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From Africa with Love..chronicle the Rise and Rise of AFRICAN Apparel.

T.I.A RTNS!

Posted on December 3, 2011 by kimathi

T.I.A DEC 10th PROMO by SIMBAJW DJ Edu [BBC 1xtra +Radio ONE] is back BY POPULAR DEMAND to save the Dance Floor. D+K, GET MZIKI + JAMHURI WEAR, PRESENTS T.I.A [THIS IS AFRICA] THE JAMHURI MIXES! CELEBRATING BONGO TANZANIA’S 50th … Continue reading →

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Salif Keita X Harlem

Posted on April 7, 2011 by kimathi

SPECIAL RECEPTION FOR THE LEGENDARY SALIF KEITA @ FARAFINA CAFE SATURDAY APRIL 9th 2011 1813 AMSTERDAM AVENUE CORNER OF 150th STREET DOORS OPEN AT 11PM

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Blankets and Wine X Thandiswa!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by kimathi

Blankets is Huge this Sunday in Nairobi.. one of the founders of Kwaito music and ex member of Bongo Maffin Thandiswa Mazwai is set to Perform. tickets are out. www.tickets.pesapal.com or at Dormans.. Ksh 1,000 this week and Ksh 1,300 for adults … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Music | Tagged African Apparel, bongo maffin, Kenya, kwaito, Nairobi, South Africa, Thandiswa Mazwai, Victoria Chege | Leave a comment

ROCK DUDE..!

Posted on March 31, 2011 by kimathi

Kudishnyao! Exhibition opening and Street Concert! Saturday 8PM Nairobi Gothe-Institut Entry Free

Posted in Art, Events, Music | Tagged African Apparel, Concert. Just a band. JAB, gothe, Nairobi, street | Leave a comment

More Music Monday! Jabali Afrika "Dedan Kimathi"

Posted on February 21, 2011 by kimathi

Dedan Kimathi art Poster by Marius W. van Graan The video is finally done! shot and directed by Githuku in Nairobi,Kenya this past December. its from their upcoming album “Rebellion 1963 to the Future”. Yours truly makes a cameo on … Continue reading →

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Music Mondays! Ayo "I'm Gonna Dance"

Posted on February 21, 2011 by kimathi

Our favourite Gypsy Nigerian AYO, is back with a new single “I’am Gonna Dance” from her upcoming album “Billie Eve”. CLICK HERE to watch the VID. For more info Visit Ayo’s Website CLICK HERE

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Memorial Day!

Posted on February 17, 2011 by kimathi

On FEB 18th 1957 He Gave his Life for Kenya, on Friday FEB 18TH 2011 Let’s Light 54 Candles for DEDAN KIMATHI AT HIS MONUMENT @ 7PM. Nairobi, Kenya.

Posted in Announcements | Tagged 31 October 1920 – 18 February 1957, Dedan, Dedan Kimathi, In Memoriam, Kimathi, memorial, Victoria Chege | Leave a comment

Damian Marley, Nas Feat Amadou and Miriam Patience Video!

Posted on February 9, 2011 by kimathi

Just cause i didn’t come thro on Monday..this one should be called big Africa collabo Monday. One of the stand out tracks off the Distant Relatives collabo Album by Damian Marley and Nas.. the vocals are sampled off Mali’s legendary … Continue reading →

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D’Banj Feat Snoop Mr-Endowed Remix Video.

Posted on February 9, 2011 by kimathi

This should have been my Music Monday’s Post but still worth the wait.. It’s Nigeria’s own Don Jazzy again moving it to the next level with I’M D’BANJ! featuring Snoop Doggy Dog on the remix of the title track of … Continue reading →

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Blankets and Wine February!

Posted on February 4, 2011 by kimathi

The next Blankets and Wine shall be held on Sunday the 6th of Feb at Mamba Village – Leisure Gardens in Karen. On stage the remarkable Sage, incredible Chizi, vivacious Yunasi, and one man-guitarist extraordinaire – Mike Rua! To sample … Continue reading →

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