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FROM NAIROBI KENYA
A Radio Program Dedicated To African Creativity
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with Host Vered Ehsani Thursdays at Noon Eastern Time 7PM Nairobi Time (EAT)
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Vered Ehsani has been a writer since she could hold pen to paper, which is a lot longer than she cares to admit. She’s one of those people who has trouble answering the question “Where are you from?” Currently, she lives in Kenya with her husband and their two children. When she isn’t writing, running a radio show or daydreaming about African myths, she pretends to work as an environmental consultant.
Visit Vered and her world at http://veredehsani.co.za and get a FREE book.
For more info: www.AfricaCreates.net
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March 26, 2015 UN Women: Working for Universal Equality
"The world of humanity is possessed of two wings: the male and the female. So long as these two wings are not equivalent in strength, the bird will not fly.” Listen in to find out what UN Women’s Eastern and Southern Africa office is doing to help African women. Hop on over to http://africacreates.net/ for more details.
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Talk to the Hand
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to http://africacreates.net/
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Mentoring the Future Passionate about mentorship, Winter Okoth lays out her vision for empowering the younger generation and giving them a chance to change their world. Hop on over to http://africacreates.net/ for more details
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How to inspire the next
generation. Hop on over to http://africacreates.net/ for more details and to listen in.
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She is Nairobi… Fashion! Multi-talented, Anne is making a name for herself at home and abroad as a lady of fashion. Hop on over to
http://africacreates.net/ for
more details |
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Health from the Root
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more details
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The Lioness is in the house is truly a lioness amongst the Kenyan Hip Hop scene. She’s also an outspoken advocate of human rights and gender issues. Hop on over to http://africacreates.net/ for more details. Enjoy the holidays and see you in 2015. |
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Transforming Tragedy into Triumph! Enjoy - I was so impressed by these
people! I've just sent the audio. For more details, go to http://africacreates.net |
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If you’ve never thought of poetry as dangerous, it’s time to re-think that belief! Tete “Neno Kali” Burugu joins us to discuss poetry, fatherhood and Kenyan culture. Hop on over to http://africacreates.net/ for more details. |
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Neal Hall is a doctor and a poet. How's that for a great combo? In this interview, Neal shares with me some of his poetry and gives us a glimpse of the challenges of being an African American in a country still struggling. Hop on over to http://africacreates.net for more details and to listen in. |
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She looks like a dancer and talks like a poet. From Bermuda and residing in Kenya, Joanne Ball-Burgess charmed me with her sincerity and talent. Hop on over to http://africacreates.net/ for more details and to listen in. |
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Handmade chocolate, sculptured cakes & homemade ice cream… No, I’m not talking about Willie Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, but something almost as good: Suite 101 at the Tribe Hotel. www.tribe-hotel.com Hop over to http://africacreates.net/ for photos of incredible, edible works of art. |
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Michael Onsando is a reader who happens to write. And his newest writings are worth reading! Hop over to
http://africacreates.net/ for
more info. |
 September 11, 2014
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Paranormal stories from the village with Timothy Kiprop Kimutai What has a dietary preference for human brains? Forget zombies and listen in! Village mythology comes to life as Timothy Kiprop Kimutai shares stories he heard from his grandmother. Watch out: African paranormal creatures come with a bite. Take a listen and learn more at http://africacreates.net/ |
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What do you get when you mix a group of authors from across a continent with a theme? A lot of creative story telling and Jalada. Confused? Take a listen and don’t forget to leave us a comment at http://africacreates.net/ |
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Directing a mocumentary is no joke, however funny the show may be. Just ask Salim Keshavjee, who decided to take a slight departure from the family business to dabble in film. Do you have a funny story about non-profits? Tell us on http://africacreates.net/
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Producer Hussein Kurji had no idea how many nerves he’d touch when he first thought up his idea. It seemed so simple: a mocumentary TV series about the non-governmental organizations that have flooded Nairobi. But from BBC to Al Jazeera, people are watching. Listen in to learn more. Tell us your story on http://africacreates.net/
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The result of a collaboration between iHub and its partners, mLab is where IT ideas get transformed into businesses. Lincoln Njogu gives us the details. Visit http://africacreates.net/ for more info. |
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Nairobi hosts a road that has been nicknamed Silicon Savannah, and at the heart of that road is iHub, a centre that is rapidly becoming the hub for IT in East Africa and beyond. Visit www.africacreates.net for more info.
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Passionate about truth and justice, Yvonne Owuor’s recent release is all about the unspoken stories hidden within the silences enforced by violence and fear. Listen in and leave a comment on http://africacreates.net/
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 February 13, 2014 PROF. ELIZABETH ORCHARDSON-MAZRUI A witness to the changes in the status of women in Kenya over the past few decades, Prof Elizabeth Orchardson-Mazrui is continuing the crusade in her own quiet way. Listen in and leave a comment on http://africacreates.net/
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Imagine a space in the heart of Nairobi where artists can work, play, learn and connect. The Nest is all that and more. Visit http://africacreates.net/ for more info. |
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A childhood pastime of playing with ants taught Mo Mchawia a valuable lesson: never give up on a dream. And he didn’t. During his interview, he talked about culture, the influence of his grandmother’s stories and his controversial poem. Visit http://africacreates.net/ for more info. |
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Music, education and development go hand-in-hand for the young musicians who are part of the Billian Music Family. Listen in and leave a comment on http://africacreates.net/ |
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Not many people would go to Somalia on a tourist trip, but not many people are like Rasna Warah.
Find out more at http://africacreates.net/
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Welcome to another round table event, this time with several musicians who all work under the Mtaani Entertainment label. Visit http://africacreates.net/ to get all their names and links.
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Dissatisfied with the manner in which mainstream media reports on Africa, Richard Crompton decided to tell a story that would capture the strength and dynamism of Kenyans and the richness of Nairobi. The result is a riveting detective story. Learn more at http://africacreates.net/ |
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A Zimbabwean who now lives in the USA, Anna Othitis writes about the places back home that she still loves. Hop on over to http://africacreates.net/ to read more. |
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Auma Obama, American President Barack Obama's sister. Many things impressed me about Auma Obama, and having a famous brother wasn’t really on that list. Learn more about this fascinating woman
at http://africacreates.net/ and in
the interview. |
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An IT guy who saw the potential in eBooks long before many, Alex Nderitu shares his passion for writing, IT and the e-economy. Learn more at http://africacreates.net/
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If you want to accessorise Kenyan-style, look no further than Larrissa Muthoni, Founder and Head of Design for Zamoyo Ltd.
See some of
her creations at
http://africacreates.net/ |
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Combining African mythology with the culture of his home, Timothy Kiprop Kimutai weaves a beautiful story that I definitely want to read! Hop over
to
http://africacreates.net/ and listen in.
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Here’s another who claims to be shy, but Shinde is no wallflower as she aims at representing not just Kenya, but Africa, to the world.
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Poetry and war might sound contradictory, but soldier Vincent de Paul knows how to wield the pen as well as a gun. Learn more on
http://africacreates.net/ |
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A tribute to Kenya, the victims of the Westgate attack Visit http://africacreates.net for more details. |
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There are many things to like about Winni Awuondo – her passion, her creativity, her art work – but personally, I loved the shoes. See the shoes and learn more on http://africacreates.net/ . Also hop on over to http://africacreates.net/2013/09/17/news-update/ to read about the latest updates from our artists, plus pick up a FREE eBook (valid 21 - 22 September 2013).
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Writer Manu Herbstein makes history as being the first international artist to be interviewed on Africa Creates, and what an interesting discussion it was. Find out more on http://africacreates.net The Kindle versions of Manu Herbstein’s Ramseyer’s Ghost and President Michelle will be available for free download on 13, 14, 21 and 22 September, 2013. Don’t miss this chance to download a free book! |
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Although 10 years old seems a bit young to be a pirate, Daniel D’uwa achieved that notoriety and more! Curious about the world, he frowns upon any limits placed on art. Find out about his brief stint running a pirate radio and a whole lot more on http://africacreates.net/
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Part of the returning Diaspora, Tedd Josiah is happy to be home and doing what he loves: all things creative! Learn more from Tedd’s informative videos from Sand Stone Studio (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9icCdU8pf0-IPcCjP3Y0aA?feature=watch) and on http://africacreates.net/
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Fun and lively, Dreamville is a musical group who refuses to be locked into one genre.
Find out more on
http://wearedreamville.com/
and
http://africacreates.net/
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Amirah and Wafa Tajdin are a dynamo sister duo and they have a film style all their own. Culturally complicated, the Nairobi based sisters have big plans.
Find out
more on http://africacreates.net/
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More than just a great, up-and-coming contemporary gospel group, VK nbP is a group with a mission: to bring about real social change through their music. Find out more about this trio of brothers on www.vkpmusic.webs.com |
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is a writer and a passionate founding director of Storymoja, an innovative publishing company with a mission: promote a reading culture in Kenya. Learn more about Storymoja at www.storymojaafrica.co.ke. Go to http://africacreates.net/ for more info and links.
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One fine morning, Muthoni Likimani, arguably one of the great names in African literature, shared with me a bit about her life and the dramatic history that she has witnessed first hand, from colonialism to the Mau Mau uprising and the independence of Kenya. Find out more on http://africacreates.net/ |
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is a noted thespian, radio and television presenter. In his interview with Africa Creates, he chats about theatre and a touch of politics, all while a helicopter circled suspiciously over his home. Find out more on http://africacreates.net/
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He looks like a rock star, but mild mannered Chris Rhys Howarth is a film director with a social agenda. For more information, visit www.rhyshowarth.com and http://africacreates.net/
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She’s lived all over, but Joy Odera is a Kenyan at heart, with a passion for sharing East African stories from an East African perspective. Find out more about her and her most recent release, Under the Jacaranda, on her website, http://oderajoy.webs.com/, and of course http://africacreates.net/ has lots more links to explore. |
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Penya Africa is a small but growing non-profit recording label with a big heart. Natalie Lukkenaer shares the vision of Penya and the diverse range of activities: from musical training and recording to prison outreach. Find out more at www.penya-africa.com and http://africacreates.net/ |
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Cool tunes, soft-spoken DJ Carlos knows how to rev up the tempo as a DJ and as a musician. Listen to one of his songs on the interview and see him at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2FU5-CPCug and pop by http://africacreates.net/ |
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Over breakfast one rainy Sunday at my place, violinist Victoria Mugo jammed it up with another of my guests, Anto Neosoul. Several cups of coffee and a lot of food later, a couple hit songs were produced, plus an interview with our violinist as she drank her tea and decided what she should play for us. Find out more on http://africacreates.net/ |
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In one fascinating afternoon, over a pot of tea, a group of writers aired their thoughts about life, writing and social change. Go to http://africacreates.net/ to learn who was there. |
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In between her acting career and her work on a slick entertainment magazine, Arona manages to find time to let her voice loose in a powerful way.You can hear a sample of her music on https://soundcloud.com/aronamusic, http://www.reverbnation.com/aronamusic and in the interview. Learn more at http://africacreates.net/
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More than just a banker and entrepreneur, Kinyanjui Kombani likes to write about issues, from environmental to political violence. Look up his website: www.kinyanjuikombani.com
Find more
links for him at
http://africacreates.net/ |
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Find her at
www.faithgatimi.blogspot.com
and http://africacreates.net/
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 May 9, 2013
Quick to laugh and keen to sing. Anto Neosoul is more than just a musician. A TV Show host discussing teen issues ans a community developer for women's rights, Anto is another rising star in Kenya. Learn more at www.facebook.com/Antoneosoul and www.AfricaCreates.net |
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A lover of creative documentaries, Judy Kibinge shares her views on what it takes to break out of the mold and push the Kenyan film industry to new heights. Catch a glimpse of her most recent project: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckdS9PEkoQQ*
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Art has no boundaries for Dayan Masinde. Find out what it takes to be a Renaissance man. Definitely check out his gorgeous artwork on http://dayanmasinde.wordpress.com/, and listen to a sample of his music at the end of the interview as well as on https://soundcloud.com/dayan-masinde and http://www.youtube.com/user/dayan1masinde.
Learn more
at http://africacreates.net/
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won an interview during a recent Africa Creates fundraising event. His songs can be downloaded for free on http://soundcloud.com/jason_j_cohen
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Manager, musician, thespian & jazz promoter. David Makuyu can be found at www.kipawamusic.com and, as usual, on http://africacreates.net/ |
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Blogging about Kenyan Tourism Treasures & Adventures, Naomi likes to mix it up with a splash of Cooking & Cupcakes. Check out her trips and recipes on http://akenyangirl.com/ and www.Facebook.com/NomenomsKE
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Guest Artist Robby Bresson: A business-minded,
Creole-speaking filmmaker, Robby also fights pirates in his own, unique way. http://www.youtube.com/simiyusamurai , as well as on http://africacreates.net/ |
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Guest Artist A groundbreaking Kenyan musician, Eric is also an ambassador, a playwright and a social activist. Learn more from his official website: http://ericwainaina.com/. You can find additional links for Eric on AfricaCreates.net |
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