Akua Naru Live in Concert, Sept.22 2016 @ the Alchemist – Parklands Road

Date: September 22, 2016
Venue: the Alchemist, Parklands Road
Time: 7 pm
Tickets: KES 500

Special appearances by Wangechi and Checkmate Mido

About
Born Latanya Hinton and raised in New Haven (USA), Akua Naru’s journey to internationally acclaimed hip hop artist has led her from the city’s Newhallville section to Cologne, Germany where she currently resides and creates music. Along this female wordsmith’s journey, there have been many stops – Philadelphia, China, and Ghana, among others – all of which informed the wisdom and perspective which is evident in her music. The next step on this journey takes here to sub-Saharan Africa where she will perform in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Ruanda, Uganda and Kenya.

The Goethe-Institut Kenya and The Alchemist are proud to present this unique Hip Hop artist. Check out her exemplary live skills here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9tgfx68rac

After the concert, Blinky Bill will keep the show going with a DJ set.

Checkmate Mido Box of Beat EP Release Party, Sept. 24 2016 @ the Alchemist

Date: September 24, 2016
Venue: the Alchemist
Time: 6pm
Sh. 400 advance, Sh. 500 at the door

About
Reknowned artist/poet Checkmate Mido releases his much awaited first solo project in the form of a 5 track EP titled Box of Beats.
Join us as we launch the EP with an evening performance backed by an eclectic list of long time and new collaborators. Take a journey across worlds through rhyme, beatbox, rhythm and poetry.

Performance by Checkmate Mido, Aug. 25 2016 @ Treehouse – Museum Hill

Date: August 25, 2016
Venue: Treehouse, Museum Hill
Time: from 9 pm
Entry: Free

Performance: AXIS Live, Jul. 20 2016 @ Tamambo Karen Blixen

Date: July 20, 2016
Venue: Tamambo Karen Blixen
Time: 7.30-10.30 pm

Poetry & Musical Performance: Sitting on a Tree, Feb. 12 2016 @ Goethe Institut Auditorium

Date: February 12, 2016
Venue: Goethe Institut Auditorium
Time: 6-8 pm
Tickets: KES 500

About
Sitting on a Tree is a poetry and musical performance written and performed by Checkmate Mido and Raya Wambui. The story revolves around the very different inner experiences and most intimate thoughts of two lovers as they provide an incisive exploration of relationships and what they take. Sitting on a Tree is a brave take on love.

Kwani Open Mic Night feat. Chakemate Mido, Jun. 2 2015 @ the Phoenix Players

Date: June 2, 2015
Venue: The Phoenix Players, Parliament Rd, Inside Professional Centre
Time: 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Entry: KES 300 at the gate, Advance tickets via M-pesa.

Featured Poet: Checkmate Mido

Out of Town Theatre Performance: Picasso in Kenia, Aug. 2 2014 @ Klub Quest – Nanyuki

Date & Time: Saturday the 2nd of August at 4pm.
Venue: Klub Quest (next to Barclays Bank) in Nanyuki
Entry is by donation – give us what you think the show is worth!

Picasso in Kenia is an exciting and original collaboration between The Theatre Company of Kenya and the Dutch company, TiNaNiNaNi.

Originally written by their director, Ari Peterse, the performance examines the connections between the work and ideas of the most talked-about artist of the 20th Century, Pablo Picasso, and African art, using a combination of pathos, humour and music.

The piece has been explored and developed with the current TTC Training group, Dianna Kameta, Sunday Ndambia, Mvavu Eve-Onne, Eric Wanyama Wanyonyi and Martin Kigondu, along with Checkmate Mido , Sylviah Namusasi , Catherine Enane and Beryle Chebet. The TiNaNiNaNi members are Frans Siekman, Susan van Hulst, Fonge Frieling, Kamee Frieling and Jasper Valent.

Call 0722 554 372 for bookings and info.