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Nairobi International Comedy Festival 2026: Pan-African stand-up coming to heart of the capital city

Nairobi, Aug. 17 -- I don't know about you, but we all need a good laugh now more than before. I could go into how the year has been rough for the ordinary Kenyan. The belt is getting tighter for the ... Read More


'Tides': Good music, family drama and the elephant in the room

Nairobi, Aug. 10 -- I believe The Sweetest Taboo by Sade is one of the greatest songs ever written and Sade Adu is one of the greatest performers of all time. I love Sade, and last week I saw a movie... Read More


'Anam's Wake': A mystery, death, redemption and finding purpose in grief

Look, Aug. 3 -- Brand New Day is dominating the global box office right now, but I want us to take a detour and focus on Anam's Wake. The premiere happened this last weekend, Prestige cinemas, ahead ... Read More


Motor City: A dialogue-free quest for revenge with a twist

Nairobi, July 27 -- San Diego Comic-Con 2026, the buzz was all about the future of superhero casting. David Jonsson was officially announced as the new Black Panther, a choice that had people talking ... Read More


'The Odyssey': Overhyped examination of war that shies away from the gods

Nairobi, July 20 -- After a second viewing, I can confirm the suspicions I had the first time around. This movie is overhyped, however, that doesn't mean The Odyssey (2026) is not a cinematic event. I... Read More


Kenyan movies that flip the script this August

Nairobi, July 13 -- You are the most important part of the creative economy. Creative professionals show up every day to produce for the audience, not themselves. The moment you stop showing up is th... Read More


A delightfully funny and silly tribute to classic Hollywood

Nairobi, July 6 -- The one thing that I have always appreciated about the Despicable Me and Minions is that creators of these films know exactly what they are cooking and who they are cooking for. Fro... Read More


Teacher Wanjiku's 11 Commandments was brilliance muffled by an unruly room

Nairobi, June 29 -- Walking into the venue, I was convinced I was early, an hour early, to be precise. So, I was mentally prepared for a slow trickle of people and a relaxed atmosphere. Instead, I ste... Read More


'Toy Story 5': Is Disney/Pixar just lazy or simply good business plan?

Nairobi, June 22 -- The animator side of me was having a great time with this film, studying every detail in every frame. The normal film fan in me was thinking sweet, sweet nostalgia, what a powerful... Read More


'Disclosure Day': Religion, politics and aliens play out in polarising sci-fi

Nairobi, June 16 -- Marketing can make or break a film, and in the case of Disclosure Day, I think it did more harm than good. The trailers promised something closer to Denis Villeneuve's Arrival or e... Read More