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Ndoto:"A Story of Urban Hopes and Dreams"

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Life in this jungle called Nairobi is hard. What? With the ever rising prices of fuel and basic food comodities?.. So many people come to the city seeking a better life, a new beginning. Only to be hit by the bitter reality of how life in Nairobi is a survival for the fittest. But. We all hold on to that hope, that we will make it. Someday. We have to. From the makers of #twendelele and the creators of Mwenye Ndoto the album, Lele and Aziza present to you Ndoto. A story told in music, of the hopes and dreams of the urban dwellers living in Nairobi. Date: 27th January 2012 Venue: Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom House Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Tickets: Ksh400(Gate), Ksh300 (advance)

Fela! on Broadway - "Upside Down"

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"People must learn their..African name/people must find their..African style/people must know..Africans pray/for a new Africa I can see..." Listen: Fela! - "Upside Down" Previously: Fela on Broadway video

Video: Fela! On Broadway

So far the Fela! Musical currently playing on New York's Broadway has been getting rave reviews! Some are saying its breathing new life into Broadway which had become boring. They so need to do an African tour...*sigh Revolution: Listen: Fela! On Broadway - "Everything Scatter"

Eric Wainaina presents Mo Faya! [A Musical]

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"They call it a slum, we call it home." Date: November 11th to December 20th 2009 Venue: GoDown Arts Centre, Dunga Rd, off Lusaka Road Price & Time: Wednesdays- (1 ticket for 2) - 7.30pm - Sh300 adults, Sh300 students (13-18yrs) Thursdays and Fridays - 7.30pm - Sh600 adults, Sh400 students (13-18yrs) Saturdays - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Sh800 adults, Sh400 students (13-18yrs) Sundays - 2.30pm - Sh800 adults, Sh400 students (13-18yrs) (Tickets available at Silverbird(Village Market, Junction and Westgate) and selected Uchumi outlets.)

Mo Faya! A Musical.. [Coming Soon to Kenya]

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After selling out shows at the New York Musical Festival , Mo Faya a musical by Eric Wainaina is now set to take over Nai. Keep it here for details... Description:  DJ Lwanda’s voice rings out daily on local radio, leading and inspiring the Nairobi community of Kwa Maji. But Anna Mali, an avaricious real estate diva, craves the land beneath their slum. She seduces the fiery young DJ away with a job at a top nationwide station, and organizes a violent campaign to terrorize the people of Kwa Maji. When the government and media turn a blind eye to the decapitated bodies in the streets, DJ Lwanda must return home to expose the truth. But at what cost?