PRIME Canvas Chronicles: A silent cry from war-torn Sudan The exhibition portrays Sudan’s war survivors through haunting, vivid paintings of displacement and resilience.
PRIME Kalasha Awards cancelled as Sh40m funding gap hits 2025 event Sh40 million shortfall halts Kalasha Awards for the first time in 13 years, as KFC plans a comeback.
'The dog': An underrated, unseen, Kenyan-ish crime drama The director’s vision is clear from the opening tracking shot. Character arcs, motivations, and themes are clear without being preachy, striking a perfect balance between tackling social issues...
PRIME ‘Freefall’: A bold descent into falling and becoming At the National Museum of Kenya, Michael Nyerere’s ‘Freefall’ turns falling into a metaphor for freedom and transformation.
Kenya theatre festival takes global stage in its 10th anniversary Kenya’s Theatre Festival marks 10 years of cultural exchange, uniting artists from 22 countries on Nairobi’s global stage.
'Predator - Badlands': An entertaining hunt despite Disney’s 'softification' flaw 'Predator: Badlands' is the 2025 American science fiction action film and the ninth instalment in the franchise.
PRIME Art lovers spend Sh30m a night at Nairobi auction Nairobi collectors spent nearly Sh30 million, with Francis Msangi’s “Baobab under the Red Moon” leading a heated bidding war.
Creative segregation masked as empowerment in Kenya film industry wrong way to go By approving and championing a programme that deliberately segregates opportunity based on gender, the KFC seems to embrace a form of identity politics that undermines its universal charter.
'A Halaiki': Bashir Halaiki pushes the envelope in special With six years in the Kenya stand-up scene, Halaiki, a witty, sociable, and intelligent character, finally took the leap to tape his first special, simply titled A Halaiki.
PRIME ‘Middle Ground’: When patterns speak of belonging and identity Kofisi Art Gallery’s ‘Middle Ground’ unites the Seven Artists Collective, turning a corporate space into a canvas of reflection.
PRIME Creative forum: Storytellers reclaim Africa’s narrative to create greater value From Lagos to Paris, African creators are using film, gaming, and digital design to reshape how the world sees — and invests in — their stories.
'Memories of Love Returned': A love letter to photography and the people time almost forgot The film takes one of the most universal parts of our lives, time, and makes something very special out of it.
PRIME ‘Another World is Possible’: Paul Onditi’s journey of creative freedom In ‘Another World is Possible 2,’ Paul Onditi reflects on his artistic journey — a story of gratitude, conviction, and creative freedom.
PRIME 'Tron: Ares' - The curious case of a terrible visual and audio masterpiece The first Tron in 1982 was groundbreaking visually. Legacy in 2010 was bold, stylish, and surprisingly emotional. Ares just feels safe.
PRIME ‘Kind Human’: Self-taught artist paints the beauty of feeling Self-taught artist Naomi Van Rampelberg returns to One-Off Gallery with ‘Kind Human’, a deeply emotive exploration of tenderness and resilience through art.
PRIME The day Raila flew artist to deliver a pencil drawing From Sh500 sketches to Sh2 million paintings, Collins Okello rose to fame through his portraits and a life-changing meeting with Raila Odinga.
PRIME How to Build a Library: The fight to save Nairobi’s iconic knowledge centres The film will open the 6th edition of the NBO Film Festival, running from October 16–26, 2025, at Prestige Cinema, with additional screenings at Kaloleni Social Hall, Docubox, and Unseen Nairobi.
PRIME Generations & Memories: Artists reclaim Uhuru Park’s lost history As artists revisit the memories of Uhuru Park, their work sparks reflection on Nairobi’s fading public spaces and the city’s struggle to preserve its cultural soul.
PRIME 'One Battle After Another': Yes, the hype is real, but with one potential flaw... This is a 2025 American action-thriller written, produced, and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
PRIME “Kaggia”: Kenya's unsung independence hero returns on stage For Stuart, directing Kaggia has been a profound learning experience.
PRIME James Vaulkhard comes home, where Tigoni tea hills paint vivid memories His Nairobi exhibition marks a return to Tigoni, where his childhood among rolling tea plantations continues to inspire him. The landscapes, he explains, are challenging to capture.
PRIME When punchlines and laughter flow faster than Nairobi traffic Robby Collins didn’t shy away from material that makes people squirm. But he flipped it, making people laugh at the even with lingering discomfort.
PRIME Art and sustainability converge at Nairobi’s ‘It Resonates’ exhibition The ‘It Resonates’ exhibition at Ngara’s Creative District showcases African contemporary art that blends culture, sustainability, and community.
PRIME 'The Long Walk': Endurance, friendship and execution on the road The Long Walk is a 2025 American dystopian survival thriller directed and produced by Lawrence from a screenplay by JT Mollner, adapted from King’s novel.
PRIME MTV Shuga Mashariki renewed for Season 2 With such a diverse cast and crew, it would be great to see more Kenyans in top roles, not just in front of the camera but also in the boardroom, the higher-ups.
