Kwani? Featured In Christian Science Monitor

January 29, 2010

“After social upheaval, clubs and small publishers have sprung up in the East African nation as new outlets
for literary expression.” Read it here.

Written by Kwani · Filed Under Inside Kwani

The Work of War

January 28, 2010

The latest edition of Granta has the theme of “work” . Martin Kimani, a writer who been featured in Kwani? , is among the contributors with his poignant piece the Work of War. Read it here.

Written by Kwani · Filed Under Announcements, Inside Kwani

Kwani? Open Mic – 2nd February 2010

January 28, 2010

Kwani Trust is inviting you to Kwani? Open Mic on Tuesday, 1st February 2010 at Club Soundd, Hamilton House Kaunda Street

Entry: Ksh 100/- only.

Featured Poet: Eko Dydda

MC: The lovely Cindy Ogana

About Eko Dyyda

KARIBUNI!

Eko Dyyda is one of Kenya’s hottest young gospel artists. Growing up in Nairobi’s Mathare and Huruma slums his interest in music started when he was at Eastleigh High School.

Eko, once a praise and worship leader at his local church, credits his switch to hip-hop to God:

“[I] once woke up in the middle of the night…to hear [sounds] that sounded like beats ringing in [my] head”

His big break came when he met Holy Dave, with whom he collaborated in his hit single ‘Niko Na Reason’.

Eko is an acronym of his real name (which he insists on keeping hidden). Dydda is opposite of Daddy, a nickname he was given when hewas in Mathare Youth Sporting Academy-MYSA, where he once played football.

Major Appearances And Achievements

• Kirk Franklins Spread The Love Concert at the Carnivore 2009 alongside Holy Dave, Juliani, Rufftone, Astar, Kanjii Mbugua, Esther Wahome, Jemimah Thiong’o.

•The Totally Sold Out Concert, Fifth Edition and Mteja campaign.

Discography

Niko Na Reason – Topped the following Charts:

The Beat, H2O, Crossover 101, The Stomp, Homeboyz Radio and Power Radio.

Written by Kwani · Filed Under Poetry Open Mic