported, and inspired to create world record films that appeal to a global audience in their originality and creativity.0770 374040 / 0791 478090.

FOOD & WINE

Nairobi Pizza Week: Golden Tulip, November 1st – 3rd, 12pm.

All the pizza you can have, come ready to savor the best of cheese, mozzarella and more. info@ goldentulipwestlandsnairobi.com Masaa ya Mama Happy Hour: Nyama Mama, November 1st – 3rd, 9am. Nyama Mama happy hour now all day all weekend long. 020 7602067.

Love the Wine you’re With: Empire Coffee, November 2nd, 3pm. An exploration of various grape varieties that offer such a delight but might not be obvious choices. This will be paired with an interesting discussion on a reading text from an awardwinning author that will be shared beforehand. 0784 881880.

Lucca Sunday Brunch: Villa Rosa Kempinski, November 3rd, 10th and 17th, 12pm. Enjoy 7-cuisine Sunday Brunch showcasing Kenyan, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Indian and European gastronomy. Entertainment by the amazing Hotrod Band, complete with exciting children’s activities. info.nairobi@kempinski.com Mamas Buy one get one free Burger Mondays: Nyama Mama, November 4th, 11th and 18th, 12pm. Every Monday at Nyama Mama we have a ‘Buy one Get One Free’ offer on mama’s burgers. delta@nyamamama.com Affecto Gala Dinner: Villa Rosa Kempinski, November 22nd, 7pm.

Join us for a fundraising gala to keep a needy child in school. info@affecto.org Nairobi Cocktail Festival 2019: Multiple Venues, November 29th, 12pm. Experience more than 40 cocktail tastings from the best mixologists paired with delicious gourmet bites in 43 Nairobi restaurants. Enjoy world class cocktails, global gin journey, DIY bars, secret rum tasting and a 360 whiskey experience. 0708 800847.

KIDS

Children & Teens French Classes: Alliance Française, Nairobi, November 1st – 16th, 10am.

Children learn French while having fun. 020 4917000.

Tinker STEM Classes Term 3: Tinker Education, November 1st – 30th, 2pm. At our Nairobi learning centre kids explore computer science & life science concepts

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through programming (coding) & physical computing activities to maximize their critical thinking ability and develop 21st century skills. support@tinkeredu.net Kyuna Charity Christmas Fair: Kyuna Kindergarten, November 2nd, 10am. Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly day of shopping, good food and great kids’ activities. koinoniaeducationcentre@gmail. com Text Book Centre Kids Fun Day: TBC Thika, November 2nd, 9am.

There will be a wide variety of activities which include but not limited to Face Painting, Craft Making, Color Shading, and sketch drawing. customerservice@tbc. co.ke Sunday Family Fun-days: Carnivore Restaurant, November 3rd, 12pm. Bring the family for Africa’s Greatest Eating experience with lots of kids games and activities. 020 5141300.

Improve Your Math & Science Grades November 2019 Camp: Ukombozi Retreat, November 3rd, 9am. Bringing together students for an all-round training by life skills coaches, well performing teachers, psychologists, students who scored ‘A’ in KCSE and our graduate students. Fun and games incorporated throughout the week coupled with instructive as well as creative and informative training. 0720 545788.

Coding for All: The Discovery Centre, November 4th – 29th, 9am. Give your child future-proof skills, game creation, software for problem solving and robotics. info@thediscoverycentre.co.ke Fun with Science: The Discovery Centre, November 4th - 29th, 9am. Ignite your child’s love for science. info@thediscoverycentre. co.ke Teens Let’s Go Coding: The Discovery Centre, November 4th – 29th, 9am. A teens coding and robotics class. info@ thediscoverycentre.co.ke Kids World Excellence Awards 2019: Safari Park Hotel, November 8th, 5pm. The premier Kids World Excellence Awards 2019 recognizes excellence in the children’s sector and celebrates companies selling excellent products, delivered through excellent service. hello@ kweawards.com SuperCamp Kenya’s Success Summit: University of Nairobi, every day until November 22nd, 8am. Students will gain personal breakthroughs in self-confidence, personal motivation, ownership, Personal Responsibility, commitments & goals, teamwork & cooperation, relationships & communication. 0710 323220.

Baby Sensory Class: Burn Body Studios, every Wednesday until November 27th, 10am. Baby sensory is so important in your baby’s first year of life because this is when your baby’s brain

doubles in volume as a direct result of sensory experiences and learning from birth. 0757 129465.

Mama, November 6th, 7pm.

Mamas Jamuhuri sessions are back this month and it is quite the impressive lineup of bands starting with the talented “Tha Movement” band!! Come and enjoy their sultry sounds as you enjoy your dinner. delta@ nyamamama.com Nairobi Orchestra Concerts: Braeburn Theatre, November 9th, 7pm. Nairobi Orchestra presents its November concerts, featuring the first performances in Kenya of Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet, Fauré’s Elégie and Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1. Also featuring Mussorgsky’s A Night on the Bare Mountain. 020 3872572.

Bible Eagles Club: All Saints Primary School, November 30th, 8am. This program is open for children ranging from ages 5-18.

It takes place once per year in branches around the country which include; Vihiga Machakos, Nyeri, Nairobi and Amagoro. It’s a one-day event that involves, memory verse recital, face painting bouncing castles, dance competitions and games in which, winners are awarded at the end of all the activities. biblesocietyken@gmail.com My Little Dancer: Burn Body, every Tuesday and Saturday until November 30th, 3pm. My little dancer offers professional ballet and contemporary dance classes.

We invite every child between 3-15 years to register. 0727 320656.

Kids Yoga: Acacia Studios, every Saturday until December 21st, 9am. Your child can enjoy the benefits of yoga and begin learning how to self-regulate in a world full of challenges & stimulations. info@acacia-studios. com

MUSIC Folk Fusion: 910 James Gichuru, November 1st, 7pm. Come witness a unique musical journey through old school mugithi jams and brand new Ayrosh tunes. His is more than just a concert, it’s a celebration of African culture where folk meets pop music. ayroshofficial@gmail.com Fright Night Halloween Concert: Country House Inn, November 1st, 7pm. We’ve got the booze, you bring the Boo’s. Don’t miss out on haunting spirits and Wicked Brews. Eat, Drink and get spooky.

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Dripoween: Treehouse, November 1st, 9pm. We bring you the Craziest Halloween Event this year. Come ready to party Hard and Create memories Featuring Crazy line up of artists and DJs .This will be a night you won’t want to miss. 0711 222222.

Reggae in the Sun 10th Edition: Alliance Française, Nairobi, November 3rd, 12pm. Reggae in the Sun returns for the 10th edition this November 3rd!

Amazing performances, amazing ambiance and reggae music.

0770 374040 / 0791 478090.

Jamuhuri Jam Sessions: Nyama

Country Music Concert: Alfajiri Lounge, November 9th, 2pm.

Sundowner and Country music concert with Steve Rogers and Carlos Kiba live on stage.

4dentertainment.events@gmail. com Roots Intl presents Ambasa Mandela in Concert Thursday Nite Live: J’s Pub & Restaurant, November 14th, 8pm. Our November 2019 schedule features the passionate and energetic Afro fusion of Ambasa Mandela is renowned for his unique and powerful voice, the message in his music, and his high energy performances. arjibril@gmail.com Roots Intl presents Box of Beats KE in Concert: J’s Pub & Restaurant, November 21st, 8pm. Having formed around May 2016, comprising of seasoned multi-disciplinary artist Checkmate Mido and seasoned maestro guitarist Kevin Munyi; the band has continued to thrill and excite audiences around Nairobi and beyond. Their music fuses different genres such as African, Funk, Hiphop, Jazz and Classical to create an exciting musical experience. arjibril@gmail.com Roots Intl presents Dan ‘Chizi’ Aceda in Concert: J’s Pub & Restaurant, November 28th, 8pm. Singer/Songwriter Dan Aceda is a multi-talented award winning artiste known best for his sweet melodies and edgy storytelling. arjibril@gmail.com The 28th Edition: Koroga Festival: Venue TBA, November 30th, 12pm. The 28th Edition of The Koroga Festival is on.

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NIGHTLIFE

Antolive 3.0: The Alchemist, November 9th, 6pm. This is a night of fun, high energy and positive vibes as we celebrate the love of great music, great company and great food and drinks. info@alchemist254.com Saturday Night Live: Bourbon Bridge, November 16th, 11pm.

Joe Mfalme will be connecting people through music. bourbonbridgeltd@gmail.com Kenya Nights pres. DJEFF: The Alchemist, November 16th, 9pm.

We found it only fitting to have the Portuguese/Angolan Afro master back for our November build up! We’re extremely honoured to have Djeff back in the 254! http://www.kenya-nights. com

SPECIAL EVENTS

Empire Quiz Night: Empire Coffe Eatery, November 1st, 6pm.

Minimum Team Composition 4 members. Maximum Team Members 10 members. Round up your teams and get ready for a great mind spurring session with like-minded individuals as we celebrate the Month of October.

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Wild Comedy Groove: Wildy Coffe, November 1st, 7pm. A night filled with laughter & music! Your host John Ribia, comics Shazz Nderitu & Maina Murumba, as well as musicians Zaituni Wambui & Mr. Mistariful are all guaranteed

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to entertain you. inkoverflow.ke@ gmail.com Starehe Girls Centre Annual Charity Dinner: Runda Evergreen, November 2nd, 7pm. An annual charity event aimed at raising funds for bright but financially disadvantaged adolescent girls from all the Counties in Kenya, in order to gain access to quality high school education. sponsorship@starehegirlscentre. co.ke CAS Tournament – Quizzes: Agha Khan Academy, November 2nd, 8am. Quizzes based on your favorite shows! Teams of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. 0702 231313.

Quiz Night: J’s Pub, November 5th, 7pm. Whether you have a team or are flying solo or as a duo, all are welcome. 0707 612 585.

Club Charter Ball: Rotary Club of Ongata Rongai East, November 9th, 6pm. Come dine, wine, dance and party with us as you get involved in helping us do community service work. 0720 415151.

Gaining Grip Experience 2: Michael Joseph Centre, November 17th, 5pm. An event whose main aim is to appreciate and celebrate the women from all walks of life. It wishes to tell diverse stories of the journey from different girls who’ve grown into the acceptance of being woman. http://twitter.com Book club; Book Exchange: Spinners Web, November 22nd, 1pm. Come for an informal but stimulating discussion on the book(s) being read and for an opportunity to exchange books too. info@spinnerswebkenya.com Fufua Beat Initiative (FBI): State House Girls High School, November 30th, 10am. Fufua Beat Initiative (FBI) is an event aimed at using arts to address issues of deadbeat and absentee parents, domestic and gender based violence. ‘Fufua Beat’ translates to resurrect the beat, due to the rising number of deadbeat parents. 0771 384130.

Taking Stands: True Stories of Women and Girls- The Moth in Nairobi: Kenya National Theatre, November 12th, 6pm. Join The Moth for a night of stories from trailblazers working to promote gender equality. Hear tales of rich inner journeys, startling discoveries, and hardwon wisdom from those at the forefront of global change. culturalcentre.go.ke Taking Stands: True Stories of Women and Girls- The Moth in Nairobi: Kenya Narional Theatre, November 12th, 6pm. Join The Moth as our guest for a night of stories from trailblazers working to promote gender equality.

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Experience the water ride that involves you rafting close to the scenic Jangwani falls and an adventurous swim into a small cave behind our biggest fall.

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Fitsistaz Sweat and Slay: Paradise Lost, November 9th, 10am. A full day of keeping fit and healthy. doctorfitnesskenya@ gmail.com The Hour Forest Challenge: Ngong Forest Sanctuary, November 15th, 8am. An intense challenge where you run, bike and walk for an hour. info@ fitflexsportx.com Mau Rift Tour 2019: Miles & Hope, November 21st – 24th, 6am. Miles and Hope is a cycling charity Bikeathon that was begun by International Christian Center in January 2013.

We seek to mobilize cyclists, individuals and organizations/

corporates to take an extra mile to bring hope to orphaned and vulnerable children! http://www. milesandhope.org Ndovu Challenge: Taita Taveta University, November 23rd, 6am. Come Run with us as we defeat cancer and give a helping hand to community. Raise funds go towards cancer awareness activities that will involve organizing medical screening camps in remote areas within the county that will assist in early detection and proper information dissemination on prevention measures. info@ttu.ac.ke The 9th East Africa Classic Safari Rally: Multiple Venues, November 27th, 9am. Run every two years, 2019 sees the ninth edition of the world famous East African Safari Classic Rally.

The Fistula Challenge Golf Tournament: Karen Country Club, November 29th, 7am.

Amref Health Africa in Kenya will be holding the Amref Health Africa Golf Tournament to raise funds for reconstructive surgery for women living with obstetric fistula. info.kenya@amref.org The Forest Challenge 2019: Kereita Forest, November 30th, 8am. The Forest Challenge is the premier annual forestry conservation event in Kenya and the only kind in the region where teams take part in a fun, daring and competitive obstacle course at a local forest, with the aim of raising awareness about forest conservation and funding for rehabilitation of water towers.

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After Dark - Grown Up Comedy for Grown-ish Nairobians: Bao Box, November 6th, 7pm.

Our “After Dark” show is full of heartfelt comedic musings on the messiness of ‘adulting’ and tries to answer some of adulthood’s most enduring and confusing questions. 0715 226269.

Too Early for Birds; Tom Mboya Re-run: Visa Oshwal Auditorium, November 7th, 1pm. Back Due To Public Demand! This is the fifth edition of Too Early for Birds a series of storytelling shows that has been retelling Kenyan History in a fresh, funky style. tooearlyforbirds@gmail.com Spare My Ribs November 2019: Junction Mall, November 9th, 6pm. Spare My Ribs is a no holds barred type standup comedy live event hosted by Jason Runo.

This edition will feature some of Nairobi’s finest standup comics. m.me/twombili An Evening with Saisi - A Musical-Poetry Concert & Book Launch: Michael Joseph Centre, November 13th, 5pm. Join Saisi, as he takes you through a roller coaster poetic ride of the story of his life. Filled with joy and pain, love and lots of laughter, in his first Musical Poetry show.

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Mt Longonot Hike: Longonot, November 2nd, 7am. A fun hike through the mountain, cost will include, a professional guide, park entry fee, photography and water. tours. puriomatoursandtravels@gmail. com Sleeping Warrior Hike: Lake Elementaita, November 3rd, 6am.

It is a full day excursion around Lake Elementaita. A treasure paradise at the heart of the Great Rift Valley. The starting point is at Lake Elementaita gate. The shorter hike takes 2-3 hours and this takes us to the lake and back to the gate. 0704 344290.

Maasai Mara Camping & Game Drive: Maasai Mara, November 9th – 10th, 6am. Bring your family and friends and get to enjoy an amazing getaway to the wild.0701 750215.

Lake Bogoria Day Trip: Bogoria, November 10th, 6am. Lake Bogoria is a shallow alkaline lake located along the Great Rift Valley south of Lake Baringo. The lake has beautiful escarpments, Swamps, Hot springs and a couple of geysers that erupt up-to 5M high. Come

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Yoga and Adventure with Muthoni and Kate: Camp Ndunda Falls Embu County, November 1st, 1pm. A day to fully express yourself and create space for something new. 0703 741340.

Balance, Beauty & Breath: Watamu Treehouse, every day until November 13th, 8am. A retreat is for any adult looking to create balance, catch their breath and remind themselves of their beauty through yoga and meditation in a beautiful natural surroundings. Enjoy a massage, vegetarian meals, floating in the mangroves and yoga twice a day as well as DIY self-care strategies. dionnecmonsanto@ gmail.com Weekly Beginners Class: Acacia Studios, every Thursday and Saturday until December 21st, 10am. This will be the perfect opportunity for you to learn the basics of yoga in a slow and comfortable space, offering you the chance to ask questions and learn about modifications, while leaving you feeling prepared to jump into your class of choice thereafter. info@acacia-studios.com

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All in the family: The Josiah’

BY MAUREEN KASUKU

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aising kids is no easy feat.

Neither is building an empire.

But getting to do both together with your spouse? Phenomenal! This is why we’re awestruck by Delphine and Albert Josiah, the bona fide Indie filmmakers with their own company: Phat PawPaw. This dynamic duo has found companionship and compatibility in both personal and professional spaces. Both of them are alumni of prestigious film schools in the UK. Under Phat PawPaw, they specialize in audience engagement and content strategy. Simply put: they use film to tell brand stories in a unique, bespoke way.

They let us in on how they’re disrupting the industry behind the lens, their mission to pass on their skills to the youth and manifesting activism in film.

KB: Albert, you were the first Kenyan to be admitted to the London Film School and Delphine, you were at one point, the only African woman at the MetFilm school pursuing a Masters in Cinematography. Those are some glass ceilings you both shattered right there! How did y’all achieve such a feat? How did you end up honing your skills at such prestigious schools? Give us the scoop.

DEE: After 12 years of being a photographer, covering Sauti za Busara in Zanzibar when I was six months pregnant with my eldest daughter, I figured out two things: I wanted my pictures to move, and with some grit nothing is impossible!

AJ: I don’t think getting into London Film School was breaking a glass ceiling. I think that the ceiling is beyond that. It’s putting authentic African stories on the worldwide stage. We are still working on that one.

KB: It must have been heartwrenching to leave behind your young kids to chase lifelong dreams in a foreign land. But you take your craft very seriously and this, I reckon, was bigger than your own individual pursuits. The end goal was to bring the skills home, pass them on and tell African stories. Has this been achieved?

AJ: I think that it is going to take so much more than just the two of us attending school in London to see a lasting impact on the local film industry. We are, however, very keen on skills transfer. We have had a few amazing opportunities to interact with filmmakers from around the region to teach and exchange ideas, so I think we can say that there is definitely a lot happening.

DEE: As a DOP (Director of Photography), it is fantastic to see so many people shooting. It forces us to tell a more authentic story because now access to the world is at the

touch of a button. Visuals give you a picture into that world and represent a different ‘lens view’ allowing us to appreciate how quickly society changes. I wanted to see music videos from Kenya in my dad’s era as he was in a band but I couldn’t find any, only stills. Now my daughters want to record every meal.

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KB: How would you say you’ve disrupted the film industry in Kenya since you left for the UK about half a decade ago?

DEE: As a woman, being head of a department in a technical role in Africa where there are painfully few female DOPs is definitely disruptive. I am approached on set a lot by industry veterans who are shocked to see a woman behind the camera, let alone as DOP. I hope that by showing that I can take up a technical, traditionally male role and still be a mum, I can encourage more female filmmakers to take up more challenging, technical roles.

AJ: The fact that we live purely off our art is in itself disruption in a country where parents still consider the arts a hobby. I think the opportunity for disruption lies in the cinema: both in making films for the African audience which has a growing appetite for films with characters they can relate to and in the exhibition of films because we are woefully underserved when it comes to cinemas. Building more cinemas is a multisectoral conversation, but making more films for a local audience is something we are very keen to have an impact on.

KB: Delphine, you’ve owned your space in this testosterone-driven industry. And you’re cognizant of how difficult it is for women in any male-dominated field to navigate.

Has this been a challenge? Has any misinformed person tried to conflate your personal achievements with Albert’s like you wouldn’t have done it on your own?

DEE: It still shocks me that in the entire world there are about 50 female DOPS! It is long crazy hours standing on set, but I do not feel it; I really love what I do. I am always aware that I am a woman because on most sets I am the only woman on the crew. I feel the pressure to be at my best professionally more than the fact that I am a woman. I am fortunate that my father and husband have been the most encouraging in my pursuits. I do feel it waters down my role when we are on set and they introduce me as Alberts wife!

KB: What is your directing, producing process like?

DEE: Each requires a special set of skills that are only as good as you practice. The production process is a collaborative, almost symbiotic affair. From the script to the screen is transforming an idea into a viewable work. It is art and business. We keep each other on our toes about both

these elements so as not to lose one over the other.

AJ: The Director - DOP relationship is one that makes or breaks films.

When you watch a film, you see the translation from word to picture stewarded by these two.

Most directors will form a lifelong partnership with their DOP, so in a lot of ways, I feel like we are already winning on this front.

We definitely have different strengths in the production process, and we have the best outcomes when we play to those different strengths. Our greatest strength as a team is that our different skill sets overlap perfectly with the different phases of production. That means we seldom find ourselves in a situation where there is a particular

thing we are unable to do.

KB: Albert, what was a typical day at Film Studios like? Also, let us in on what FSK has been up to this year and how you’re shaping the industry for the coming years.

Film Studios will always be a career highlight for me. I am the youngest Kenyan General Manager to ever run Film Studios. That was a feat for me.

At this stage when I have moved on from Film Studios to pursue interests more closely aligned to my artistic goals, I look back at Film Studios with the greatest fondness.

I had the honor of running the most advanced team of filmmakers this country has seen.

At Phat PawPaw, we are currently in the process of preparing our first full-length feature for the African

film market. We are very excited about the future of filmmaking in Africa. The past year has seen some tremendous strides for the industry, and we hope to continue being an active part of it.

KB: Both of you are passionate about social justice. How does your activism reflect in your work?

DEE: Beautiful images of black people is social justice! For the future generations to come, a beautiful depiction of ‘self’ is critical, especially when there isn’t a wealth of other positive images to see. We are the stories we tell ourselves of ourselves. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie talks about the danger of a single narrative. We need a variety of African characters that depict the true breadth of life

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DEE: I recognize the challenge of attempting to bring order to the chaos that is social media. When I look at some of the content that floats around on social media, I wonder where we all lost our ability to self-censor? I am not about curtailing anyone’s freedom, but where does your freedom end, and where does the next persons’ begin? It is not my job to make that call, and I am glad.

KB: What do you enjoy watching at home?

AJ: I think I am quite scattered when it comes to what I watch.

I like to watch things with my children that are story-driven, because I think storytelling is a very crucial human skill, and imagination is something that you nurture.

When I am watching things with my wife, more often than not the conversation is like: “where was that light? Do you think that was a dolly or a gymbal? That plot point is inconsistent…”

and I make a conscious effort to cast plussize women wherever I can.

KB: What’s one “hot button” social issue in Kenya you’d like to address in the film? Are we even ready for this table to be shaken?

on this continent. Taking back our narrative is the most important milestone in the fight for justice for Africa.

AJ: I feel that activism is part and parcel of what we do, and is totally inseparable. I feel that we take the power of film very lightly as a society.

Being cognizant of the power of the images that I put in front of an African audience to consume is the first and most fundamental of my roles as an African filmmaker and an activist.

There are certain things that I am adamant about: fair wages for talent, a balanced depiction of the skin tones during casting,

AJ: Wealth is not evil, and all rich people aren’t

corrupt. With the constant bombarding of our social space with stories about misappropriation of funds in both the private and public sector, I am very concerned that there is a generation that is growing up with a very warped attitude towards wealth. Wealth creation is the responsibility of every citizen, even in the most difficult circumstances. We can’t say that too many times.

DEE: Where is the romance? Our kids will form their idea of what romance and love look like from the things that they watch. When I look around at some of the stories in the newspapers, it looks like we are telling Kenyan women that being attractive and confident is inviting disaster! There is such distrust between men and women in this country, it turns into murder. Surely love is never that serious? We need to remind each other that even our grandparents giggled and felt butterflies!

KB: Censorship in Kenya.

Thoughts?

AJ: It is a necessary evil. I know that the opinions are often very polarizing, and there is a twitter army ready to jump down your throat either way, but I have kids.

Life is a terrible thing to waste. If limiting what young people have access to will make my daughters safer when they decide they want to party, or if it will mean that when my daughter decides to date, the young man knows that no means no, I am all for it. It is not hard to find the ugly side of the world; my children need a safe place to be

It’s hard to enjoy films once you’ve peeked behind the curtain. It’s like magic.

DEE: I like to stay abreast of what Africans are making Africa look like. I find that an exciting conversation. We continue to modify our self-image and our wealth of self-expression, and that is a very exciting place to be right now. There is so much room for untold stories, and Africans have a really deep visual sense and sense of style. There are too many layers to explore in just this one life.

KB: There’s a deep philosophy behind your crowns. It’s more than just a hairstyle. What do your locks mean to you?

AJ: There is the stereotype of what a ‘good African’ looks like.

That image of an African was not created by an African and it is false. There is, conversely, the stereotype of a ‘bad’ African.

The one with the dreadlocks and wild eyes. The defiant one. My dreadlocks are an expression of my defiance. I reject the image of an African as a meek lamb, willing and ready to be instructed. I am not a lamb, I am a lion, and my dreadlocks are my mane.

Dee: Fighting nature is pointless.

Black hair is not a wilderness to be tamed. The process of making kinky, curly, African hair what it is not is a toxic, unsafe, uncomfortable, unhealthy process for your body and soul. Dreadlocks to me represent the most natural state that my hair can exist in, and I feel that it is true to my selfimage.

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The Reel Rundown: A history of Kenyan Film Kenyan film history goes way back to the 20th century when Henry Keaton, a wildlife photographer filmed American President Theodore Roosevelt on a hunting safari in Kenya in 1909. These were the first images of our country captured on tape. The resultant film, Theo in Africa was screened in 1910.

Kenya’s independence in 1963 ushered in Africanisation in the arts and film training started. The Kenya Institute of Mass Communication was inaugurated to train Africans in film- making, and so they could replace the Europeans working at the national broadcaster, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation.

Granted, Kenya’s film industry may seem diminutive by western comparison, but it has produced some groundbreaking productions since the early 1950s with films like Men Against the Sun, a major British historical adventure that was shot on location in 1952.

Over the years, Kenyan locations have been used in major action adventure movies and wildlife doc-

umentaries. The interest in Kenyan locations has been sustained to a large extent by the country’s wide variety of geographic scenery and climatic conditions compressed in a relatively small space.

Some of the foreign films shot in Kenya include The Kitchen Toto (1985), Michael Apted’s Gorillas in the Mist (1988), Michael Radford’s White Mischief (1988), Bob Rafelson’s Mountains of the Moon (1990), Ashanti (1990), Bushtrackers (2001), Tomb Raider (2001) and, Fernando Mireille’s The Constant Gardener (2005).

Kenya’s reputation as prime filming location has been boosted by two foreign films which won Oscars; Out of Africa (1987) and Nowhere in Africa (2002), both of which were shot in Kenya with a commendable inclusion of local cast. Out of Africa, which bagged seven Oscars in the 80s, highlighted Kenya’s beauty to the world, making it a prime tourist destination in addition to a sought-after location for international films.

The first Kiswahili film, Mlevi (Drunkard), 1968 by Ragbir Singh, a Kenyan born film, inspired plenty of successive Kiswahili films. Other local filmmakers who made a significant mark include Alan Root, whose wildlife films won many awards in international film festivals Then there’s Albert Wandago’s 2002 production Naliaka is Going, which retailed in VHS, making it the first movie sold through local retail outlets. The digital era inspired Kenyans to use the technology for filming, giving birth to Nairobi’s River Road film- making enterprise, Riverwood, which is Kenya’s answer to Nigeria’s Nollywood and India’s Bollywood. Njeri Karago created the film Dangerous Affair, directed

by Judy Kibinge and inspired other filmmakers to foray into independent feel good films dealing with contemporary urban themes.

Kenya’s penetration into the African, indeed world film market, has been an uphill task. It has been considerably hindered by the overt domination and local preference of

foreign productions. Unfair market conditions and policies have equally been mentioned as major drawbacks for the industry. To compond the issues, television stations are replete with Western shows and movies. Foreign owned cinema theatres in the country (almost) only exhibit foreign films.

In her essay, “Africa Through a Woman’s Eyes� says, “Africans presently live in a period of neocolonialism in which Western film monopolies dominate distribution, which means that African audiences have little control over which films they can see�.

In Kenya, this “neocolonial� situation has caused Kenyan film practitioners to press the government for

fair competition policies related to the market. They have lobbied for increased local content in the local audio-visual media.

Although an ideal compromise has not yet been realised since the government’s directive that 20% of what is aired on the local television channels should local content, some players nevertheless are soldiering on. Individual filmmakers have taken the demanding and expensive enterprise on; and we are slowly getting there.

Film piracy affects Kenyan filmmaking in two major ways: Relatively cheaper pirated copies of foreign films unfairly compete with the local productions, which are usually original works. Local works are usually trusted with the producers themselves or a few trusted retail stores. This situation does not only create an unfair market environment for the local productions but it also ensures that the local productions are not readily available for viewing.

As to what the next hundred years will bring, only Kenyan filmmakers can write the future by standing on the building blocks of yesteryears to showcase our stories to the world.

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REVEL IN OUR LOCAL MAGIC: Under-rated Kenyan Films The Kenyan film industry has produced some superbly well-written and directed movies that regrettably have not been recognized by Kenyan audiences nearly as much as they deserve. Sadly, it often takes an international award to shed light on Kenyan-made films and of late, they’ve been winning!

Supa Modo and Subira are great examples of films racking up acclaim home and away.

The Nairobi Film Festival has been a key player in the push towards reigniting the cinema-going culture among Kenyans. Through the festival, a lot of films have had their days at local movie theatres.

Even so, there are some films that still have received very little acclaim. We encourage you to seek out these littleknown but excellent Kenyan productions and help support the local film industry and Kenya’s budding film-makers.

From a Whisper – Wanuri Kahiu – 2008 From a Whisper is a Kenyan drama film written and directed by African Movie Academy Award winner Wanuri Kahiu. It received 12 nominations and won 5 awards at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009, including Best Picture, Best Original Soundtrack, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and AMAA Achievement in Editing.

It also won the Best Feature Narrative award at the 2010 Pan African Film & Arts Festival, and was honored with the 2010 BAFTA/LA Festival Choice Prize. Although the film commemorates the 10th anniversary of the August 7th terrorist bombing in Kenya in 1998, it is not about the terrorist bombing. The movie portrays a realistic story of the aftermath of the bombing, by capturing the lives of the victims and their families who had to pick up the pieces of their lives shredded by the blast. -Wikipedia The Roadside – Willie Owusu – 2015 This is a light-hearted romantic-comedy that provides an alternative view of modern day romance. The movie dialogue is beautifully written by Angelo Kinyua.

The serene backdrops give an impeccable view of Kenya’s stunning

scenery. Bearing in mind that this short film was made way before high definition filming was introduced this side of the Sahara, the final product is great. If you want to see presuperstardom Lupita Nyong’o then this is the perfect film for you.

Run Kenya – Kush Asher – 2014 As a country known for its marathon champions it’s

almost absurd to know that there is only one sports movie ever made. Run Kenya is an underrated film about chasing dreams against all odds. This movie has good acting and a clear follow-through. It shows the struggles of becoming a champion and achieving the greatest event with enormous difficulties. If you are looking for some motivation, Pascal Tokodi completely delivers in this flick.

Perfect Imperfection – Kush Asher – 2014 This is a funny romantic drama that is by far one among the best rom-coms I have seen.

The story is about four friends caught in a web of love, deceit and tragedy. Two of them are sleeping with each other’s

partners, while the other two are planning to elope when tragedy occurs. While watching this drama, you will laugh, cry and most probably want to fall in love. Kush Asher depicts the complexities of love quite lightheartedly with this film.

Veve – Simon Mukali – 2014 Veve follows the lives of multiple characters trying to find themselves in a world of political

intrigue, revenge, love and the quest for success, against the backdrop of the gritty, thriving and unregulated veve (khat) business. The movie appeals to local audiences because of its realistic depiction of life in rural Kenya and of the complexities of the veve trade. The soundtrack features tracks from Just A Band and Sauti Sol making it even more enjoyable and genuine.

The cinematography and other technical aspects are of extremely high quality The best part about all these films is that you can stream them on YouTube and Showmax. You can also find other local films on Maisha Magic, StarTimes, ViuSasa.

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Who Run The World?

The Female Forces in Kenyan Film W

hile the movie-making business was once largely a boys’ club, times have certainly changed. From Rafiki to Something Necessary, some of the greatest Kenyan movies are being produced or directed by women. We profile some of the phenomenal women in the Kenyan film industry.

love with each other and struggle to navigate this love with their families in a homophobic society. Rafiki, which ruffled feathers in the country, was selected to premiere at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival but was banned in Kenya due to its controversial themes. It was shown at the 2018 London Film Festival.

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Born in Nairobi, Kahiu stands out among the new generation of filmmakers in the country who’ve really disrupted the industry. Her short science fiction film, Pumzi, was screened at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010, while 2008’s From a Whisper won a clutch of awards at the African Movie Academy Awards, including Best Director.

Judy has written, directed or produced ten films in her career to date. She is probably best known for her 2013 film, Something Necessary, about the violent political and humanitarian crisis in Kenya that occurred after the 2007 general elections.

It was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and earned her a Best Director nod at Kenya’s Kalasha Awards. Judy co-founded a production company called Seven Productions and set up Docubox, a fund to support

Kahiu’s 2018 (in)famous film Rafiki (“Friend”) chronicles the story of two Kenyan girls who fall in

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up-and-coming documentary filmmakers in Africa.

Jinna Mutune The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance alum has been directing theatrical plays in church and school since the age of 16. Mutune is the director of Leo, a story told through the eyes of a Maasai boy who wants to live out his dreams.

For decades, African stories on the big screen revolved around images of starving babies with flies buzzing around them, of war and of white do-gooders parachuting into the “Dark Continent” to find themselves and save the world. Jinna Mutune rejected those images and portrayed a positive image through this film.

Leo had its big screen pre-

miere in Kenya and the U.S. In November 2012. In 2016, she directed the film Chep, a movie about a female marathon runner, set in the 1970s that was well received by critic.

Wanjiru Kinyanjui She is one of the female pioneers in Kenyan film. Her 1994 film Battle of the Sacred Tree, focusing on a woman caught between traditional Kikuyu values and ‘modern’ practices, was financially supported, produced and distributed by Birne Film (Germany) and Flamingo Films (France).

Wanjiru is revered for her immense contribution to the arts and film industry in Kenya. Being an academician, she has mentored many budding actors, actresses and producers in various institutions in the country, among them Kenyatta University and Multimedia University.

Her passion for film began much earlier as a child and grew during her studies in Germany.

Wanjiru who started off as a poet, writer and radio journalist, now holds a Master of Arts degree in English and German Literature from The Technical University in Berlin, Germany.

Jane Munene Jane Munene is the founder of Cine Arts Africa, a communication and publicity firm in Nairobi.

She is a renowned figure owing to her film-making experience that spans close to four decades.

She debuted in the film industry after producing The Tender One during the first United Nation’s International Day of the Child in 1979.

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Jane is famous for her women empowerment works in documentary production such as Women, Water and Workload (1994), EnkishonThe Maasai Child in Kenya (1995), and Out of Silence (2000).

Anne Mungai Anne Mungai is a renowned film director and author of ‘Political Communication in Film.’

The Film Studies lecturer at Kenyatta University, started her career in 1986 with a onehour docu-drama, Wekesa at Crossroads.

She also directed Saikati (1992) and Saikati the Enkabaani (1997), films which aired the plight of the African girl child.

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THE RUNDOWN: NEWS IN THE FILM WORLD Century Cinemax has installed a row of premier new seats in each of its screens at the Junction Mall. For just a small additional cost of KES 50 per seat, you can lean back in reclining, luxurious comfort!

One screen even has a row of premium kids’ seats for everyday or birthdays.

Coming in November, skip the lines for your popcorn and buy your goodies online in advance through KenyaBuzz for Anga Sky, Anga Diamond, and Anga IMAX downtown. Let us know how you like the new service.

Kalasha Awards Gala 2019 is coming this November. The nominees were unveiled on 31st October 2019. Catch all the glitz and glam action via TV and the StarTimes ON app; also available for public voting. And check KenyaBuzz for our analysis and updates.

Lusala, a film directed by Mugambi Nthiga, was shown to a sold out premier audience at the Nairobi Film Festival and had a 4 week run in theatres!

KenyaBuzz welcomes the new board of directors of The Kenya Film Commission from October:

The film Subira, directed by Kenya’s own Sippy Chadha, is the Kenyan nomination for the Oscars 2020 – Best International Feature Award.

The Machakos Film Festival is around the corner! Deadline for the short film submissions is November 2nd (posters with all info). Rumour has it that prominent producers will be scouting for scripts and co-productions, so dust off your filmmaking gear and get to work!

Lupita Nyongo and Danai Gurira’s adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s National Book Critics Circle Fiction award-winning novel Americanah has been ordered by HBO.

Kalasha award winning actress Florence Nduta is set to dazzle in a new TV Series named Deceptive Measures, which will be aired on Citizen TV.

Supa Modo, a film directed by Likarion Wainaina and produced by One Fine Day Films made waves this year and won the Audience Award, Fantastic Foxes Jury Prize and Iron Giants Jury Prize at the USA Children’s Film Festival; Award by the Youth Jury, Grain à Démoudre Award and the Award by the International Confederation of Art Cinemas at the Festival Ciné Junior in France; Best Feature Film at the KinoKino International Festival for Children in Hungary; and the Youth Jury Award at the Kaliningrad Film Festival in Russia. WOW!

The Out of Africa International Film Festival (OOAIFF) is coming up this November! It is committed to discovering and developing African filmmakers to reach their greatest potential. Film makers with works around all genres are welcome to submit for selection and screening at the venue during the festival. There will be screening of high-caliber selections of new-release features, documentaries and short films from all over Africa and outside of Africa. Get your tickets from www.kenyabuzz.com

Lost in Time, a mental health themed film written by Edijoe Mwaniki and directed by Peter Kawa was released in cinema this October. Look out for screenings on 2nd and 3rd November at Anga IMAX and Diamond Plaza.

Motion Cinemas will launch their sparkling new three screen movie theatre at Greenspan Mall in Donholm in November. The theatre has high-quality screens and amazing sound for an immersive experience. Give it a try!

Nairobi Performing Arts Studio has commissioned a script-writer for the adaptation of the 2012 film Nairobi Half Life into a theatre production.

The movie was the first Kenyan entry at the 85th Academy Awards (Best Foreign Language).

Tolo Tolo, a feature film, was filmed in Malindi early this year and created immense job opportunities for many locals and film professionals in Kenya.

Ms Dorothy Ghettuba – Chairperson Mr Ernest Kerich Mr Asif Karim Mr Gideon Ole Moses Saruni Ms Eunice Wangeci Ms Sarah Migwi

Coming soon to a cinema near you - Indie Producer Fakii Liwali’s debut feature 40 Sticks, featuring a convincing young cast, with Victor Gatonye at the helm as director and Enos Olik as cinematographer.

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TERMINATOR: DARK FATE Sarah Connor and a hybrid cyborg human must protect a young girl from a newly modified liquid Terminator from the future.

BLACK AND BLUE A rookie police officer in New Orleans has to deal with balancing her identity as a black woman and her role as a police officer after witnessing other police officers commit murder.

BALA A film set in Kanpur, following a man suffering from alopecia, chronicling the lack of confidence and societal pressure that comes with balding and this premature condition.

MARJAAVAAN An action-drama with love at its centre.

The Sidharth-Riteish duo will once again be seen as antagonists in the movie.

It promises extraordinary drama to its audience.

Release Date: 14th November 2019 Genre: Action, Romance Cast: Rakul Preet Singh, Tara Sutaria, Sidharth Malhotra Ali Khan

Release Date: 1st November 2019 Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mackenzie Davis, Linda Hamilton

Release Date: 4th October 2019 Genre: 1st November 2019 Cast: Mike Colter, Naomie Harris, Frank Grillo Brady Noon

Release Date: 7th November 2019 Genre: Comedy Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi

21 BRIDGES An expertly trained but disgraced NYPD detective (Chadwick Boseman) brings all of New York City to a standstill in order for him and the authorities to find a duo of cop killers.

CHARLIE’S ANGELS When a young systems engineer blows the whistle on a dangerous technology, Charlie’s Angels are called into action, putting their lives on the line to protect us all.

FROZEN II Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle travel to an ancient, magical land to find the origin of Elsa’s powers and to save their kingdom.

PLAYING WITH FIRE A crew of rugged firefighters meet their match when attempting to rescue three rambunctious kids. No amount of training could prepare them for their most challenging job yet.

Release Date: 18th October 2019 Genre: Action, Crime, Drama Cast: Sienna Miller, Taylor Kitsch, J.K. Simmons

Release Date: 22nd November 2019 Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy Cast: Naomi Scott, Sam Claflin, Kristen Stewart

Release Date: 22nd November 2019 Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy Cast: Jason Ritter, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff

Release Date: 22nd November 2019 Genre: Comedy, Family Cast: Judy Greer, John Cena, Brianna Hildebrand

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“Back to Magic”

BY CHRISTINE ODEPH

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alt Disney Animation Studios seemed to be having a few awkward production years until it snapped in 2013. Through its subsidiary Pixar, Disney said hold my beer and gave the world the magical winter wonderland themed animation that we all know as Frozen. And audiences ate it up! Just ask all the babies named Anna and Elsa.

Frozen is currently the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, after garnering an eye-widening box office record gross of $1.290 billion. The animation also holds the title of the 14th highest-grossing movie of all time, animated or otherwise. Safe to say these are huge shoes to fill, but chances are pretty high that Frozen 2 will

prove itself a worthy successor with a very high chance of joining this list in the near future.

The original Frozen was a visual treasure brimming with emotional takeaways and wonderful music. So many fans were bowled over by Disney’s bold (if not overdue) definition of the quintessential true-love fairytale. The biggest lesson was self-acceptance, tossing out the notion that anyone has to conform or change themselves to fit in with an ideal. And how could anyone forget that poignant line from Olaf the snowman (my personal favorite character) that goes, “some people are worth melting for”?

The best thing about Frozen was that it introduced to the world new-age Disney princesses- who no longer wait for Prince Charming to rescue

them. They are brave, enterprising and confident but somehow still tender, vulnerable and compassionate.

If the trailers for Frozen 2 are anything to go by then we are in for yet another enchanting adventure, goosebumps et al.

We are going on a back-story journey with Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven beyond Arendelle to discover the root of Elsa’s magical powers.

A mystical voice is calling Elsa, urging to her to save the beloved kingdom of Arendelle.

Backed by our adoring cast, she ventures into an enchanted forest -a magical place everyone used to visit until “something went wrong,” denying anyone access in or out. Well, anyone except Elsa and co.

The trailers promise an insight

into Elsa and Anna’s parents.

We catch glimpses of some high-adrenaline action for the characters. They walk through a huge magical wall of mist, battle some dark forces including fire, Elsa takes on a stormy ocean and rides a mythical looking sea horse, we see some new faces and some pretty intimidating stone monsters. We are in for a ride.

Idina Menzel (Elsa), Kristen Bell (Anna), Josh Gad (Olaf) and Jonathan Groff (Kristoff) are all set to return to their respective roles. New players Evan Rachel Wood and Sterling K Brown will also join the cast. Directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee have a massive amount of hype to live up to, but I think they have it handled.

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