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In Part 2 of this interview with Afro-Jazz artist Nita Hungu we discuss the theme of her album, Gospel musics growing popularity in Kenya, does she listen to secular music and more. Enjoy! ::KenyaChristian:: What’s the theme of the album? Nita Hungu:  As mentioned earlier my music centres around love and life. There are some love songs on the album (man-woman love) with God being the umbrella and under that I think that Christians need to write about things that affect Christians. So like if my heart got broken as a musician I need to write about it cause I think everyone goes through these things it’s just that most people are afraid to put it out there I believe God wants to give us solutions for our everyday experiences. ::KC:: Do you find that a lot of Christian artists are not real with the things they talk about and act too spiritual, and is that something you’re trying to talk about? NH: Well, no not really. I feel that everyone is different and has their own ca...

Part Two here (O.K I'm not a big fan of Jay-Z, but I have followed his music.Although he is a very talented rapper, the fact is he has been comparing himself to God for a long time now. If I listed the times he has blasphemed in his music it would be very long. I think it's about time Christians started challenging and calling out these celebs, and not be intimidated by their fame.)

Opening 28th November ‘09, Kuona Trust, 6pm—9pm 12 participants who actively attended a 14-week photography workshop at Kuona facilitated by Pro-photographer, Sylvia N. Gichia. They will be showcasing their best works from the workshop. The show aims to display the different creative artistic styles, and expertise nurtured and achieved within the 14 weeks. The workshops covered topics inclusive of abstract, street, fashion, editing and composition, journalism amongst others. The photographers showcasing their work include:  Clifford Agumbi, Chao Sio, Dorota Panczyk, Edlam Yemeru, Humphrey Kagiri, Julian Njoroge, Juan Morales, Jayne Ekema, Steve Obeto, Wangari Muikia and Wachira Mwangi. The exhibition runs until 11 December 2009.

O.K, O.K I admit it, I can't wait to watch this movie!

Here is an interview Radio France Internationale conducted with Penya Africa director Robert Wawero and producer Marko Roca . They talk about Penya artists, how Muthoni was signed, the New African Sound, who received a death threat and more! Listen: Wawero interview on RFI

“Kenya: A Nation of Bystanders" Boniface Mwangi , whose work you’ve probably seen at the “Kenya Burning” photo exhibition and book about the post-election violence, is the director of Picha Mtaani , an award-winning photo-journalist, a husband and a father. He believes Kenya is ‘a nation of by-standers’.  Previously: Blinky Bill @ Kuweni Serious