Art and culture
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The People Shall — A Film on Kenya’s Gen Z Uprising
The People Shall (2025) is a gripping documentary directed by Nick Wambugu and Mark Maina, chronicling one of the most defining moments in modern Kenyan history.
When Kenya’s Gen Z took to the streets to reject the 2024 Finance Bill, they reshaped protest itself — using phones, art, humour, and digital mobilisation to force political accountability. What began online spilled into the streets, evolving into a movement that compelled the President to back down and permanently altered civic resistance in Kenya.
This film captures that transformation: from hashtags to history.
Beyond the story on screen, The People Shall carries a deeper purpose. After surviving state detention, director Nick Wambugu now faces Hypocellular MDS, a rare bone marrow failure disorder. Proceeds from donation tickets directly support his medical treatment — giving audiences a chance not just to witness history, but to stand in solidarity with the people who documented it.
Select screenings include donation tickets and a Director Q&A session, offering audiences a chance to engage deeply with the story and its creators.
This is not just a screening.
It is memory, resistance, and responsibility.Venue
Unseen Nairobi
Dates & Times
January 3 – January 31, 2026
Multiple screening dates and times availableTickets
Standard Screening Ticket
Screening + Donation Ticket
Screening + Donation + Director Q&A (selected dates)500Ksh – 1250Ksh -
Slow Is a Verb
Slow Is a Verb is an intimate cultural gathering rooted in African philosophies of time, care, and repair.
Hosted by Mumbi Poetry, alongside Mutete and 25SW4P, this experience invites participants into a reflective conversation on temporality, ancestral textile knowledge, and the cyclical life of clothes and objects. Challenging colonial ideas that value only the new, Slow Is a Verb reframes mending, reuse, and exchange as acts of resistance, remembrance, and return.
The afternoon will feature:
A live conversation on cyclical and relational time
A clothes swap (bring up to 5 quality garments)
Open mic poetry & storytelling
Community exchange in a warm, intentional spaceThis is a space to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect — with our histories, our textiles, and each other.
750Ksh – 1000Ksh -
SUKOSUKO
Where chaos meets culture.
SUKOSUKO is a high-energy throwback party driven by raw nostalgia and unfiltered vibes. Expect a powerful mix of old school Kenyan sounds, Afro beats, R&B, kwaito, hip-hop, and dancehall — the kind of music that keeps the floor moving and the energy unpredictable.Come for the music.
Stay for the madness.800Ksh -
🎤 Kethan Live Experience
KENYA NATIONAL THEATRE Nairobi, KenyaKethan Live Experience 3 is officially here — and if the speed at which Die Hard tickets disappeared is anything to go by, this edition is about to be something special.
Returning to the iconic Kenya National Theatre on 31st January, KLE 3 promises an intimate yet powerful live performance that blends music, emotion, and storytelling in a way only Kethan can deliver. This is not just a concert — it’s a carefully curated experience designed to connect deeply with the audience.
Each Kethan Live Experience has pushed boundaries, and KLE 3 is set to raise the bar even higher. Expect raw vocals, immersive sound, live instrumentation, and moments that linger long after the final note fades.
Early Bird tickets are now available after Die Hard tickets sold out fast — and they won’t last long. If you’ve attended a KLE before, you already know. If this is your first time, consider this your official warning.
🎶 One night. One stage. One unforgettable experience.
1500Ksh -
Stroke of Genius – Brush Strokes for Fine Folks 🎨🍷
Mystical Waterfront Garden Ruiru, Nairobi, KenyaStroke of Genius is an immersive paint-and-sip experience designed for creatives, social explorers, and anyone looking to unwind through art. Set in a relaxed, scenic environment, this afternoon blends guided painting, cocktails, music, and light entertainment into one expressive experience.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, Stroke of Genius is about expression over perfection. Come solo or with friends, sip, paint, laugh, and let the vibes do the rest.
Expect a colourful afternoon filled with creativity, curated drinks, interactive moments, and Nairobi’s signature social energy — perfect for date plans, group outings, or solo self-care.
✨ What’s Included
Guided paint session & full art kit
Cocktail on arrival
Snack bowl
Karaoke & chilled background music
A relaxed, social waterfront atmosphere1500Ksh – 2000Ksh -
Afro State 2.0: Boiler Room Experience
KODA Nairobi, KenyaAfro State 2.0 is not a party — it’s a cultural state of mind.
This edition returns with a raw Boiler Room–style setup, placing DJs at the center of the crowd. No elevated stages. No barriers. Just bodies, bass, sweat, and sound colliding in real time.
Expect deep Afro grooves, rolling log drums, underground rhythms, and a fashion-forward crowd that understands the culture. This is where movement becomes language and music becomes ritual.
Afro State is for:
Lovers of underground Afro sounds
The fashion-forward & culture shapers
People who come to feel, not just attendCome dressed to express.
Come ready to move.
Enter the State.What to Expect
Boiler Room–style DJ setup (center-stage energy)
Deep Afro sounds & underground rhythms
High-energy crowd interaction
Fashion, culture & movement in one space
No barriers. No performance distance. Pure immersion.799Ksh – 4199Ksh -
🌺 Mapenzi Vibandaski – 3rd Edition: A Woman’s Story
Waterfront Ngong racecourseMapenzi Vibandaski returns for its 3rd Edition, bringing together music, creativity, and culture under one powerful theme — A Woman’s Story.
This edition places women at the center of the creative space, celebrating feminine expression through live music, curated experiences, fashion moments, art, and shared community energy. Set against the serene backdrop of Ngong Racecourse – Waterfront, this is an immersive daytime-to-evening experience designed for connection, reflection, and vibe.
🎶 Featured Mapenzi Sessions
Zaituni
Serro
Maya AmoloMusic is curated by Tha Movement Band, with acoustic sessions and special experiences to be announced.
🎫 Tickets available at: mapenzivibandaski.hustlesasa.shop1500Ksh – 3500Ksh -
Too Early For Birds: Wangarĩ Maathai Edition — 2026
C. U. Shah Jain Bhavan Auditorium Nairobi, KenyaToo Early For Birds returns with its 9th edition, honouring the extraordinary life, power, and legacy of Wangarĩ Maathai. This immersive theatrical experience brings her stories to life on stage — her triumphs, her defiance, her humanity, her fight for Kenya, the environment, and future generations.
Expect a masterfully curated performance grounded in African orature, community storytelling, and the spirit that defined Wangarĩ Maathai herself.Show Dates & Venue
📍 C. U. Shah Jain Bhavan Auditorium
📅 10th – 12th April 2026
💸 Tickets from KES 2,800Ticket Types
Mũkĩma Ticket — KES 2,800
Inspired by the Grevillea robusta — resilient, essential, and deeply rooted in her legacy.
Mũgumo Ticket — KES 5,000
Comes with priority seating + backstage access + gifts a student a ticket to see the show.Why This Edition Matters
This edition follows Wangarĩ’s journey as an activist, mother, freedom fighter, scholar, and Nobel Peace Prize winner.
The team behind TEFB builds every moment around her values: courage, truth, community, environmental stewardship, and the power of narrative.
This is not just a play — it is a cultural inheritance.2800Ksh – 5000Ksh -
TTNT6
SARIT CENTER NAIROBI, KenyaNjugush Creatives Limited presents Through thick and Thin season 6.Taking place in August 2026 .The TTNT 6 stand up comedy special is seriously Comic as The 2 usual suspects explore the politics of relationships ,The impeachment of partners ,broken promises etc. Injection will also be provided for any one in need....See you then.
1500Ksh – 2500Ksh