The Festival
Venue: Kenya Cultural Centre
Festival: 19th - 22nd October 2023
Exhibitions: 16th to 26th October 2023
Time: 10-5:00pm (Day activity)
5:30-8:30pm (Fireside)
Kesho Afrika is set to be a mosaic of visual arts exhibition (Cheche Gallery and under Mugumo tree), live performances (music, drums and percussions, traditional instruments), displays for crafts and apparel as well as evening fire-side shows at Wasanii Corner.
Visual Art Exhibitions
These will take at Cheche Gallery and under the Mugumo tree from 16th to 26th October. Will include paintings, illustrations, mixed media, printed digital art and conceptual photography.
Fireside Show Area
Every evening for the four days of the festival, we shall have an exciting combination of dance, drums, folk music, light performances and story-telling, all by the fireside! This will be inside Wasanii Corner and adjacent spaces
Film Screenings
How about a daily dose of Afrikan-themed and Culture-themed short movies, animations and documentaries? This will be part of the evening activities for the 4 days of the festival
'Transpose'
The best part for adults and kids alike will be the body art, live graffiti painting, face art, live caricature artists and so much more.
Live Stage Performances
Wasanii Corner: Live music, dance + drums, poetry, spoken word, story-telling, percussion, traditional instruments
Discussions and Forums
Presentations, webinars, live podcasts, workshops, practical learning sessions