NAIROBI JOY BRINGERS

Mombasa raha.Nairobi je?

Jam packed  I would say.

There is always something happening somewhere in Nairobi every day of the week. Apart from the usual Nairobi night life that involves getting freaky with friends in the night clubs and the restaurants for the foodies and those who love their coffee.There are also some exciting joints that you should add to your list if you haven't  by now.

 So ladies and gentlemen, lovers and promoters of art, die hards of 'support Kenya buy Kenyan' mantra and you who is just looking for a place to engage with your friends while making new ones,these are just a few of the events where you should be spotted enjoying the fruits of your labor.

• I WILL NOT BE SILENCED

The 19th edition of  PAWAFilmForum partnering with She Is Nairobi Campaign will be screening 'I Will Not Be Silenced' documentary followed by discussions led by Charlotte Campbell-Stephen . 

Read more about I Shall Not Be Silenced

Entrance Free.

RSVP your attendance at info@pawa254.org

• THURSDAY NITE LIVE

Choices gives you themed events for everyday of the week (almost) the most popular one being Thursday Nite Live. The event is hosted by Roots International each and every Thursday showcasing great artists from Kenya, East Africa and beyond. 

This Thursday 23rd of April 2015, they will be featuring Leo Mkanyia all the way from Tanzania. 

This one will be great! The song among others that I am looking forward  to listening to live is  'Bangili'.

Dont miss out on the Swahili Blues,

Entrance is again absolutely free 

Event starts at 8 pm (i would advice you get there earlier)

Know more about Leo Mkanyia Click here

• OH MY CLOTHES!

The friends ensemble makers of crazy comedies like The Hot Mamas presents another hilarious Strictly adults only comedy  'Oh My clothes!' 

When Alan , a real estate broker, shows a property to Betty, she is Inadvertently soaked by a misdirected shower requiring her to disrobe. Unbeknownst to Alan, his wife Kathy, also a broker , arrives to show the same property to Betty's husband Ralph, who also falls victim to the goofy shower.Betty and Ralph, scantly dressed in the homeowners' clothing must be kept out of each other's way by the artful, ridiculous machinations of Alan and Kathy.

The resulting scenario is a mixture of double meanings, mistaken identities and sexual innuendo whose plt is further intensified by the presence of Heinz, a well-meaning but bumbling handyman.The situation is a riotous whirlwind that resolves itself to the satisfaction of all.

And you do not want to miss out on that either.

The names of the characters in this play got me glued to my tickets. yaani I can't wait.

The play opens this Friday 24th of April 2015 the closing show being on Sunday 26th April at 6 pm   Venue: Alliance Francoise. 

Tickets are going for Ksh 500

Call 0720 861 236 or 0733 720 585 for tickets and seat bookings 

 Click The Friends Ensemble for updates as they happen

• LIVE AT THE ELEPHANT

 

Live at The Elephant 17th edition.

Featured artists for this month are Dan Chizi Aceda The crown prince of Benga himself and Leo Mkanyia from Tanzania.

Get your early bird tickets courtesy of  ticketsasa.com for only KES 800

The event is scheduled to start @ 8.PM and run to 12.PM

• BENGA FIESTA

The Institute of Cultural Music, ICM, launched late last year offers a highly dynamic and cibrant academic music study program with a unique platform for exchange in African cultures, music and other forms of artistic expressions.

This Friday, ICM presents Benga Fiesta!

Performing Live on stage will be the legendary rumba maestros Les Mangelepa, alongside Winyo, coastal fusion artist Kombo Chokwe Burns and Afro acoustic musician Nina Ogot. Also featured will be the first ICM graduates Inka.

The event is scheduled to start at 7 PM and run to 11:00 PM

Tickets @KES 500.Get yours in advance at Alliance Francaise.

• THE GODOWN GIG

The Godown Gig happens every last Saturday of the Month at the Godown Arts Centre.  Its a platform designed to showcase local talent at its best staging three local and diverse music bands.

Featured artistes for this month are none other than Kidum, Nyota Ndogo and Leo Mkanyia all the way from Tanzania.

What a line up for a Saturday afternoon! And it's all for free at the GoDown Arts Centre!

Definitely a must attend'

There will be FREE WiFi

The GoDown Art Centre

• THE JAZZ FIX

Hosted by Jazz guitarist extraodinaire Eddy Grey, The Jazz Fix happens every Saturday at Ventana Restaurant in Westlands. It's an event that presents live and unplugged sessions with variety of talented jazz and fusion musicians.

On it's 16th edition, this coming Saturday 25th of April 2015, The Jazz Fix presents The Aaron Rimbui Group on this special UNESCO International Jazz day event.

The show starts at 7:30 pm and will also feature jam sessions open to all.

Entrance is free.

Call 0725 555 999 for directions and reservations.

The sessions will be recorded live..

• 5 FOR 5

A wildlife conservation  Promotion event dubbed 5 for 5 will be happening this labor day at the Nairobi National Park. 

The main goal of the event is to conserve our animals and celebrate Kenyan artist. Performing Live will be awards winning and well traveled artists; Winyo, Sarabi, The villagers Band, Dela and Atemi. 

Early bird tickets are going for 1,500 at ticketsasa.com

Gates will be opened @ 3 PM and performances scheduled to start at 5 PM.

As you have noted, Leo Mkanyia has appeared in almost all the musical events. This is because Mkanyia, is in the country as part of the East Africa Music Xchange by Roots International in collaboration with Live at The Elephant and The GoDown Gig.

Nyakenya Wairimu