Pumzi is a breath of fresh air and a landmark in African film-making as far I am concerned. Director Wanuri Kahiu delivers the image of the future coupled with an impact-filled message wrapped in a 20-minute short feature.
I got to see Pumzi(Breath in Swahili)during its its premier in Nairobi and again at a private screening in Mombasa.. (ok i know people, don’t hate the player hate the game) But if you get a chance to watch this film.. don’t sleep on it.
Pumzi recently made its North American premier as an official selection at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. Do i smell an oscar in 2011?
Dedan Kimathi Waciuri, (31 October 1920 – 18 February 1957)
Today marks 53 yrs since you left us, gone but not forgotten.. you’re still missed by your dear wife Mukami, your children, grand children and your extended family of 40 million plus Kenyans.. who you fought so vigorously to liberate from the grip of colonialists.
I Know we are late on this one.. but in my eyes classic does not have a shelf life… I am breathless regardless.
Wangari just showed me this images of a run way show that happened last year by the company Vlisco , who we have always admired for their creative swatches, which they keep pushing out to the market.. and as you can see they stay hard at work. On this occasion the company launched a new collection of prints and teamed up with various designers to create this amazing pieces that they sent down a runway in Paris. wow!
Vlisco is a dutch company, they been a leader in the “African Fabric” production since 1846, such an irony but it’s the true story of that famous print material which ended up being embraced in Africa and markets as far as Harlem and Brixton.
Images jacked from BHF STYLE.com. click HERE to see more designs.
Today marks the 20th anniversary to the day, Feb 11th 1990 that saw the historical images of a gallant Nelson Madiba Mandela walking out of Robben Island prison and ushered in a new South Africa!
A couple of songs off the much anticipated Distant Relatives album slated for a March 20 release date. Nas and Damian even throw in some Swahili in “As We Enter”, Nas rapping “Habari Gani?” Damian replying “Mzuri sana” which translates to How’re you doing? Very good, or more loosely -Wasup? chillin. Listen to “As We Enter” here and download here. Listen to “Strong will Continue” here.
This was performed for the first time live at last night’s Haiti telethon. This song is also available on iTunes with the proceeds going toward Haiti relief fund through Partners in Health. “Right by your side while we try to make sense of this”-Jay-Z
Here is a video of Wyclef responding to the recent criticisms concerning his organization Yele Haiti. The criticisms stemmed from reports that yele Haiti had misappropriated donated money.
We recently had the pleasure to sit with Capital FM’s MURUGI MUREKIO
Click HERE for the full article on Capital FM’s Lifestyle Page…also check their Fan page on FACEBOOK very interesting perspectives on there.
When Kenyan born Jeffrey Kimathi started Jamhuri Wear in 2003, there were a lot of sceptics and few optimists. Today his brand has evolved into a global product worn by big names in the US entertainment industry such as Jay Z, Akon, Ludacris, K’Naan and Damien Marley among others.
20-X is starting out with a bang!! its going to be a great year!!!
First off the gate..
The African Cup of Nations is the most prestigious and one of the major soccer events in Africa. The African Nations Cup 2010 will have its first game this January 10, 2010 which is between the host, Oil beautiful rich country of Angola and the boys from the West African nation of Mali. All of the other games for this cup will take place this month until the finals which is set on January 31, 2010.
I am taking bets, my money is on DD and the Ivory Coast team all the way!
you?
Our boy Brian Deka Pawpaw from the planet of Brooklyn dishes out a Fresh FIYA! Fela Jacket in this piece inspired by the musical on broadway.. Brian has many loves apart from being a dope visual artist.. CLICK HERE to check his blog and learn more about him.
