Participants during the Nairobi Has Talent auditions at the Kenya National Theatre (photo courtesy) A new talent-search platform is giving young Kenyans a chance to turn their creativity into opportunity, with organisers promising a grand prize of more than Sh500,000 alongside mentorship and industry exposure. Dubbed Nairobi Has Talent, the initiative is powered by Stage 254, founded by Steve Ogendo, and seeks to identify emerging talent across music, dance, poetry, spoken word and other creative disciplines. Ogendo says the idea was inspired by international talent competitions and his own encounters with gifted young people who lack platforms to showcase their…
Author: Manuel Ntoyai
African films are attracting growing international attention, travelling to major festivals, winning awards and reaching global audiences. But for many filmmakers, recognition does not necessarily translate into funding for their next project, distribution opportunities or the ability to build a sustainable career. Films such as Battle for Laikipia and How to Build a Library have demonstrated the appetite for African stories. Yet the question remains: what happens after the applause? For independent filmmakers, getting a film made is only part of the journey. They must also find ways to distribute their work, reach audiences at home and secure the resources…
Kenyan chef and entrepreneur Anjili Shah [Courtesy] You can rarely turn down an invite-only menu tasting, especially when it comes from a gourmet cloud kitchen. So when Duck House invited me to its Chef’s Table, my appetite was already whetted. For the uninitiated, a cloud kitchen is a delivery-only restaurant without a conventional dining space. But Duck House, founded by Switzerland-trained Kenyan chef and entrepreneur Anjili Shah, occasionally opens its Runda kitchen for intimate culinary experiences. This edition honoured New Zealand-based comedy hypnotist Haiming Jiang, who was in Nairobi performing at Nairobi Street and the National Theatre. His blend of…
Football superstar Christiano Ronaldo walked out of the traning camp following altercations with coach Jorge Jesus (photo courtesy) Cristiano Ronaldo dramatically walked out of the Portugal national team camp after a reported fallout with coach Jorge Jesus, adding another explosive chapter to the veteran star’s international career. The 41-year-old forward left Portugal’s camp in Copenhagen ahead of the team’s clash against Denmark after holding talks with Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença. Ronaldo later confirmed his departure in a strongly worded social media statement, but stopped short of revealing exactly what triggered his decision. The Portugal captain instead promised that…