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Recent Posts

Sexual reproductive health with BENEDICTA UWERU Afrika Design | ep.8

Have dreams that will impact not just you but your community.

Music with an Afrikan mindset by PHINOSHEY 🇰🇪 | Sun from Kibera album | AFRIKA DESIGN ep.7

‘Sun from Kibera’ is the debut album from Phinoshey, a self taught producer, writer, and rapper from Kenya. His musical inspiration pulls from hip-hop, soul, and jazz.

Disruptive education with BLESSING AKPAN 🇳🇬 | Afrika Design ep.6

Blessing is a Google Certified Educator, Founder of ‘The Innovative Child Network’ and Ambassador for HundrED.org, and still studying for her Undergraduate degree. She’s an inspiration to learners and teachers.

Barry holding one of his lampshades

The Diversity of Bamboo

Bamboo knowledge needs to be more accessible to creatives so as to encourage its use and utilize its diverse artistic qualities.

Limited Offers

Made by Kenya products from the community

Song out now!

We made a music video with 50+ creatives!

Virtual Exhibits

Showcase at Dutch Design Week 2020

What if Afrikans reconnected with outer world beings?

Community Profiles

Discover designers, artists and organisations in our community.

Nadia Wamunyu

old car in garage, steampunk afrofuturistic

Bénir Africa – Tim Gichuru

3d printed part by kijenzi

Kijenzi

the everyday installation at kampala design week

Kampala Design Week

James Waruta

L’Équipée

Kenya Museum Society

ARTS THREAD

Social Communities

Get in touch on our social platforms.

In 2019 we were invited to attend the Abu Dhabi Cu

In 2019 we were invited to attend the Abu Dhabi Culture Summit.
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It was one of the most educational conference events we've been to.
This year you can apply to attend #virtually, it's taking place on March 8-10th.
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This also aligns to @unesco ’s 2021 ‘International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development’ .
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We got to facilitate a workshop about repatriation of heritage and cultural artefacts with leaders from the cultural sector.
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Some of the amazing people we got to interact with while there included @madamwokie, Kudo Takashi, Oliver Beer and Emekah Ogboh; a #Nigerian #artist.
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Head to culturesummitabudhabi.com to sign up! 🤓
#throwbackthursday #Culture #abudhabi #artevents #conference #abudhabiculturesummit #abudhabievents #virtualevents #signup

"Body art is a form of art that needs to be more a

"Body art is a form of art that needs to be more appreciated"
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@creatively_kinyagia is a Body artist and creative make-up artist👨‍🎨.
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He's also a Make-upartist @spellcastmediake.
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"If you push yourself and have a backup team that is with you all through you'll make it"
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"What keeps me going is the comments from people who appreciate my art...especially when I doubt myself."
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"My advise to people coming up in the field is to take time and not compare themselves to others but to build their craft and practice."
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1st frame;
Photography: @thephke
BEAUTY MUA: @beauty_by_aymiee
Styling: @iamkalielegance

2nd frame;
Photography by @akoth_odoyo
Model @curry_baldina

3rd frame:
Project @mananasmagazine
Photography & editing @switesthing @wasonga I
Models @my_fingers_just
@_okinda
Check out more amazing body art @creatively_kinyagia 👨🏾‍🎨

#Africanartists #EastAfricanartists #Africancontemporaryart #kenyanbodyart #bodyart #ArtinAfrica #Artisttalk #Artconversations #makeupartists #dicoverart #artlovers

@jadamarshleys is an afro bohemian brand that aims

With a view to recruiting and promoting new Animat

With a view to recruiting and promoting new Animation talents, Netflix and GOBELINS are currently offering six scholarships for students from the African continent for the September 2021 intake:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The scholarships will benefit six students who will successfully be admitted to GOBELINS’ Bachelor of Arts in Character Animation and Animated Filmmaking and Master of Arts in Character Animation and Animated Filmmaking.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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They will cover the tuition fees for the entire length of the programme (3 years for the BA, 2 years for the MA).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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ATTENTION: Scholarships selection results for both programmes will be announced in June 2021 for students to start their academic year in September 2021. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
To read more about their programs and how to apply, please contact Gobelins at international@gobelins.fr⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#EasterWeekend2021 marks the inauguration of Kisim

#EasterWeekend2021 marks the inauguration of Kisima, a 4-day wellness festival where we come together to celebrate our minds, bodies and souls.
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"Hosted @beneaththebaobabsvenue in #Kilifi, Kisima is our commitment to your #wellness and #consciousness.

We welcome you to a #safespace to #relax, #recharge and #reconnect with others like you."
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From Friday (April 2nd) to Monday (April 5th), our 50-acre venue will be transformed into an oasis of peace, joy and relief for you and your loved ones to build bridges beneath the beautiful Baobabs.
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KISIMA is a celebration of ourselves and a loving + fierce reminder that we all can be the change we want to see, and that together that mission gets more possible.
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"We believe that everyone has the capacity to be the change they wish to see in the world.

We believe that #change first comes from within.

Our mission is to unite a diverse group of like minded people in a Kilifian space of wellbeing. We invite you to join the movement!"

@kisimafestival

#eventskenya #eventsafrica
#easter2021 #kilifi #getaway #retreat #wellbeing #kisimafestival #beneaththebaobabsvenue #easterplans

This year we explore the theme of 'Together!' Duri

This year we explore the theme of 'Together!'
During NDW2021 Festival in March 20th, we will share stories of togetherness from design mentors, creatives and communities exploring themes such as family, careers, cultures, opportunities and getting to network with other individuals.
Thank you for your continuous support. We are in this TOGETHER!

Video with footage from @jessejesie @sogallo_ @thenomadmum @naitiemu @adrianj.ig , featuring creative projects & members of the community.

#NDW2021 #TOGETHER #DESIGNCOMMUNITY #worktogether #designtogether #learntogether #growtogether #betogether

@kevoabbrastyle teamed up with @poetteardrops to t

@kevoabbrastyle teamed up with @poetteardrops to take us on a journey of Eastlando.
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This year's 'Night of Ideas' Theme is Close(r) and through this exhibition, the artists bring us closer to the neighbourhoods of Eastlands.
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In a changing world marked by the outbreak of #COVID19, the artists invite us to experience new forms of solidarity and explore places of sociability.
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We had the pleasure of visiting the installation @afnairobi and were impressed by the funny yet thought provoking art tags on the walls.
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The exhibition is ongoing and ends on the 21st of February so you can make a point to visit @afnairobi this #weekend and #explore Eastlando.

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#LANUITDESIDÉES #NDI2021 #Africanartists #EastAfricanartists #Africancontemporaryart #throwbackthursday #Kenyanartists #artforsocialchange #africanartcollectors #ArtinAfrica #Artisttalk #Artconversations #Paintings #dicoverart #artlovers

18-19 Feb: Join WCD Conference, a 24-hr event, con

18-19 Feb: Join WCD Conference, a 24-hr event, connecting designers around the world, to talk and learn about impactful design stories and practices that inspire and facilitate growth. 🙌🏿🙌🏾🙌🏽🙌🏼

$200k in scholarships are available!

Apply today!

We'll drop the link in bio if you don't want to re-type 🙂

http://bit.ly/WCDCo2021

#designscholarships #design #africandesigners #worldclassdesigners #scholarships

"Imagination can take us many places, but it is th

"Imagination can take us many places, but it is the visual and written word that enrich our experience."✨
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The final of three issues of WAUZINE, titled MATATU tells us a story of Nairobi, a story of 11 designers and their creativity, seen through the eyes of an exceptional team of visionaries, creatives, leaders of the East African #fashion and #art scene.
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In this issue Sunny Dolat and his team offer a unique insight into the cultural
phenomenon of Matatus, vibrantly decorated minibuses and their equally vibrant kenge (conductors), which are so much more than just a means of transport.
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The issue explores the powerful expression of fashion aesthetics, the city, its influences and the impact it has on its people. The striking images of Edwin Maina and words by Wanjeri Gakuru captivate us with Nairobi’s energy and celebrate the power of
#collaboration.
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This portfolio of works is part of the British Council’s Creative DNA programme and bought to you by @fashionscout and their creative partners in Kenya and the UK
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Check out all issues of the Wauzine magazine through the link in @fashionscout 's bio.😁
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Editors In Chief @billypopm @mrfashionscout
Creative Director @sunnydolat
Photographer @photoman254
Make-up Artist, @sinittaakello
Hair, @rickykish
Styling Assistant @bryan.emry
Models @kiruhij @stevenjuma_
Features Editor @hellojennings
Graphic Design @beckismyname_design
Illustrations @rosa_illustration
Article @akilinanywele

Clothing, trainers and jewellery
@genteel_ke
@we.are.nbo
@endasportswear

#wauzine #fashionscout
#fashionscoutafrica #creativedna #fashion #Africanfashion #KenyanFashion #FashionDesign #ContemporaryFashion #SustainableFashion #FashionTips
#africanprint #africa #ankarafashion #ankara #africanstyle #african #style #africanfabric #fashionblogger #ankaradress #blackgirlmagic #madeinafrica #melanin #africanfabrics #kente #fashionista #ethicalfashion

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