Nairobi | July 20, 2008
Four readers, four unique voices, in a tranquil outdoor setting. An evening of entertainment for discerning lovers of the written word.
Gitura Kamau is a young Nairobi theatre and film actor who has recently begun to direct his own movies. His first feature film, "Wangai's Cross," was shot in Nairobi and premiered June 18th, 2008. Kamau is currently involved in several film projects, including his second film, "Odohoz."
Makena Ringera (formerly known to use 'Jackline' but discarded it after discovering herself to be African) took pen to paper at age 15. The result of that effort was 'The Mystery of the Twin Webs', a fantasy novel laced with thrilling adventures, a pinch ...
Ghana | July 14, 2008
Join us in Kokrobitey, Ghana at the Kokrobitey Coastal Village Retreat on July 14 at 7 p.m. for poetry readings from Matthew Sharpe, Salini Gidoomal, Fran Gordon and an open mic session. Music will be provided by Grandmaster Masese.
Ghana | July 6, 2008
As part of the inaugural Pan African Literary Forum (PALF) there will be two special Sunday Salon readings in Accra, the capital city of Ghana, West Africa. The two events will feature prose as well as poetry from renowned writers of diverse backgrounds. In addition to the current sister series' locations in New York, Chicago, and Nairobi, Kenya, these events in Ghana, hosted by June Wanjiru Wainaina, may bring to birth Sunday Salon readings in new landscapes. Join us in Accra, Ghana at 7 p.m. on July 6th, Jazz Tome, at The Chelsea Hotel and enjoy these readers:
Dr. ...
Nairobi Reading Excerpt: The Obama Look by Samuel Munene
It is amazing how easy it is for us to judge people by first appearances. We look at what they wear, what they drive or even how they smile and make instant conclusions. Perhaps we have so much in our minds, leaving us no room to dig deeper before making any assumptions.
Hand in hand with this is the distrust we have cultivated between us. The very first minutes of any conversation are filled with suscipiscion, doubting every word being said. It is as if the truth no longer exists. This is not surprising considering most of us are dishonest and think everybody is the same. There are some of us, ...
Nairobi Reading Excerpt: A Glimpse of Life
Here's a excerpt of Ken Kamoche's reading at Salon Narobi titled A Glimpse of Life, 2nd prize winner of the Olaudah Equiano Prize for African Fiction, 2007.
"As a man you can't understand this. To you, it's simply a problem. But hey, don't worry, I'm not going to get you into any trouble. I can handle this on my own. I don't need your help."
Her stinging remarks and her demeanor make my insides cramp up. She makes it sound as if I don't care if there's a child growing up in China believing cowardly daddy ran away back to Africa, unwilling to face up to his responsibilities. She thinks I can ...
Nairobi | June 15, 2008
A literary evening with a government worker, a professor, a freelance writer, and a former drug trafficker? Indeed, it's happening at the next Salon Nairobi!
Judy Akinyi aka Saga McOdongo was a teacher at the Kenya Polytechnic until 2001 when she was introduced to drug trafficking by one of the most feared operators in the murky business at the time. She was jailed for 11 years for trafficking in drugs but the sentence was commuted on appeal. She was recently released from prison.
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Samuel Munene is a young Nairobi poet, short story writer, and contributor to Kwani? as well ...
Nairobi | May 18, 2008
The literary talent is bursting at the seams in Kenya. Poets, writers, and a vodka connoisseur keep it real at the next Sunday Salon Nairobi!
Alison Ojany Owuor is a young published poet who has presented her work in different public forums. She got her voters card and also graduated from college late last year. She is looking for three things: meaningful work, Kenyans who are of the ethnic group enyan, and hopeful imaginings in red, green, white and black.
Kinyanjui Kombani is a graduate of Kenyatta University. His book, The Last Villains of Molo was born out of Kinyanjui's experiences both ...
Nairobi | April 20, 2008
Nairobi glows incandescent with four more writers at this month's reading. The luminary literary lineup includes: an architect turned journalist, a travel writer from Canada, a prize-winning fiction writer, and a singer/poet.
Millicent Muthoni is a trained architect turned journalist in real estate and a columnist with the Standard. Her short story was published in the Caine Prize anthology, Jambula Tree and other Stories, 2007.
Arno Kopecky is a freelance journalist and travel writer from Vancouver, Canada. He is based in Nairobi and is an editor at Kwani
Kingwa Kamencu is a journalist writing for the Media Institute's magazine- Expression Today (ET) and a contributor with 'The Standard' newspaper. Her first ...
Nairobi | March 16, 2008
More writers, more stories, more of Kenya's finest: Judy Kibinge, Barrack Muluka, Shalini Gidoomal, Dr. Patrick "PLO" Lumumba. Four unique voices in a tranquil outdoor setting. All Sunday Salon Alumni are entitled to one free entry ticket.
Nairobi | Feb 17, 2008
At this special "Let Peace Prevail" reading, four writers will share their fiction and non-fiction stories of the recent election in Kenya and its aftermath. All proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross towards the internally displaced families.
Simiyu Barasa
Parselelo Kantai
Charles A. Matathia
Professor Wambui Mwangi
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