Azimio Coalition’s use of the Sauti Sol track ‘Extravaganza’.

The essence of the track ‘Extravaganza’ that premiered on the 28th of May 2019 essentially captures the soul and spirit of the ‘ Kenyan life of the party’. The witty, authentic and heavily Kenyan-infused lyrics are undisputable attention grabbers, because if you think about it – ‘wakaita makanjo, kumbe sisi ndio huwalipa salo’ is genius! But alas, this piece today is neither centered on the go-about of nighttime revelers, nor is it a critique of the aesthetics that are inherent in music. Bluntly, I am writing this article against the backdrop of a recent unveiling of a presidential candidate…

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SHOWCASE SATURDAYS #6: MEET VISUAL ARTIST RESIAN TAKONA

... I was one of the winners of a continental art competition called Arts Talent Africa (ARTTA) - an initiative designed to revamp the art industry in Africa at large, making it more accessible and beneficial to artists, young and contemporary. I emerged first in Kenya, winning the award for the most unique technique used in executing a piece of art...

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