Kilele is East Africa’s first and only summit dedicated to music, technology, and culture — a six-day convergence of ideas, sound, experimentation, and community.

Founded to spotlight artists, collectives, thinkers, and technologists working beyond the mainstream, Kilele blends conference sessions, workshops, installations, film screenings, showcases, and after-parties into one immersive cultural experience.

Each February, Nairobi becomes a meeting point for folkloric traditions, future-facing technologies, underground music movements, and global collaborators, creating a space where culture is not just discussed — it’s lived.

What to Expect
Live showcases from East Africa’s most adventurous and under-represented artists
Panels, presentations, roundtables, and readings on music, tech & culture
Music technology workshops (including the Instrument Makers Lab)
Art installations and mixed-media exhibitions
Film screenings from global subcultural allies
Residencies, collaborations, and newly commissioned works
Networking, community building, and late-night after-parties
Who It’s For

Artists • Producers • Developers • Cultural workers • Students • Activists • Researchers • Collectives • Curious minds exploring the edges of culture