More than just adult funkies, music festivals have become a staple of the Nairobi entertainment scene, providing a much-needed space for artist growth and socially acceptable day drinking. On this episode we're joined by the one and only **Muthoni the Drummer Queen **(singer, songwriter, creator of Blankets & Wine and Africa Nouveau) and long-time collaborator
Sandra Chege (Arts: programs and communication manager at British Council)
veterans who... take us behind the scenes of two highlights of the festival calendar: Africa Nouveau and the (pretty much) iconic Blankets & Wine. Join us as we chat about challenges of putting on a show in Nairobi, the necessity of tentacles in hentai , and of course the key question: will Thuita ever stop buffering?
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Check out Sandra Chege's spectacular Hadithi story telling program by submitting your personal story or visuals, do it here or get involved with the British Council Projects for East Africa.
Africa Nouveau is in Europe this "summer" , yaani between now and end of August, check out their amazing installations , they also will be doing some shows with Makadem.
MDQ is also doing bunch of shows in Europe and Kenya too, follow her here, to know where to watch her live in concert. Also also be sure to get her new album **SHE **every where on all streaming platforms.
PPMC [ Permanent Presidential Music Commission] for all your studio recordings and rehearsal needs courtesy of your taxes!
Lastly don't forget to send us your requests for guests, topics as well as those who want salaams sent to loved ones.
The Omenerds Podcast is Kenyan pop culture and social commentary with a twist and Mixed @ Ennovatormusic studios
Written and Produced by Dot, Jimmy, Laura, Thuita and Timwork.
